(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…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – In Parliament, Page – 08) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha to streamline immigration and foreigners’ regulations, despite opposition concerns over constitutional violations and lack of appeal mechanisms. The bill aims to consolidate and simplify existing laws while…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 13) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, has sparked concerns over privacy as it empowers tax authorities to override digital access controls like passwords on phones, emails, and social media platforms during search and seizure operations. This marks a significant shift…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Scientists have discovered a new method to extract urea from urine, enabling wastewater treatment and sustainable fertilizer production through percarbamide formation. A New Method to Extract Urea from Urine A new electrochemical process can extract urea from…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context A recent report by the RBI highlights rising household debt, increasing consumer loans, and potential economic risks, especially for lower-income borrowers. Rising Household Debt in India The Financial Stability Report (FSR) 2024 highlights the increasing stock of household…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context Justice B.R. Gavai expressed concerns about using AI to predict court verdicts, questioning its ability to understand legal complexities. Analysis of the news: He emphasized that AI lacks human emotions, moral reasoning, and ethical considerations, which…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context Cooking oil prices are expected to stay high due to stagnating production and increased use of palm oil for biodiesel in Indonesia. Palm oil, widely used in food and personal care products, makes up over half of global vegetable…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Five years later, COVID-19 is still affecting the world economy. It has changed debt levels, inflation, jobs, travel, and how people shop. Impact on Debt and Inflation Governments borrowed money to support welfare and livelihoods, increasing global debt…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day State visit to Mauritius, where he will be the Chief Guest at the country’s National Day celebrations on March 12. This marks his second visit since 2015, reinforcing India’s special ties…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Supreme Court restricted the arrest powers of tax officials under the Customs Act and CGST Act, ensuring they follow CrPC safeguards. Analysis of the news: SC’s Ruling on Arrest Powers In Radhika Agarwal v. Union of India, the Supreme…