1. Supreme Court Flags Delay in Judicial Appointments Source: Page 1, The Hindu International Edition (May 06, 2025) Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance Context The Supreme Court has expressed concern over delays by the government in clearing collegium recommendations for judicial appointments, warning it hampers judicial functioning. Content: Background: India’s higher judiciary appointments are…
1. Messaging from holding the Indus Waters Treaty in ‘abeyance’ (Source – Page 10, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper II – International Relations (India-Pakistan Relations, Treaty Obligations) GS Paper III – Internal Security (Cross-Border Terrorism, Strategic Resources) Context India recently placed the Indus Waters Treaty in “abeyance” after the…
1. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Post-Pahalgam Attack Source: Page 3, The Hindu International Edition (May 05, 2025) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context A deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, has triggered a wave of diplomatic and strategic retaliation by India, raising concerns about regional stability. Content: Military Posturing: The Indian Air Force…
Q1) The success of American science lies in its ecosystem of government support, academic freedom, and global openness. In this context, discuss the elements required to build a robust scientific research infrastructure in India. (GS Paper 3 – 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer Introduction: The United States’ leadership in science and technology stems from…
1. India is looking for partners, not preachers (Source – Page 4, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS2 (International Relations, India and its Neighborhood, India’s Foreign Policy) Context External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, at the Arctic Circle India Forum, emphasized India’s independent foreign policy stance amid geopolitical churn, especially regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India’s Assertive…
1. Restore the Flow (Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – GS Paper 3 – Environment and Ecology, Pollution Control, Urban Governance Context Delhi’s Yamuna River faces severe pollution challenges. Recent initiatives aim to rejuvenate the river by enhancing sewage treatment infrastructure and ensuring ecological flow. Current Scenario: The Yamuna River in Delhi…
Q1) What is meant by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and why is it widely used as an indicator of economic growth? Explain the different methods used to calculate GDP and highlight its limitations as a measure of economic progress.(GS Paper 3 – 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer Gross Domestic Product (GDP) refers to the total…
1. A Profound Shift in the Global Order (Source – Page 6, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business Context The global order shaped after WWII and furthered by institutions like the WTO and UN is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With declining Western dominance…
ARTICLE 1: The Story of the Discovery of Karthala Scops Owl The Ever-Evolving Catalogue of Bird Species The global effort to catalogue avian diversity has spanned over 250 years, aiming to create a definitive list of bird species, each with precise scientific names. This task remains ongoing, shaped by continual discoveries and taxonomic revisions. Each…
