Q1) Foreign aid, although championed as a vital tool for socio-economic development, often runs into stiff opposition from the intended beneficiaries. Elaborate on the various ethical concerns associated with foreign aid. Suggest measures to address the challenges related to foreign aid. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: Foreign aid means the international transfer of capital, goods, and…
1. Steps taken by Government of India to address the issue of addiction of children to online games (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2079098®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Government of India has implemented various measures to address the risks associated with online gaming, such as addiction and financial harm. These include the IT Rules, 2021,…
1. Indians need to share contraceptive responsibility (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice- Health Context India’s family planning programme has seen a decline in male sterilisation rates, with vasectomies accounting for only 0.3% of sterilisation procedures. This reflects gender disparity, placing the burden on women,…
1. Everywhere the same song (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article highlights the severe air pollution crisis in India and its neighboring regions, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action to address this shared environmental and public health catastrophe. Escalation of Air Pollution to Unimaginable…
1. Sambhal’s Jama Masjid: A Historic Monument at the Heart of Legal and Communal Disputes (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS1 – History Context: The article explores the historical, architectural, and legal controversies surrounding Sambhal’s Jama Masjid, highlighting its significance and the communal tensions it has sparked. Analysis of News: Legal and…
Q1) Discuss the potential threats of Cyber attack and the security framework to prevent it. (150 Words/10 Marks) The number of people having access to the internet In India is increasing day by day. Despite the untapped potential, India already is the 2nd largest online market worldwide. Although the advancement of technology and the internet…
1. SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN WORKFORCE (Source –https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2078530®=3&lang=1 ) Context The article discusses the significant rise in women’s participation in the labor force in India, as indicated by the increasing Worker Population Ratio (WPR) and Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR). It highlights various government initiatives aimed at boosting female employment and employability. Analysis…
1. Census 2025 as a comprehensive citizen registry (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The 2025 Census includes updating the National Population Register (NPR), a precursor to the National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC), under the Citizenship Act, 1955.The NRIC aims to create a verified…
1. Harmonising civilisational Identity with Constitutional Values (Source: Indian Express; Section: Idea Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context: As the Constitution turns 75, a question is, does it embody and satisfy the needs of a nation with a rich history, and one that is on the move or does it have a…
1.Socialist And Secular in Preamble ? (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the inclusion of ‘socialist’ and ‘secular’ in the Preamble of India’s Constitution, added through the 42nd Amendment during the Emergency in 1976. It highlights the Preamble’s role…
