(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context A high-level delegation of 22 European Commission Commissioners, led by EC President Ursula von der Leyen, visited India to strengthen strategic ties and enhance cooperation in trade, technology, green energy, and security. Analysis of the news: Strengthening Diplomatic…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Supreme Court stayed a Lokpal order that took cognizance of a corruption complaint against a High Court judge, raising concerns over judicial independence and procedural safeguards. Analysis of the news: SC’s Rationale The Supreme Court intervened, calling the…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The Centre has withheld ₹2,152 crore under the Samagra Shiksha scheme for Tamil Nadu due to the state’s refusal to implement NEP 2020, reigniting the language policy debate. Analysis of the news: The Language Debate in…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released 10 gharials into the Chambal River to boost conservation efforts for the critically endangered species. Analysis of the news: About Gharial It is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Union Home Minister assured that southern states would not lose parliamentary seats after delimitation, addressing concerns over potential political representation shifts. Analysis of the news: What is Delimitation? Delimitation is the constitutional process of redrawing electoral boundaries and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, GS3 – Environment Context Researchers from Stanford University, found that coal-fired power plants in India are reducing rice and wheat yields by up to 10% in several states. How NO2 Affects Crops The study focuses on nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The President of the European Commission and 21 EU Commissioners are visiting India for two days. Historic Visit by EU Leaders This is an unprecedented visit, as the EU has never sent such a large delegation to any…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The Centre and Tamil Nadu government are in disagreement over the three-language policy in schools under the New Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Background The Union government has linked compliance with the policy to the release of…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Express Network- Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context Two tunnel collapses occurred in India—one in Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel trapping 41 workers (later rescued) and another in Telangana’s SLBC tunnel trapping eight workers, with rescue operations underway amid greater challenges. Analysis of the news: Background Two…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 18) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The United States voted with Russia against its European allies on Ukraine-related UN resolutions, signaling a major US policy shift, while India maintained its strategic neutrality by abstaining. Analysis of the news: Setbacks for the US at the…
