(Source – Indian Express, Section – Express Network – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context The article discusses the tragedy of workers trapped in a flooded rat-hole mine in Assam. Analysis of the news: Coal Mine Tragedy in Assam What is Rat-Hole Mining? Rat-hole mining is a traditional and hazardous method…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS3 – Disaster and disaster management Context ●The Supreme Court criticized the Union government for failing to implement the Dam Safety Act, 2021, to ensure dam safety and prevent disasters. Analysis of the news: The Supreme Court criticized the Union government for not…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS1 – Indian History – Ancient History Context ● Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a $1-million prize for decoding the Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) script. ● This initiative coincided with the centenary of the IVC’s discovery, first reported in September 1924…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page – Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, marking a significant upgrade in India’s engagement with the Taliban regime. Analysis of the news: Key Issues Discussed…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The article explores the groundbreaking discoveries made using Caenorhabditis elegans, a model organism. ● It has helped in understanding genetic regulation, cell death, RNA interference, and gene expression. Caenorhabditis Elegans: ● Caenorhabditis elegans is a…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● The National Statistics Office (NSO) projects India’s real GDP growth for 2024-25 at 6.4%, a four-year low, compared to 8.2% in 2023-24. ● The economy, which grew 6% in the first half of 2024-25, is expected to…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 23) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The article examines how climate change is intensifying disruptions in the global water cycle as highlighted in the 2024 Global Water Monitor Report. Analysis of the news: Climate Change and the Water Cycle Understanding the Water Cycle Impact…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Jake Sullivan announced the U.S. will remove Indian scientific and nuclear entities from restricted lists, fostering enhanced bilateral cooperation. What is a restricted list? The restricted list refers to a list of entities and individuals in certain countries,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health, GS3 – Science and Technology Context China is piloting a pneumonia monitoring system due to rising infections, with human metapneumovirus detected in children under 14. Social media reports on crowded hospitals, but no health emergency has been…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context On January 6, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address after the National Anthem was not played before his scheduled address. The Governor had previously refused to read out his address…
