1. Tizu Zunki River to be harnessed for Economic Development of Nagaland, to enable Cargo & Passenger Transport: Shri Sarbananda Sonowal (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2033481 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context The government announced initiatives to develop Nagaland’s waterways, including Tizu Zunki River (NW 101) and Doyang River Lake, to boost tourism and…
1. ‘Big brother’ to ‘Brother’, a Nepal-India reset (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India-Nepal relations have faced significant challenges since 2015 due to constitutional disagreements and a blockade by India. The new leadership in both countries presents an opportunity to…
1. In the name of flood control (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS1– Geography GS3 – Disaster Management Context: The article discusses the geographical and environmental challenges of Assam, focusing on the state’s annual floods. It highlights how natural features such as the Eastern Himalaya, the southwest monsoon, and the…
Q1) Cities are the engines of economic growth, but they can also be the black holes of the environment. What are some of the key environmental challenges facing urban areas in the 21st century? How should modern cities address these challenges? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Urbanization is growing in India rapidly. As per a…
1. Bihar Urges Centre to Declare MSP for Makhana and Address Issues at Darbhanga Research Centre (Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 08) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The Bihar government has urged the Centre to declare the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for makhana, an aquatic crop cultivated across 10 districts in the…
1. NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2033106 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The NITI GearShift Challenge, launched by NITI Aayog with partners like IIM Bangalore and WRI India, aims to foster innovative business models for zero-emission trucks…
1. The problem with the Karnataka gig workers Bill (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Karnataka introduced the draft Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, aiming to provide social security for gig workers. Similar to Rajasthan’s 2023 Act, it follows a…
1. PICTURED WITH DIGNITY (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: On July 8, the Supreme Court of India established a framework for the representation of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in visual media. This decision came in response to an appeal against a Delhi High Court verdict concerning…
