(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Scientists using Chandrayaan-3 data found large temperature variations on the moon’s surface – suggesting more areas may support stable water ice beneath the surface. Moon Water as a Key Resource Countries like the US, China, Russia, and…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and New Zealand will strengthen defence, trade, and counter-terrorism cooperation. Defence and Maritime Cooperation India and New Zealand agreed to strengthen and institutionalize their defence collaboration….
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Election Commission (EC) has invited political parties to discuss ways to strengthen the election process. This follows concerns regarding electoral roll manipulation during recent assembly elections and duplicate Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers in multiple States….
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page, Page – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India and New Zealand signed a defence cooperation pact to strengthen security ties, enhance maritime safety, and initiate negotiations for a free trade agreement. Analysis of the news: 1. Defence and Security Partnership India and New Zealand signed…
(Source – Indian Express, Section –Explained, Page – 09) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context The U.S.-China trade war has intensified, with President Trump imposing high tariffs on Chinese imports, while granting exemptions to certain Canadian and Mexican goods under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In retaliation, China has targeted U.S. agricultural exports with additional tariffs….
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech this year, proposed increasing FDI in insurance companies to 100% The final policy details will be clear after amendments to the Insurance Act and Foreign Investment Rules, 2015. Condition on…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context A study found that air pollution and climate change will reduce solar panel efficiency in India, impacting the country’s renewable energy goals. India’s Solar Energy Goals India is the fifth-largest producer of solar energy…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On July 5, 2024, scientists observed a flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) using Aditya-L1’s VELC, improving understanding of solar magnetic instabilities. Observation of a Flareless CME This observation provides crucial insights into magnetic instabilities that cause both…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Front Page, Page – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The India and Mauritius have decided to elevate their bilateral ties to an “Enhanced Strategic Partnership” to strengthen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, defense, and emerging technologies. This move aligns with India’s strategic outreach in the Indian Ocean region…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context In the second term of the President of the United States, several hundred employees of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were fired. This decision raised concerns among the climate community as NOAA…
