1. ‘Rules cannot change midway of public services recruitment’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Supreme Court ruled that eligibility criteria in public service recruitment cannot change mid-process, ensuring fair and transparent selection. Any adjustments must align with constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination…
1. Supreme Court Rules Prior Government Sanction Required to Prosecute Public Servants Under PMLA (Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 06) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The Supreme Court ruled that public servants accused of offenses under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) require prior government sanction for prosecution if the offenses…
1. On India-Canada diplomatic relations (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and Canada are facing a diplomatic rift after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged links between Indian intelligence and the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen labelled a…
1. NCST Challenges NTCA’s Village Relocation Advisory, Citing Tribal Rights and Legal Concerns in Tiger Reserves (Source: Indian Express; Section: Express Network; Page: 07) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has raised concerns regarding a recent advisory by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which directs state forest…
1. Why is reserve bank bringing back its gold assets to India? (Source: Indian Express; Section: Economy Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The RBI is repatriating gold to enhance its financial reserves and stability, reducing reliance on foreign assets. This move aims to boost liquidity within the Indian economy, facilitating easier…
1. Spain PM Pedro Sanchez Visits India to Boost Bilateral Ties, Inaugurate First Private Military Aircraft Plant in Vadodara (Source: Indian Express; Section: Cover Page; Page: 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, on his first official visit to India, will hold crucial talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in…
1. Guidelines for Dignified End-of-Life Care: Health Ministry Drafts Framework for Withdrawing Life Support in Terminally Ill Patients (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice GS4 – Ethics Context: In response to the Supreme Court’s 2018 and 2023 rulings, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced draft guidelines for…
1. Union Cabinet Approves Rs 1,000-Crore Venture Fund to Propel India’s Space Start-up Ecosystem (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a Rs 1,000-crore venture capital fund aimed at supporting 30-35 space start-ups over the next five years, intending to stimulate private investment and innovation…
1. Spraying Diamond Dust: A Bold Proposal to Combat Global Warming Through Geoengineering (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 12) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology GS3 – Environmen Context: The article explores the potential of using diamond dust in solar radiation management (SRM) as a geoengineering solution to mitigate global warming, while discussing the…
1. On Section 6A of the Citizenship Act (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The Supreme Court upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which grants citizenship to Assam migrants who entered before March 25, 1971. This provision stems from the 1985 Assam…
