(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2050859 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy, GS2 – Governance Context ● The Union Cabinet approved Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd’s Rs 3,300 crore investment to set up a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with a capacity of 60 lakh chips per day. ● This unit is part of India’s broader semiconductor ecosystem development…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 05) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The West Bengal government has introduced the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024 to create a safer environment for women and children by imposing stricter penalties for rape and sexual offenses. This Bill is…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,817 crore Digital Agriculture Mission aimed at creating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the agriculture sector. This mission seeks to revolutionize farming through advanced technology and digital solutions. Analysis of News: Mission Components AgriStack:…
Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5 Context ● There is a growing movement to use regional languages in High Court proceedings to make justice more accessible. ● Despite constitutional provisions allowing this, its implementation remains limited due to concerns about language proficiency among…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context ● The constitution of Parliamentary Standing Committees for the 18th Lok Sabha is delayed due to disagreements between the government and the Opposition. ● The contentious committees include External Affairs, Finance, and Defence. ● These differences have resulted…
Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Context ● The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) focuses on conserving indigenous cattle breeds using advanced genetic technologies and developing vaccines to combat livestock diseases. ● Under the DBT’s ‘BioE3’ policy, NIAB promotes bio-manufacturing and innovations in…
Topic: GS1 – Society – Urbanization, their problems and their remedies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Context A study in Nature Cities reveals that cities, especially in Asia, are growing vertically faster than horizontally to accommodate increased populations. The research highlights the need for updated urban planning to address…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable sections. Context The Indian government has issued new directives to recognize LGBTQIA+ couples for ration cards, healthcare rights, and financial services, following the Supreme Court’s 2023 judgement on marriage equality. These interim measures aim to reduce discrimination…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The article highlights the contrasting challenges of surplus in rice and production constraints in wheat, emphasizing the need for distinct policy approaches for each cereal. Analysis of News: Economists and policymakers often group wheat and rice together as part of a “cereal…
(Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article highlights a record increase in undocumented Indian crossings from Canada to the US, driven by visa policies and border conditions, alongside rising asylum claims in the UK. Analysis of News: Migrant The International Organization for Migration defines a migrant…
