1. Decoding the National Anthem controversy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context On January 6, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi left the Legislative Assembly without delivering his customary address after the National Anthem was not played before his scheduled address. The Governor had previously…
1. Implications of China’s mega-dam project (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Medog dam, a 60 GW hydropower project, is proposed to be built at the Great Bend region in Medog county, Tibet, China. This dam will have significant downstream consequences for India,…
1. In Madurai, mining for tungsten and trouble (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS3 – Environment Context Women in Madurai protest against tungsten mining project, citing environmental, cultural, and heritage concerns over government decision. Background of the Protest Opposition to Mining Government Stance and…
1. Experts on GM crop panels to declare conflict of interest (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Agriculture Context The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has amended rules governing the selection of experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which…
1. Four UN environmental summits fell short in 2024. What happened? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context Four major United Nations-led summits on biodiversity (Colombia), climate (Azerbaijan), land degradation (Saudi Arabia), and plastics (South Korea) failed to produce significant outcomes. Failures…
1. The nature of dissent in the Indian judiciary (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The article compares U.S. Supreme Court dissents, influenced by political appointments, with India’s diverse judicial dissents—political, social, and intellectual. Dissent in Democracies: A Comparative Overview: Role of…
1. Grave new world: human-induced loss of elders threatens various species (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation – Important species Context The article discusses the vital role of elder animals in ecosystems, highlighting their contributions to species survival and conservation. Importance of Elders in…
1. ‘U.S.-India ties will be strengthened, but expect tariff hikes’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context In an exclusive interview, Trump’s former envoy discussed potential shifts in U.S.-India relations during his second term. Strengthening Strategic Ties Trade Relations: Tariffs and Market…
1. Climate disasters in 2024 wreaked havoc worldwide, causing losses (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The year 2024 marked the hottest in history, with unprecedented climate disasters globally, fueled by rising temperatures and warmer oceans. Extreme weather events caused…
1. A global polio resurgence and the need to reevaluate the basics (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The resurgence of polio, including vaccine-derived strains, highlights the global risk of incomplete eradication efforts. Surveillance, vaccination gaps, and the debate over transmission routes…
