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Active Mobility

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Infrastructure Context Active mobility like walking and cycling is vital for sustainable urban transport. Rising accidents and pollution highlight the urgency of adopting people-friendly mobility policies. Rising Accidents in Indian Cities Accidental deaths and injuries of pedestrians, cyclists, and street hawkers…

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Indonesia’s Mega Deforestation Plan Sparks Global Alarm Over Biodiversity and Climate Impact

(Source – Indian Express, Section – The World, Page – 16) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Indonesia is set to clear around 30,689 square km of forest land—roughly the size of Belgium—for growing sugarcane, rice, and other food crops. Environmental groups, including Mighty Earth, have called this the largest planned deforestation globally, warning of severe…

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A case for a fair seat allocation

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context India is set to readjust Lok Sabha seats post-2026 based on new Census data.This has raised concerns about regional equity and political balance. Meaning of Readjustment and Delimitation Population Growth and Regional Disparities Possible Impact of Seat Readjustment…

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India’s Cotton Crisis

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 12) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture GS3 – Science & Technology Context India’s cotton production has plunged to a 15-year low due to widespread pink bollworm infestation and Bt cotton’s declining effectiveness, prompting trials of new genetically modified hybrids amid regulatory challenges. Analysis of the news: India’s…

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West Africa chimps are losing their culture, in another human legacy

(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – History – Culture Context Recent research shows wild chimpanzees use cultural dialects for mating – which are disappearing due to human interference like poaching and habitat destruction. This highlights the need to conserve animal cultures. Chimpanzee Culture and Communication Culture is…

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India’s Remittance Landscape Shifts: Advanced Economies Overtake Gulf as Key Sources

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained , Page – 16) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s remittance landscape shifted in 2023–24, with advanced economies overtake Gulf nations as the top sources of inward remittances, according to the RBI’s latest survey. Analysis of the news: Remittance Remittances are funds sent by overseas workers to…

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Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 16) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Supreme Court rejected a senior couple’s plea to evict their son from their home under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, citing lack of evidence of mistreatment. Analysis of the news: Background of the…

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Arctic Ice Melt to Spark Geopolitical Tensions, Impact Indian Monsoon: NCPOR Chief

(Source – Indian Express, Section – The Second page , Page – 02) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context India’s top polar research official warned that the Arctic Ocean’s summer ice melt will intensify global geopolitical competition and impact India’s climate and monsoon patterns. Analysis of the news: Emerging Geopolitical Importance of the Arctic With the…