1. Drop the piecemeal ways to social security for workers (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Security Context India is working to extend social security benefits to gig workers through a central scheme. This effort highlights the need for a universal, inclusive social protection framework for…
1. Phule: a constant gardener of social revolution (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS1 – History – Personalities Context Jyotiba Phule’s birth anniversary on 11 April honors his pioneering efforts for social justice, education, and caste equality in India. Early Life and Awakening Educational Reforms Social Activism and…
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Context ● Over the past decade, Jawaharlal Nehru has faced increasing criticism from the ruling government, with many blaming him for India’s present challenges. ● Some scholars, however, defend his legacy. Criticism of Nehru’s Leadership In 2014, Madhav Godbole, a former civil servant, wrote The God Who Failed: An Assessment of…
Q1) The Quit India Movement marked the awakening of the nation’s soul and brought diverse sections together in a unified vision of Independence. Discuss. (10 marks, 150 words) ANSWER The Quit India Movement, launched on August 8, 1942, by Mahatma Gandhi, stands as a pivotal chapter in India’s struggle for independence. This movement, also known…
1. National Critical Mineral Mission (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government initiatives Context The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) was launched in 2025 to help India become self-reliant in critical minerals. Introduction Importance of Critical Minerals Usage in Clean Energy and Industry Objectives of…
1. Raj Bhavan’s boundaries (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Supreme Court curbed the discretionary powers of governors by mandating timelines for assenting to state bills, addressing rising political interference and safeguarding federal democracy. The Ideal Vision of a Governor Political…
1.Understanding India’s China conundrum (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article highlights China’s growing military capabilities and its increasing influence in India’s neighbourhood, raising concerns for India’s national security and foreign policy. Change in China’s Approach Under New Leadership China today is very…
1. As wildfires scorch the earth, the Arctic biome rejects more carbon (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Recent wildfires across the U.S., Japan, and India have intensified due to climate change, releasing vast amounts of carbon and threatening global…
Food security refers to a situation when food is enough, there is no barrier to access to food, all persons have the capacity to buy food, and poverty and hunger are eliminated. UN’s Committee on World Food Security: all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food…
Unemployment refers to the condition of a person who is willing to engage in paid employment, but unable to find any paid employment. Definitions: The unemployment rate is the proportion of the labour force that is not currently employed but could be. The labour force participation rate (LFPR) isthe percentage of a country’s working-age population…
