(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s dependency on China for critical minerals poses significant challenges to its economic and national security. With China dominating mineral reserves, processing, and refining, India’s vulnerability in sectors like electronics, energy, and defense has…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The ISFR-2023 report highlights India’s marginal green cover growth while raising concerns over the replacement of natural dense forests with monoculture plantations. Analysis of News: What are the Key findings of ISFR 2023? Marginal Gains in India’s Green Cover Trends in Forest Density…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context India faces a significant broadband penetration gap, hindering its digital growth. The ongoing debate over spectrum allocation for satellite-based communication (satcom) has sparked concerns among legacy telecom operators and new satellite players. While satcom is seen as…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context A speed gun measures the speed of moving objects using electromagnetic radiation and the Doppler effect. It has applications in law enforcement, sports, and other industries. While effective, its limitations in accuracy have led to the use…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait marked a historic moment as the two nations elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, focusing on key areas such as trade, defence, and energy. This upgrade signals a commitment to deeper collaboration in…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Recent studies have revised the minimum mass of dark matter particles, suggesting a higher threshold than previously thought. This finding, based on the analysis of the Leo II dwarf galaxy, challenges earlier assumptions about dark matter’s distribution….
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article explains the factors driving the Indian rupee’s depreciation against the US dollar, its implications, and the underlying economic dynamics. Analysis of News: Understanding the Exchange Rate Factors Influencing Exchange Rates Trade of Goods Trade in Services Investments Underlying Drivers of…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The IPBES report highlights the critical need for integrated, synergistic approaches to address interconnected global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity. Analysis of News: Interlinked Global Challenges: Climate, Biodiversity, and Hunger The latest report by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS1 – Indian History Context ● The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, enacted to protect secularism – bars altering the religious character of sites as they existed on August 15, 1947. ● Recent judicial remarks and lower court actions ordering surveys…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article explores Sri Lankan President AKD’s visit to India, focusing on security assurances, developmental cooperation, and evolving bilateral dynamics amid strategic and domestic priorities. Analysis of News: Assurances on Security and Regional Stability Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) assured…