1. Govt. launches AI Kosha, repository of data to build models and tools (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Union government has introduced AI Kosha, a platform for non-personal data to help develop AI models. It currently has 316 datasets, mainly for creating or…
1. When debris from space crashes to the earth, who is responsible? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On December 30, 2024, a 500 kg metal object fell in Kenya, identified as a part of a space-bound rocket. Similar incidents in the U.S….
1. What are the issues around delimitation? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The debate on delimitation has resurfaced as it will be based on the first Census after 2026. Concerns arise over its impact on State representation, especially for southern and smaller northern…
1. The implications of treating Virtual Digital Assets as taxable properties (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – IndianEconomy Context India’s Income Tax Bill, 2025 establishes a legal framework for Virtual Digital Assets, ensuring taxation clarity and alignment with global practices on digital assets. Introduction What Are Virtual…
1. Urban cooperative banks urgently need to get their act together (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The ₹122-crore embezzlement at NICB’s Mumbai branches over six years highlights severe failures in internal controls, compliance, audits, and oversight in urban cooperative banks (UCBs). Problems with…
1. ISRO’s Aditya-L1 mission captures first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Aditya-L1’s SUIT payload captured the first-ever solar flare ‘kernel’ image, providing new insights into solar activity and energy dynamics. First-Ever Image of Solar Flare Kernel:…
1. What do Germany’s election results mean? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Christian Democratic Union(CDU) won the most votes in Germany’s election, while the Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained significant support.Coalition negotiations will determine the future government. Analysis of the news: Major…
1. Trump’s Russia-Ukraine policy hangs over EU-India talks (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The President of the European Commission and 21 EU Commissioners are visiting India for two days. Historic Visit by EU Leaders Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict India’s Position on Russia Revival…
1. Should a third language be compulsory? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The Centre and Tamil Nadu government are in disagreement over the three-language policy in schools under the New Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Background Constitutional Provisions The Three-Language Formula Challenges…
1. Scientists propose tabletop test to check quantumness of gravity (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Scientists are exploring whether gravity follows quantum mechanics by designing experiments to test its superposition and entanglement. If proven, this could help unify gravity with other fundamental…
