(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. Vandalur Zoo gets endangered bird species from Uttar Pradesh in exchange programme READ MORE
2. Two new mammalian species recorded in Kaziranga National Park READ MORE
3. Astronomers spot unusual object falling in the black hole ‘mass gap’ READ MORE
4. IMF says global ‘soft landing’ in sight, raises 2024 economic growth outlook READ MORE
5. Philippines and Vietnam agree to expand cooperation in South China Sea, which Beijing also claims READ MORE
6. Centre starts survey to assess women participation in workforce READ MORE
7. First ever survey puts India’s snow leopard count at 718 READ MORE
8. India nominates 12 forts of Marathas for UNESCO World Heritage List READ MORE
9. Why Centre plans to replace the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 with a new law READ MORE
10. First penguin deaths in sub-Antarctic region attributed to bird flu strain READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. Bridging the global gender chasm in 2024: Need for more steam? READ MORE
2. Population priorities: On Interim Budget statement and the Census READ MORE
3. Stree shakti READ MORE
4. Deep Seabed Mining in the Arctic READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. India and the whiff of stifling corruption READ MORE
2. Governor Vs Government | Constitutional quandary in Kerala READ MORE
3. Road conditions hinder village development READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Are Anganwadis ready to provide quality early childhood education? READ MORE
2. The role of reviews and ratings in healthcare READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. The geopolitics of de-risking from China: Is India in for a win? READ MORE
2. In South Africa Versus Israel on Gaza, ICJ Settles for a Balancing Act READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Agriculture in Interim Budget 2024—oil seed farmers get a boost but FPOs lose steam READ MORE
2. A Social Autopsy: Navigating Rhetoric and Realities in the Interim Budget READ MORE
3. The K is Indian GDP’s Reality: Why Deny? READ MORE
4. Rupee as an international currency READ MORE
5. Employment generation is the elephant in the room READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Balancing climate action with economic equity READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Artificial Intelligence – A Gift Or A Curse? The finest artificial minds at play, are manipulating choice READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Indian Army’s year of technological advancement in 2024 READ MORE
2. Why this Nero attitude to Manipur? READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. In Morbi’s debris, the role of the State in PPP projects READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. Cultivating Moral Resilience READ MORE
2. Coping with Moral Distress READ MORE
3. Ahimsa: The Path to Peaceful Existence READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. Without investing in people, without creating a robust foundation of rights and social infrastructure, and without creating decent jobs, just riding on increased capex on mega infrastructure and corridors will not benefit the people at large. Critically comment.
2. Addressing the complex challenge of climate change requires a nuanced and collaborative approach that considers the diverse socio-economic landscapes of nations and careful balance between environmental responsibility and economic development is crucial to ensure equitable and sustainable solutions. Comment.
3. Moral resilience is the antidote for the powerlessness felt from moral distress. Comment.
4. Technology is being increasingly viewed as a way of ensuring effective delivery of government schemes by curbing corruption and bringing in efficiency and transparency in delivery, but viewing technocratic instruments as the default solution is problematic. Comment on the statement in light of the recent order to Link wage payments with Aadhaar-linked bank accounts for work done under the MGNREGA scheme.
5. Increasing public spending on early childhood care and education and empowering India’s Anganwadis is important to ensure that quality early education is accessible to all children. Discuss.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- A party of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are necessary elements of a healthy state of political life. — John Stuart Mill
- Due to unprecedented global crises, progress in bridging the gender divide has stagnated.
- While the Indian Army’s emphasis on integrating advanced tools reflects a proactive response to evolving challenges, a broader transformation warrants scrutiny.
- The prevailing geopolitical crises and rivalries are likely to further reduce avenues for global cooperation, motivating states to safeguard their own economic interests and national security.
- Without investing in people, without creating a robust foundation of rights and social infrastructure, and without creating decent jobs, just riding on increased capex on mega infrastructure and corridors will not benefit the people at large.
- The K-shaped pattern of growth within the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) pointed to by critics has riled officialdom and its supporters because it implies not only growing inequality but an overestimation of GDP and its growth.
- The “high-powered” committee will be performing a crucial role if it engages meaningfully in addressing questions related to jobs and social security and the challenges citizens face due to rapid urbanisation and mechanisation of work.
- Artificial General Intelligence is broadly defined as, engaged in developing autonomous systems that are capable of completing most economically valuable tasks, better than humans.
- Balancing global climate efforts requires nuanced policies, considering socio-economic differences for equitable and sustainable solutions
- Addressing the complex challenge of climate change requires a nuanced and collaborative approach that considers the diverse socio-economic landscapes of nations.
- The burden of combating climate change should be shared proportionately, acknowledging the unique circumstances and contributions of each nation.
- A careful balance between environmental responsibility and economic development is crucial to ensure equitable and sustainable solutions.
- To truly establish rupee as a global currency, there is a need to focus on low-tech manufacturing, the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
- The social division between the Meitei in the plains and the Kuki in the hills has turned into a hostile relationship and the militant and extremist elements and organisations on both sides are setting the agenda.
- In a globalised world, the mobility of people will be the new order, especially with the ageing demographics of many countries.
- This clash between the Governor and the state government is not an isolated incident but is part of a series of confrontations jeopardising the foundational principles of federalism.
ESSAY TOPIC
- Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
50-WORD TALK
- Interim budget announced a committee to look into challenges emerging from “fast population growth”. A quick reality check here: India’s population growth is slowing and most developing nations are increasingly concerned about their contracting populations. Before analysis can start, India needs facts. The next Census cannot be delayed any longer.
- Jharkhand governor Radhakrishnan’s delay in government formation looks deliberate, unwarranted. This will encourage horse-trading and make ED’s action against ex-CM Hemant Soren look suspect. It flies in the face of PM Modi’s constant refrain about democratic values and constitutionalism. Governor must immediately invite Champai Soren to take oath as CM.
- IMF’s upward revision of India’s growth for current and next two years shows our economic fundamentals are strong. Our low base necessitates maintaining this growth rate for many more years. With subdued consumer demand compounding private sector’s unwillingness to invest, pressure’s going to be on Centre to keep spending big.
- CJI Chandrachud has flagged long vacations among judiciary’s structural problems. Long breaks add to piling pendency, throw off rhythm of work. While judges need breaks like us all, justice must avoid long vacations. We’ve heard pious words before, just that a bold leader to institute this vital change is awaited.
Things to Remember:
- For prelims-related news try to understand the context of the news and relate with its concepts so that it will be easier for you to answer (or eliminate) from given options.
- Whenever any international place will be in news, you should do map work (marking those areas in maps and exploring other geographical locations nearby including mountains, rivers, etc. same applies to the national places.)
- For economy-related news (banking, agriculture, etc.) you should focus on terms and how these are related to various economic aspects, for example, if inflation has been mentioned, try to relate with prevailing price rises, shortage of essential supplies, banking rates, etc.
- For main exam-related topics, you should focus on the various dimensions of the given topic, the most important topics which occur frequently and are important from the mains point of view will be covered in ED.
- Try to use the given content in your answer. Regular use of this content will bring more enrichment to your writing.
