Q1) What is gender fluid identity, and what are the LGBTQ community’s ongoing challenges to full societal inclusion and equal treatment? (10 marks, 150 words) ANSWER Gender fluidity is an identity under the broader transgender and gender non-conforming umbrella. It refers to a gender identity that is not fixed and can shift over time. Despite…
A heat wave is a condition of air temperature that becomes fatal to the human body when exposed. It is a Qualitative definition. However, since it is not as visible as other disasters, we need a quantitative definition in order to identify a heat wave when it comes. Quantitatively, it is defined based on the…
On the basis of how air pollution impacts human health, certain standards for Air pollution have been set. Such standards are often set only for the Ambient air, i.e. the air surrounding us in the outdoors. WHO establishes Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQG) based on scientific evidence of health risks. It sets limits for pollutants…
1. NITI Aayog launches Report on ‘Unlocking Over $25 Billion Export Potential – India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector’ (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2121901 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context NITI Aayog’s new report outlines strategies to boost India’s hand and power tools exports to over $25 billion by 2035. It highlights sectoral challenges, global market…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed tariffs—primarily targeting China—as part of his commitment to the “Make America Great Again” agenda. These measures are meant to display strength and deliver on campaign promises, even as the administration negotiates trade deals…
1. The BIT model India needs (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context The Finance Minister proposed revamping India’s 2015 model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to make it more investor-friendly, prompting a debate on adopting dual BIT models Welcoming Reform in India’s BIT…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India is rapidly adopting AI but lacks a formal national strategy or regulatory framework. This raises concerns about ethical use, accountability, and inclusive growth. Global AI Governance Trends Over the past year, the global…
1. India, rising power demand and the ‘hydrogen factor’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context India’s path to a net-zero economy requires massive electrification and increased use of low-carbon energy sources, including nuclear and hydrogen. Strategic integration of electricity storage…
1. The approach to regulating AI in India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India is rapidly adopting AI but lacks a formal national strategy or regulatory framework. This raises concerns about ethical use, accountability, and inclusive growth. Global AI…
