(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS1 – Geography Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India clarified that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were not caused by the release of water from the Dumbur dam in Tripura, as some social media accounts had claimed. Analysis of…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context: Chandrayaan-3’s findings provide new insights into the composition and formation of the Moon’s southern latitudes, supporting the lunar magma ocean hypothesis. Analysis of News: What is the Chandrayaan 3 Mission? The Chandrayaan 3 Mission was launched using the LVM3 rocket system….
Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Context ● The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has sparked intense debate in Parliament, with opposition parties objecting to excessive government control, non-Muslim board members, and deed record requirements. ● Criticism also includes concerns about the District Collector’s role and…
Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Context ● India’s crumbling healthcare infrastructure, exacerbated by the current severe heatwave, has led to overcrowded, poorly ventilated hospitals where patients suffer from heat-related illnesses. ● The lack of adequate cooling and poor management contribute to worsened…
Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10 Context ● Over the past year, ISRO has achieved notable milestones, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its role in space exploration. ● The organisation has been focused on developing new technologies, improving its launch systems, and fostering collaborations…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 06) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: India and Malaysia have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This marks Ibrahim’s first visit to India as Prime Minister…..
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Clean Energy Context ● India is progressing towards its 20% ethanol blending target by 2025-26, marked by increased production and capacity. ● However, concerns about food security arise due to rising maize imports and water usage for sugarcane. ● …
Laws are not enough when safety norms in hospitals are low: SC Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Context ● The Supreme Court highlighted that stringent laws protecting medical professionals exist, but they fall short without improved hospital safety standards. ● In the…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 07) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Context: Retail food inflation dropped to 5.4% in July 2024 from 9.4% in June, primarily due to a high base effect from July 2023. Analysis of News: What is Inflation? Inflation refers to the overall increase in the prices of goods and…
Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Context ● Blood-based cancer tests, including multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, offer a promising non-invasive method for early cancer detection. ● They can identify multiple cancer types from a single blood sample, potentially improving survival rates and reducing…
