Indus Pact on Hold, Government Plans Dam Flushing (Source: Page 3, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Water Management, Environment Context With the Indus Water Treaty on hold, India plans to conduct monthly flushing of the Salal and Baglihar dams to clear silt and sediment. Pakistan has historically objected to such…
(Source – Editorial, Page 10, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health), GS Paper 4 (Ethics in Governance) Context On International Nurses Day (May 12), the editorial critiques India’s systemic under-recognition of nurses and argues for their empowerment through policy reform and leadership roles. India’s Nursing Paradox: Though nurses form 47% of the…
(Source – Page 1 & 14, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (India and Its Neighbourhood, International Relations) Context During his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised serious concerns about the security of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, urging global supervision through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). India’s Strategic Concern over…
1. Questions for Bench (Source: Page 12, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Indian Constitution, Separation of Powers, Federalism Context The President of India recently referred a constitutional matter involving the Punjab Governor’s refusal to summon the state assembly to the Supreme Court under Article 131. This raises questions about judicial propriety, separation of powers, and…
1. DRDO Develops High-Pressure Polymeric Membrane for Sea Water Desalination (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 16, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3: Science & Technology Context The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed an indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane designed for high-pressure sea water desalination, marking a significant step towards self-reliance…
Q1) Discuss the constitutional and federal implications of the Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court on the timeline for Governors and the President to act on State Bills. (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: The recent Presidential Reference under Article 143 seeks the Supreme Court’s opinion on whether time-bound directives can be…
1. Put Pak. nuclear arsenal under IAEA watch: India Source: Page 1, The Hindu Editorial (16 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations & Internal Security) Context During his visit to J&K post-Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questioned the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons and called for IAEA supervision over them, citing Pakistan’s…
1. The yearly ‘thank you’ to nurses is not enough Source – (Page 10, The Hindu Editorial, 15 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health), GS Paper 4 (Ethics in Public Administration, Leadership) Context On International Nurses Day, the editorial criticizes India’s symbolic appreciation of nurses while failing to implement structural reforms needed to empower…
CABINET NOD TO HCL-FOXCONN JV: £3,706-cr chip assembly plant near Noida cleared (Source: Page 1, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 3: Economy, Science and Technology Context The Indian Cabinet has approved a ₹3,706-crore joint venture between HCL and Foxconn to establish a semiconductor chip assembly plant near Noida. This move aligns with India’s push…
