1. How does a President’s rule function? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context President’s Rule has been established in Manipur due to ongoing violence and political instability. The State government’s inability to function led to this decision. Constitutional Basis for President’s Rule Emergency…
1. India, U.S. to double bilateral trade by 2030 (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. included bilateral discussions with President Donald Trump in Washington. Their talks focused on trade, defence,…
1. Only Parliament can constitutionally remove HC judge: Jagdeep Dhankhar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that only Parliament can remove a High Court judge. Analysis of the news: Procedure for removal of Supreme Court / High Court…
1. AI can make drug-testing precise, and relevant to human biology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidelines on AI use in drug development. These guidelines focus on AI’s expanding role…
1. How will freeze on USAID affect the world? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests Context The U.S. administration has issued a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance to assess its efficiency and alignment…
1. What has the Budget offered scientists? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context The Union Budget 2025-26 allocates significant funds to science and technology, focusing on private-sector R&D, biotechnology, nuclear energy, and AI. However, concerns remain about reduced funding for basic…
1. What does the Budget offer Railways? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context The news explains the budget provisions for Indian Railways, focusing on infrastructure development, modernization, safety, and freight expansion. It also highlights concerns over execution, financial sustainability, and stalled…
1. RBI slashes rate by 0.25% to revive growth (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first cut since May…
1. What ails India’s massive diagnostics sector: putting labs under the lens (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context Shankar Dhange has been fighting against the private diagnostics sector in Maharashtra after his sister’s death, allegedly caused by incorrect test results before her…
1. Question for the AI age: do machines and humans learn the same way? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The article explores the differences between human and artificial intelligence, highlighting their unique strengths and weaknesses, particularly in learning, adaptability, and energy efficiency….
