(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● Researchers at the University of Alberta have developed a groundbreaking ultrasound technique that transforms cancerous tissue into blood-circulating droplets, potentially replacing invasive biopsies. ● This method allows for the detection of cancer biomarkers in blood samples,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context ● Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s state visit to India comes amid a looming economic crisis and significant debt repayments. ● During his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he seeks support for currency swaps and…
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2062671®=3&lang=1 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● The Indian government has announced significant developments in the space sector, highlighting a dramatic rise in private sector involvement and startup growth. ● This initiative aims to strengthen India’s position in global space exploration and technology through substantial investments and policy support. Steps Taken…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 15) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently speaking at the kautilya Economic Conclave highlights the implications of globalization and rising protectionism and the challenges faced by the global economy. Amidst escalating US-China trade tensions and India’s anti-dumping measures, Jaishankar emphasized the need for…
Essay paper this year was relatively simple. We have seen that the level of difficulty has been continuously reduced since 2020 when the paper was so tough that people literally panicked during the paper. Since then the difficulty has been moderated and this year it’s the simplest of all. It is yet another year of…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The Centre recently approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between Adani Realty Group and the Maharashtra government, for building rental housing for slum dwellers. The decision faced…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) to construct 62,500 km of all-weather roads, improving connectivity for 25,000 rural villages across India. Analysis of News: What is PMGSY? Launched on:25th December,…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court has directed the Himachal Pradesh High Court collegium to reconsider the names of two judicial officers, Chirag Bhanu Singh and Arvind Malhotra, for elevation to the Bench, after the officers moved the SC challenging the HC’s decision to…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article covers the US and India’s new semiconductor partnership, announced ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US, aimed at enhancing the global semiconductor supply chain and infrastructure. Analysis of News: India-US Semiconductor Partnership Ahead…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● The “India Status Report on Road Safety 2024” by IIT Delhi’s TRIP Centre highlights India’s slow progress in reducing road accident fatalities and exposes significant disparities in road safety across States. ● It emphasises the need for improved…
