(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS1 – Indian History – Ancient History Context ● Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a $1-million prize for decoding the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script. ● This initiative coincided with the centenary of the IVC’s discovery, first reported in September 1924…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page – Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, marking a significant upgrade in India’s engagement with the Taliban regime. Analysis of the news: Key Issues Discussed…
1. River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context On December 25, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Link Project.The project aims to address water scarcity in the Bundelkhand region, spanning parts of…
1. Why is deciphering the Indus script important? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS1 – Indian History – Ancient History Context Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a $1-million prize for decoding the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script. This initiative coincided with the centenary of the IVC’s…
1. Precaution is key (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health GS3 – Science & Technology Context The article discusses India’s response to the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Analysis of the news: What is Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)? Government’s Response to HMPV: A…
1. India AI and Microsoft join hands to harness Artificial Intelligence’s potential for inclusive development (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2091170®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context India A, underI the Digital India Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and development in India. This collaboration aligns with the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The article explores the groundbreaking discoveries made using Caenorhabditis elegans, a model organism. ● It has helped in understanding genetic regulation, cell death, RNA interference, and gene expression. Caenorhabditis Elegans: ● Caenorhabditis elegans is a…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● The National Statistics Office (NSO) projects India’s real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.4%, a four-year low, compared to 8.2% in 2023-24. ● The economy, which grew 6% in the first half of 2024-25, is expected to…
1. Atomic power equations (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article highlights the strategic advancements and challenges in India-US relations as symbolized by Jake Sullivan’s visit to India and the broader geopolitical context. Analysis of the news: Significance of Jake…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 23) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The article examines how climate change is intensifying disruptions in the global water cycle as highlighted in the 2024 Global Water Monitor Report. Analysis of the news: Climate Change and the Water Cycle Understanding the Water Cycle Impact…
