(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 11) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Naini Lake, a central water source for Nainital, has recorded a five-year low water level of 4.7 feet, raising fears of drinking water shortages. Analysis of the news: Declining Water Levels and Concerns Impact of Urbanization and Tourism Climate Change…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 11) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s farm mechanization sector is expanding beyond tractors, with rising demand for advanced agricultural machinery to address labor shortages and improve productivity. Analysis of the news: Tractors: Replacing Traditional Bullock Power The tractor revolutionized Indian agriculture by replacing bullocks for…
1. Labour at the centre (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s working-age population has grown significantly, but formal sector job creation has lagged, exacerbated by rising capital-intensive production and skill mismatches. The Employment Deficit and Its Implications The Role of…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Arctic is becoming a geopolitical hotspot due to melting ice, opening new trade routes and access to untapped resources – leading to territorial and military tensions. What is happening? Who controls the Arctic? Where do the tensions…
1. NEP 2020 in the classroom, from policy to practice (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 prioritizes Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), with initiatives like NIPUN Bharat. The ASER 2024 survey highlights progress and challenges in…
1. Why are tensions high in the Arctic? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Arctic is becoming a geopolitical hotspot due to melting ice, opening new trade routes and access to untapped resources – leading to territorial and military tensions. What is happening?…
“India is a land where religious tolerance is a way of life, where diverse traditions live side by side in peace and prosperity.” — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Indian society is one of the oldest, most diverse and complex social systems in the world, characterized by its rich cultural heritage, deep-rooted traditions and evolving modern…
Diversity refers to the presence and coexistence of different elements, characteristics and identities within a particular system, community or society. It encompasses various dimensions, including cultural, social, linguistic, religious, ethnic, economic and gender diversity, creating a vibrant and dynamic environment. Diversity is essential for fostering inclusivity, tolerance and mutual respect among different groups, allowing for…
In nature, land exists as forests, deserts, wetlands or waterbodies (including glaciers), as we have learnt in the Physical Geography book. Humans put this land to a variety of uses. In this chapter, we are going to see how the land is used in India. We are not much concerned about the world in this…
Migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another. It can occur within a country (internal migration) or between countries (international migration). Migration can happen for many reasons, including economic opportunities, escaping conflict or improving living conditions. The two main concepts that define migration in terms of countries are immigration and emigration,…
