1. Gap between allocations for health, outcomes in States (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article highlights the challenges faced by States in fully utilising Union Budget allocations for health sector initiatives, such as Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission…
1. A discourse on AI governance that India must shape (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The article highlights India’s role in shaping global AI governance at the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Future, focusing on bridging the digital…
1. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill is knotty (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Disaster and disaster management Context The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by the central government, aims to address climate-induced disasters but centralises authority, complicating disaster responses. The bill excludes heat…
1. India’s neighbourhood watch, past and present (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – India and its neighbourhood. Context Between 2008-2010, India played a crucial role in fostering democracy in its neighbourhood. However, by 2024, political upheavals in countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and…
1. The collapse of categories and post-individualism (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Social Justice. Context This article explores the complexities of categorization in governance, politics, and identity, focusing on the fluidity of sex and gender. It highlights the evolving debate on gender identity,…
1. Moving the spotlight to grassroots democracy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Constitutional Bodies Context The article critiques the systemic disempowerment of State Election Commissions (SECs) in India, highlighting delays and legal disputes affecting local government elections. It calls for reforms to align…
1. Sharpening India’s anti-tuberculosis fight (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context This article discusses India’s ongoing battle against tuberculosis (TB), which accounts for over a quarter of the global TB burden. It emphasises the need for shorter, more effective treatments for drug-resistant…
1. Advancing equity, from COVID-19 to Mpox (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context This article discusses the global response to the mpox (formerly monkeypox) outbreak, which has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the WHO. It emphasises…
1. The heavy shackles of fear and vigilance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The article addresses the psychological toll on women in India, forced to live in a perpetual state of vigilance due to safety concerns. It highlights the unspoken emotional and mental…
1. Reality of reel life, exploitation as a structural problem (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable sections Context The Justice K. Hema Committee report, released in August 2024, highlights sexual exploitation and discrimination faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. It calls…
