(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections Context The Supreme Court has taken up a case regarding the poor treatment of disabled prisoners in Indian prisons. A petition highlighted the suffering of disabled inmates, such as Professor G.N. Saibaba and Stan Swamy, due…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 16) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Trump administration’s decision to halt USAID funding as part of its foreign aid realignment will disrupt key health, technology, and environmental programs in India. Analysis of the news: What is the US Agency for International Development? USAID…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Union government has introduced AI Kosha, a platform for non-personal data to help develop AI models. It currently has 316 datasets, mainly for creating or validating language translation tools for Indian languages. What is AI Kosha? AI Kosha…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context U.S. President Donald Trump has changed America’s policy on the Ukraine war, leading to disagreements between the U.S. and Ukraine. A public dispute between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mr. Trump occurred in the Oval Office, after which…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On December 30, 2024, a 500 kg metal object fell in Kenya, identified as a part of a space-bound rocket. Similar incidents in the U.S. and Australia highlight the growing problem of space debris. Space Debris and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trade partners, impacting both developed and developing nations, including India. Analysis of the news: Overview of Trump’s Tariff Policy The policy aims to counter what Trump calls unfair tariff practices,…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The United States has paused military aid to Ukraine following a televised confrontation between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Trump administration. This move signals a shift in US foreign policy, with the White House emphasizing diplomatic solutions over…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Bombay High Court has initiated an unprecedented review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance, and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. Analysis of the news: First-of-its-Kind…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The debate on delimitation has resurfaced as it will be based on the first Census after 2026. Concerns arise over its impact on State representation, especially for southern and smaller northern States. What is Delimitation? Delimitation is…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context US President Donald Trump’s policies indicate a shift away from globalization and free trade, established with the WTO in 1995. This shift has significant consequences for both the country and the world. Implications of US President Donald Trump’s…
