1. Is imposing tariffs on Chinese imports a good idea? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context Donald Trump, as U.S. President-elect, proposed tariffs of up to 60% on Chinese imports to address the U.S. trade deficit with China and counter…
1. Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty: A Bold Step Toward Phasing Out Fossil Fuels for a Sustainable Future (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment GS2 – International Relations Context: The proposal for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FF-NPT) seeks to address the climate crisis by drawing parallels between the existential threats…
1. New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Insect pollinators are vital for global agricultural productivity, with over 75% of crops depending on them. However, threats like habitat loss, climate change, and emerging diseases are endangering both managed…
1. India says climate finance is not an ‘investment goal’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1, Page No. – 5 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Environment Context At COP29 in Baku, India emphasised equitable climate finance, urging developed nations to fulfil their obligations under the Paris Agreement…
1. Australia Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Under-16s, Sparking Debate on Youth Online Safety (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 17) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The Australian government has announced plans to legislate restrictions on social media access for children under 16, holding platforms accountable to prevent access by…
1. RBI Retains SBI, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as ‘Too Big To Fail’ Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy; Page: 17) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reaffirmed that State Bank of India (SBI), HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank are Domestic Systemically Important…
1. In Baku breakthrough, COP clears carbon credit trade (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests., GS3 – Environment Context At COP29 in Baku, a landmark agreement was reached to establish a global carbon market, enabling countries to…
1. Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context The COP16 summit on biodiversity, held in Cali, Colombia, aimed to advance global biodiversity conservation goals but exposed challenges, particularly around…
1. On improving wind energy generation (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context India has substantial wind energy potential, yet a significant portion remains untapped. Recent policies aim to encourage repowering of outdated wind turbines to improve efficiency. However, challenges in…
1. Caught In The Cross FIRE (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has become an annual crisis, worsening air quality across North India, especially in Delhi. Despite government schemes and machinery subsidies, farmers find…
