1. Computer literacy in India needs a reboot (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context This article examines the significance of computer literacy in India, highlighting the disparities across age groups and regions. It discusses the progress made and the challenges faced in…
1. Trials, medical ethics and the orbit of power (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses allegations of ethical violations in the Covaxin clinical trial in Bhopal, India, including issues with informed consent, enrollment of vulnerable populations, and inadequate monitoring….
1. Digital jurisprudence in India, in an AI era (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Generative AI (GAI) poses legal challenges globally due to its transformative impact on liability, copyright, and privacy. Recent lawsuits and regulatory gaps highlight uncertainties in assigning responsibility for AI-generated content…
1. Glossing over unemployment, its high electoral price (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Context The article discusses India’s economic challenges, including job creation concerns despite claimed GDP growth, rising inequality, political shifts post-2024 elections, and the need…
1. Court on climate right and how India can enforce it (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court of India’s landmark Ranjitsinh judgement introduces a constitutional ‘climate right’ under Articles 21 and 14, emphasising protection from adverse climate effects. It…
1. The GST Council must not lose sight of broader reforms (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity, GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to mobilisation of resources. Context The GST Council recently met after a nine-month hiatus, introducing significant tax relief measures, procedural simplifications,…
1. Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International relations – Bilateral relations, GS3 – Internal Security – Role of external state and non-state actors. Context The Reasi terrorist attack on June 9, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third…
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. 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…
1. The Court spells the way in Himalaya’s development (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary, GS3 – Environment Context The article discusses the conflict between development and environmental sustainability in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), emphasising recent Supreme Court judgments advocating for an…
