1. After the Crash(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management, GS2 – Governance Context The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, resulting in over 250 casualties, has raised serious concerns about aviation safety, pilot training, aircraft maintenance, and regulatory accountability in India. Background of the Incident A Boeing…
1. Black Box Recovered from Ahmedabad AI Crash Site Source: The Hindu, Page 1, June 14, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management; GS Paper 2 – Governance Context The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recovered the black box from the Air India flight AI-171 wreckage in Ahmedabad, initiating a formal probe into…
1. For the sake of free speech and artistic liberty Source – Editorial, Page 6, The Hindu Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance, Polity and Constitution Context The editorial discusses the Karnataka government’s decision to remove a controversial play from school curriculum and its implications on freedom of expression and artistic liberty. Background: Karnataka’s textbook revision…
Q1) Examine the challenges in implementing India’s net-zero carbon emission targets by 2070. (GS Paper 3 – Environment – 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: India’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, announced at COP26 in Glasgow, marks a significant step in global climate leadership. However, its implementation is fraught with multidimensional challenges. 1….
1. Centre-UT Coordination Boosts Power and Urban Infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), June 13, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance: Central–State relations; Infrastructure) Context The Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs conducted a high-level review in Srinagar to assess current challenges in power supply and urban…
1. AI Flight with 242 on Board Crashes in Ahmedabad Source: The Hindu, Page 1, June 13, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management; GS Paper 2 – Governance Context An Air India Boeing 787 aircraft en route to London crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off, killing over 260 people including passengers and those…
1. The Cooling Effect(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy (Inflation, Food Security) Context Retail inflation has shown signs of easing due to reduced food prices, but future inflation trends now hinge on the monsoon’s performance. Food Inflation Trends: CPI-based retail inflation dropped to 4.75% in May 2025, while food inflation…
Q1) How will India’s new e-commerce policy draft impact digital consumer rights and market competition? (GS3 – Economy, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer: India’s draft e-commerce policy aims to regulate digital marketplaces, promote fair competition, and protect consumer interests in the rapidly growing online economy. With the digital landscape expanding, a robust framework is…
1. A welcome rate pause, with ample room to cut Source -Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Section Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy (Monetary Policy, Inflation, Growth) Context The editorial discusses the recent decision by the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold the repo rate at 6.5%, highlighting the economic rationale and policy…
