1.The Pahalgam abyss (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security GS2 – International Relations Context A terrorist attack in Pahalgam targeting tourists based on their religion resulted in over two dozen deaths, highlighting the persistent threat of cross-border terrorism and its far-reaching political…
Q1) What is the Blue Revolution? What are the significant hurdles in aquaculture development, and what comprehensive strategies can be implemented to address them? (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER The Blue Revolution refers to the rapid growth and scientific management of the fisheries and aquaculture sector, launched during India’s 7th Five-Year Plan (1985–1990). Known as…
1. Is World Trade Organization still relevant? (Source – Editorial, Page 9, The Hindu, 25 April 2025) Topic: GS2 – International Institutions, GS3 – Globalization, Trade Reforms Context The editorial examines the growing irrelevance and credibility crisis faced by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the modern global order. Once the anchor of multilateral trade governance,…
1. Pak. shuts airspace, snaps trade relations with India (Source – Front Page, The Hindu, 25 April 2025) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, India-Pakistan Relations Context In retaliation to India’s decisions post the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has escalated its response by shutting its airspace to Indian airliners, halting all trade, and initiating several diplomatic…
1. Prime Minister’s Visit to Bihar on National Panchayati Raj Day (Source – PIB 24th April 2025 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity & Governance Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Madhubani, Bihar, to commemorate National Panchayati Raj Day. The visit includes the inauguration and foundation laying of multiple development projects…
Q1) What are the primary drivers of freshwater scarcity in megacities like Bangalore and Hyderabad? Suggest comprehensive solutions that address both supply and demand aspects of urban water management. (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER India, home to 18% of the global population but with only 4% of its freshwater resources, faces a looming water crisis,…
1. The road from Pahalgam (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context A terrorist attack at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam killed at least 26 people, breaking a long-standing norm against targeting tourists in Jammu & Kashmir. A Departure from an Unspoken Pact…
1. Is India Witnessing Judicial Despotism? (Source – The Hindu, Text & Context Page 10, Faizan Mustafa) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity & Governance Context Post-retirement political roles, selective silence, and executive proximity raise concerns over judicial impartiality and weakened checks and balances. Upholding Montesquieu’s principle, India must enhance judicial accountability and transparency to…
1. India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan (Source – Front Page + Pages 4, 12, 13 & 16; Editorial on Page 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, India-Pakistan relations Context In response to the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. The CCS,…
