(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page- Page No. – 01) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context PM Modi chaired the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) meeting at Gir National Park, announcing key wildlife conservation initiatives, including Project Cheetah expansion and new plans for lions, gharials, and the Great Indian Bustard. Analysis of…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s Income Tax Bill, 2025 establishes a legal framework for Virtual Digital Assets, ensuring taxation clarity and alignment with global practices on digital assets. Introduction As digital finance grows, governments are working on ways to classify, regulate, and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s agricultural trade surplus has shrunk due to a sharp rise in imports, particularly of edible oils and pulses, while exports have grown at a slower pace. Analysis of the news: Narrowing Agricultural Trade Surplus India’s agricultural exports rose…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page- Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Indian Economy Context The government is considering expanding the PLI scheme beyond incremental sales to include domestic value addition and exports to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem. Analysis of the news: Expanding Metrics Beyond Incremental Sales The government…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The ₹122-crore embezzlement at NICB’s Mumbai branches over six years highlights severe failures in internal controls, compliance, audits, and oversight in urban cooperative banks (UCBs). Problems with Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) Fraud and Mismanagement: UCBs have frequently faced…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The World Bank report highlights that India must grow at 7.8% annually to achieve high-income status by 2047, requiring major economic reforms and investment growth. India’s Path to Becoming a High-Income Country by 2047: Growth Target and Challenges…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Disaster – Disaster Management Context A glacier avalanche struck a BRO project site in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, trapping 22 workers under ice. Indian Army and ITBP, are conducting rescue operations despite adverse weather conditions. Causes of Glacier Avalanches: Glacier avalanches occur…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Aditya-L1’s SUIT payload captured the first-ever solar flare ‘kernel’ image, providing new insights into solar activity and energy dynamics. First-Ever Image of Solar Flare Kernel: India’s first space-based solar mission, Aditya-L1, has made a significant breakthrough by…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 16) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Union Cabinet approved 14 amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, addressing concerns over government oversight, dispute resolution, and waqf property registration. Analysis of the news: Key Amendments in the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 The Union Cabinet has…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Christian Democratic Union(CDU) won the most votes in Germany’s election, while the Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained significant support. Coalition negotiations will determine the future government. Analysis of the news: CDU-CSU Victory: The conservative alliance won the…
