(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Supreme Court recently suggested that when only one candidate remains in an election, they should not be automatically declared elected but must secure a minimum prescribed percentage of votes. This proposal arose while hearing a petition challenging Section 53(2)…
1. A revolution of clean energy (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context International Mother Earth Day highlighted the urgent need for sustainable development as Earth’s resources face severe degradation due to rapid population growth, pollution, and unsustainable practices. Origins and Significance of…
1. IOS SAGAR in Port Louis, Mauritius (Source – PIB 27th April 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 & 3– International Relations, Maritime Security. Context India’s maritime diplomacy took a significant step forward with Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna (operating as IOS SAGAR) arriving at Port Louis, Mauritius. This follows the successful completion of Phase I…
(Source – Page 4, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology, Public Health, Pandemic Preparedness. Context After criticism regarding lack of transparency, the National Institute of Virology (NIV) has shared the H5N1 virus genome sequence data on the public platform GISAID (Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data). The sample…
(Source – Page 1, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Indian Polity and Governance – Separation of Powers, Executive Accountability. Context Two Tamil Nadu Ministers, K. Ponmudy and V. Senthilbalaji, resigned following strong judicial observations from the Supreme Court and the Madras High Court regarding criminal allegations and derogatory speeches. The resignations…
(Source – Page 5, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security, Border Management, Terrorism Context After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir), resulting in civilian casualties, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control(LoC). Tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating, with armed forces responding to cross-border…
Q1) Give a comparative analysis of the tribal and mainstream societies. Is tribal society more progressive than mainstream society? Argue with examples. (15 marks, 250 words) ANSWER India, home to the world’s second-largest tribal population, showcases vibrant tribal societies distinct from mainstream society in culture, economy, and social structures. Comparison of Tribal with Mainstream Society…
1. Pakistan initiates unprovoked firing after Pahalgam attack. (Source – Page 5, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security, Border Management, Terrorism Context After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir), resulting in civilian casualties, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violations along the Line of Control(LoC). Tensions between India and Pakistan…
1. IMF on AI’s energy cost: Economic growth and sustainability can go together (Source – Page 8, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy, Science & Technology, Environment. Context The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a report titled “Power Hungry: How AI Will Drive Energy Demand”, highlighting that while artificial intelligence…
