Q1) “Without the participation and contributions of women, the Indian national movement could not have achieved the successes it did.” In this perspective, analyze the role of women in the Indian national movement. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Indian national movement refers to the freedom struggle waged by the people of India against the despotic colonial…
1. DRDO hands over Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket to Indian Navy (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028794 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology Context The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy in New Delhi. This technology uses Microwave Obscurant…
1. Prolonged exposure to coal mining causes respiratory, skin diseases in workers: study (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context A survey by the National Foundation for India revealed widespread health issues in six coal mining districts due to pollutants, affecting respiratory and…
1. Opposition’s larger demography, LoP’s big responsibility (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The 2024 general election in India resulted in the largest Opposition in the Lok Sabha’s history, securing over 234 seats. This unprecedented outcome has reignited discussions on the Leader of the…
1. Safe drinking, not morality (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Social Justice Context: India’s recurring tragedies, which lead to countless lives lost and maimed, from road traffic accidents to monsoon flooding, have one common thread: an incompetent state unable to enforce the laws. This systemic…
Q1) “The art of painting in India has a rich and diverse history, with works that are not only aesthetically beautiful, but also offer insights into the social, cultural, and political contexts in which they were created.” Elaborate. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS The art of painting in India has a captivating and extensive history that…
1. Opposition Pushes for Deputy Speaker Post Amid Strengthened Position in Lok Sabha (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: With the increased strength of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, there is a renewed push for the Deputy Speaker’s post. The 17th Lok Sabha (2019-24) did not have a Deputy Speaker,…
India’s Nuclear Power generation capacity to increase by around 70 percent in the next 5 years”, says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2028578 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, announced plans to significantly expand India’s nuclear power capacity by 2029, highlighting advancements in…
1. India needs the anchor of a national security strategy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The new National Democratic Alliance government in India must address critical national security issues, including decisions on military investments and strategic partnerships. To manage these challenges effectively, experts suggest…
