Probity (called ‘Satya Nishtha’ in Hindi) is the quality of having strong moral principles, i.e. incorruptibility. Probity, which descends from the Latin word probus, meaning “honest,” implies tried and proven integrity. Integrity implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility. Probity represents the maximalist approach to life in which a person adheres to the highest ethical principles and ideals…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page, Page – 01) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is finalizing a project to monitor tigers outside reserves, address human-wildlife conflict, and curb poaching. Analysis of the news: Need for the Project With nearly 30% of India’s tiger…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 22) Topic: GS2 – Polity – Judiciary Context The discovery of unaccounted cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma has reignited concerns about corruption in India’s higher judiciary. This incident has strengthened arguments for public disclosure of judges’ assets and liabilities,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court reaffirmed the fundamental right to free speech, ruling that poetry, theatre, and satire cannot be criminalized under unreasonable restrictions. Fundamental Right to Free Expression The Supreme Court ruled that free speech through poetry,…
1. Losing the thread (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India, once a leading cotton producer and exporter, has become a net importer due to policy paralysis, regulatory roadblocks, and a failure to adopt new agricultural technologies. The Boom Years: A Cotton…
Q1) What are the principles behind the working of Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)? Explain the significance and potential benefits of use of RLVs in India’s space commerce. (10 marks, 150 words) ANSWER A reusable launch vehicle(RLV) is a launch system that allows for the reuse of some or all of the component stages, wherein the vehicle…
1. ONE NATION ONE PORT (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2116160 ) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Infrastructure Context The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has launched the One Nation One Port Process (ONOP) to standardize and streamline port processes and documentation across all major ports in India. One Nation One Port Process (ONOP) Initiative 2….
1. India’s geopolitical vision should be larger (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India has historically played an active role in regional conflicts but has recently refrained from broader geopolitical engagements. As global power dynamics shift, there is growing pressure on India to take…
1. Free speech is an integral part of healthy and civilised society: SC (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The Supreme Court reaffirmed the fundamental right to free speech, ruling that poetry, theatre, and satire cannot be criminalized under unreasonable restrictions. Fundamental…
