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….
1. Scans of seemingly empty space reveal black holes not far from earth (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Astronomers using the Gaia telescope have discovered Gaia BH3, the largest known stellar-mass black hole in the Milky Way, providing insights into black hole…
1. Amid global meltdown, rupee breaches 87 against the dollar (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Rupee depreciated past 87 against the U.S. dollar due to global uncertainties, impacting imports, exports, and India’s economic stability. Rupee Breaches 87 Mark Government’s Stance on the Decline…
1. The various challenges associated with AI-driven genetic testing (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The article discusses how AI is transforming genomics, enhancing genetic research, and personalizing healthcare, while also highlighting ethical and data security concerns. Introduction to the Human Genome Project…
1. Economy’s fundamentals robust amid ‘strong downsides’: Survey (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights India’s growth prospects, investment challenges, and the need for deregulation. Economic Growth Projections Challenges in Achieving ‘Viksit Bharat’ Focus on Domestic Growth Drivers Reducing Government…
