1. How the 2004 Indian Ocean quake transformed tsunami science (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, highlighted the vulnerability of coastal regions to massive seismic events. It spurred advancements…
1. India’s reliance on China for critical minerals (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s dependency on China for critical minerals poses significant challenges to its economic and national security. With China dominating mineral reserves, processing, and refining, India’s vulnerability…
1. In big update, minimum possible mass of dark matter particles revised (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context Recent studies have revised the minimum mass of dark matter particles, suggesting a higher threshold than previously thought. This finding, based on the analysis of…
1. New undersea cables to boost India’s digital connectivity (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 5) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure Context India is expanding its undersea cable network with the India Asia Xpress (IAX) and India Europe Xpress (IEX) systems, enhancing connectivity with Asia and Europe. This reflects…
1. Disability and queer health in medical education — India under the lens (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context India’s National Medical Commission (NMC) faces criticism for excluding disability and queer rights in its curriculum, impacting marginalized communities. Globally, these issues remain underrepresented in…
1. Formulate policy to manage sacred groves, SC tells govt. (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to develop a policy for managing sacred groves across India, recognizing their cultural and ecological importance. These forests, traditionally protected by local…
1. Private aviation is releasing more than its ‘fair share’ of emissions (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context The aviation sector is among the top global emitters of greenhouse gases, with private jets having a significantly higher per-passenger carbon footprint….
1. UN talks on drought deal in Saudi fail to produce pact (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context The UNCCD’s COP16 in Saudi Arabia concluded without a binding drought protocol, despite increasing global drought challenges costing $300 billion annually. African nations…
1. SC Examines Applicability of POSH Act to Political Parties, Directs Petitioner to Approach ECI (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court, on December 9, 2023, addressed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the application of the POSH Act, 2013, to political parties. The Court instructed…
1. Lok Sabha Passes Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024 Amid Opposition Concerns Over Autonomy and Safety (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: Amidst contentious debates, the Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to repeal the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, and incorporate its provisions into the…
