1. The bridge to Moscow (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article highlights the pivotal role of the India-Russia relationship in stabilizing global power dynamics and fostering a balanced international order in 2025. Great Power Dynamics in 2025 The foreign policy landscape of 2025 is…
1. Should legislatures in India have fixed tenures? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes aligning the tenures of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies to a fixed five-year term. It aims to streamline elections…
1. Disability and queer health in medical education — India under the lens (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context India’s National Medical Commission (NMC) faces criticism for excluding disability and queer rights in its curriculum, impacting marginalized communities. Globally, these issues remain underrepresented in…
1. NITI Aayog Releases Report on “S.A.F.E. Accommodation: Worker Housing for Manufacturing Growth” (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2086086®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Indian Economy Context The NITI Aayog report emphasizes the need for secure, affordable, flexible, and efficient (S.A.F.E.) housing to boost India’s manufacturing growth by addressing workforce retention and productivity challenges. The Union…
Q1) Self Helf Groups have the potential to become the best antidote to various socio-economic challenges plaguing rural India. Examine. (150 words/10 Marks) Answer: Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are informal voluntary groups of people, who come together to find ways to improve their living conditions. It is a financial intermediary group, usually composed of 10 to…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article highlights India’s pivotal economic prospects and challenges in 2025, focusing on growth dynamics, policy reforms, and global uncertainties. India in 2025: A Year of Economic Milestones and Challenges The year 2025 is poised to be transformative for the…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article highlights Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit to India, emphasizing renewed bilateral cooperation to strengthen economic, trade, and regional partnerships in South Asia. Sri Lanka’s President Visits India: Strengthening Bilateral Ties Sri Lanka’s new President, Anura…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● Generic medicines are crucial for healthcare affordability, especially in a country with high out-of-pocket expenses. ● However, inconsistent quality control, decentralised regulation, and inadequate enforcement of standards undermine their efficacy and safety. ● Strengthening India’s…
1. Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context Carbon markets offer an opportunity to transform Indian agriculture by incentivizing sustainable practices while addressing climate change. However, challenges like socio-economic exclusivity, lack of training, and delayed payments hinder their effectiveness….
