1. PM to distribute over 65 lakh property cards to property owners under SVAMITVA Scheme on 18th January (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2093538®=3&lang=1) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives Context On January 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme to property owners in 50,000+ villages across 230…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context A phased ceasefire deal was brokered in Doha, Qatar, aiming to address the Gaza conflict. Analysis of the news: Phased Ceasefire and Exchange of Detainees Geopolitical and Domestic Shifts Enabling the Deal Key Terms and Implications Israel’s…
1. Phased Ceasefire in Gaza: Prisoner Swaps, Military Withdrawals, and Fragile Progress Toward Stability (Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context A phased ceasefire deal was brokered in Doha, Qatar, aiming to address the Gaza conflict. Analysis of the news: Phased Ceasefire and Exchange…
Q1) “Despite the promise of a robust collaboration, India and the European Union (EU) continue to fall short of realizing their full potential of their strategic partnership”. Critically analyse. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER: Following the launch of the EU-India Strategic Partnership in 2004, the Joint Action Plan in 2005 and the start of negotiations on…
1. The red flag as China’s expansionist strategy rolls on (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India faces Chinese aggression through territorial claims and hydropower projects, threatening sovereignty, regional stability, and water security. Chinese Aggression Along the India-China Border Transboundary Water…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society Context ●The article discusses the concept of ‘blood money’ in Islamic law, explaining its use in various countries and its role in crime compensation. ●It also explores India’s legal stance, historical parallels, and recent instances of its application. …
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy GS2 – International Relations Context The outgoing US administration has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil trade, targeting 183 tankers of the “shadow fleet,” major Russian oil companies, insurance entities, and other players in the oil sector. Analysis…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● Physicists are discovering new and unusual subatomic particles, like semi-Dirac fermions, which help expand our understanding of matter and the laws of nature. Understanding Subatomic Particles ●Subatomic particles are the basic building blocks of everything…
1. Startup and go (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context India’s startup ecosystem has experienced unprecedented growth, evolving from a nascent phase into the world’s third-largest hub for innovation and entrepareneurship. Analysis of the news: The Remarkable Growth of India’s Startup Ecosystem…
