(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…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context The article discusses how government policies, especially the Minimum Support Price system, unintentionally promote stubble burning in India, worsening air pollution. Introduction to Stubble Burning and Pollution Stubble burning in India contributes significantly to air pollution, particularly in the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context A study examined how land-holding farmers engaging in non-farming activities can improve labour use efficiency on their farms. Study Focus It focused on farmers from Odisha, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh using data from…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The Karnataka caste survey, presented to the state Cabinet on April 11, estimates the OBC population at 69.6%, a 38% increase over earlier figures. The report recommends raising the OBC reservation from 32% to 51%, aligning quotas with the…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Economy Context The U.S., once the strongest supporter of free trade and globalisation, has announced a major change in its trade policy. As of April 2, the U.S. declared it would now charge a minimum of 10%…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 12) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The Genome India Project (GIP) has successfully completed the first phase of sequencing genomes from 10,000 individuals across 83 diverse population groups in India. With data now ready for use, this initiative opens new frontiers in healthcare, personalised…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Express Network, Page – 05) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The Indian Railways is set to implement Kavach 5.0, the latest version of its Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, specifically tailored for Mumbai’s suburban rail network. This system will significantly enhance safety and operational efficiency, enabling a…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Italian Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that trade wars harm all parties involved during his visit to New Delhi. He expressed hope for progress on EU-India trade talks. U.S. Tariff Policies and Trade Wars Trade wars benefit no…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context India’s rapidly growing elderly population faces challenges like isolation, health issues, and financial insecurity. This necessitates inclusive and targeted social support systems. Rising Elderly Population in India India has around 15 crore people aged 60 and above, expected…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries while escalating duties on Chinese imports, refocusing the trade war solely on China. Analysis of the news: Background: Escalating Tariff Tensions The US-China trade war intensified when…
