Is Trump’s order on birthright citizenship constitutional? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests Context The U.S. District Judge blocked President Trump’s executive order attempting to limit birthright citizenship, declaring it unconstitutional. What is…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society, GS3 – Science and Technology Context A recent genetic study traces the migration history of the Nicobarese people, revealing their links to Southeast Asia and refining the timeline of their arrival. Early Human Migration More than 500,000 years ago,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society Context The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) study categorized 268 denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes. It recommends inclusion in SC, ST, and OBC lists, addressing challenges in tribal classification. Comprehensive Categorization of Tribes The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI)…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context ● A recent study highlights how over 7,500 lakes in western Greenland have turned brown, emitted carbon, and suffered a drop in water quality due to extreme weather events in 2022. Analysis of the news: …
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 17) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context ● The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024 by Pratham surveyed 6.49 lakh children across 605 rural districts, tracking foundational literacy, arithmetic levels, school attendance, and for the first time, digital literacy among adolescents….
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill held a meeting where 32 amendments out of over 500 proposed by members were accepted after a vote. The BJP and its allies, having a majority, saw all…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social justice – Health Context IIT-Madras director V. Kamakoti claimed that cow urine has antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. He referred to five peer-reviewed papers to support his statements, which sparked viral reactions and questions about their validity. Details of the…
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(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 16) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● India and Indonesia strengthened their bilateral ties by signing agreements in key areas such as maritime security, health, traditional medicine, culture, and digital cooperation. Analysis of the news: Historical Ties Rooted in Anti-Colonial Solidarity India and Indonesia’s…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page – Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● India and China have agreed to several measures to rebuild bilateral ties post-disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Analysis of the news: Resumption of Bilateral Engagements Measures include resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra…
