(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 09) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The windfall gains tax was introduced on July 1, 2022, to address super-normal profits of fuel exporters and oil producers during the global energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It aimed to ensure domestic fuel supply and offset revenue losses from…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 09) Topic: GS1 – History Context: Sukhbir Singh Badal, President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, was shot at near the Golden Temple. Although unharmed, the incident underscores heightened tensions, particularly as Badal and other SAD leaders perform atonement for alleged misrule during…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● The demand for a caste Census has sparked political debates, with proponents advocating for data to ensure proportional representation in government jobs, land, and wealth. ● However, challenges in accurate caste data collection and the flaws in caste-based…
Q1) What does the following quotation mean to you? “Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame”-Benjamin Franklin. (150 Words/10 Marks)
1. NATIONAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION POLICY, 2018 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2080648®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) was launched in 2018 to establish a resilient, secure, and affordable digital communication infrastructure in India. It has significantly improved telecom infrastructure, affordability, and coverage, fostering digital empowerment and creating a…
1. The Modi – Jaishankar Doctrine (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article explores India’s shift from non-alignment to a proactive multi-alignment foreign policy under Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing its growing global stature and strategic adaptability. A Decade of Modi’s Foreign Policy: Transforming India’s International…
1. India’s strategic focus on West Africa (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Nigeria, the first by an Indian PM in 17 years, highlights India’s strategic engagement with Africa. Strengthening ties with Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy and economy,…
1. Is the caste Census a useful exercise? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The demand for a caste Census has sparked political debates, with proponents advocating for data to ensure proportional representation in government jobs, land, and wealth. However, challenges in accurate caste data…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 16) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Environment Context: The recent climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, failed to meet the expectations of developing nations. Developed countries pledged only $300 billion annually for climate finance, far short of the $1.3 trillion demanded based on assessed needs. This highlights the…
