(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. Aldabra rail: The bird that came back from the dead by evolving twice READ MORE
2. Indian economy set for 6.7% growth till 2031, says CRISIL Report READ MORE
3. Reducing ammonia emissions through targeted fertilizer management READ MORE
4. India-made typhoid vaccine efficacy lasts for four years: study READ MORE
5. Why is fiscal consolidation so important? | Explained READ MORE
6. Seven cheetahs born in Kuno: Challenges, survival chances, and the wild-vs-protected debate READ MORE
7. Why PETA wants to ban two age-old Assamese traditions READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. Role of diaspora in furthering India’s religious nationalism globally 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. Criminal defamation: Misuse of the law remains rampant READ MORE
2. Stop using ED as a political weapon READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. With largest global population of undernourished, Viksit Bharat is a distant reality READ MORE
2. Are Anganwadis ready to provide quality early childhood education? READ MORE
3. The role of reviews and ratings in healthcare READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. How to restore WTO’s authority READ MORE
2. NAM at a crossroads: Analysing India’s diplomatic choices and priorities READ MORE
3. Maldives, China and a challenge to India’s soft power diplomacy READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. A sunshine initiative: On the government’s rooftop solar panel plan READ MORE
2. Micro-credentials, the next chapter in higher education READ MORE
3. Paytm Bank fiasco raises fintech regulation concerns READ MORE
4. How R&D tax credits can drive price competition in Indian industries READ MORE
5. An Interim Budget for the transforming economy READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Collaborative innovation: Reshaping climate technology for a sustainable future 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. Radicalisation bodes ill for strife-torn Manipur READ MORE
2. Govt should reconsider India-Myanmar border fence. Costs & benefits don’t justify it 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. Tackling corruption: Selective action undermines campaign READ MORE
2. Non-violence the best path for Palestine READ MORE
3. Ahimsa: The Path to Peaceful Existence READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. The right to reputation needed to be adequately protected against defamatory speech and imputation but the misuse of the criminal defamation law to silence political a ‘chilling effect’ on free speech. Comment.
2. India’s adept use of diaspora engagement as a tool for global legitimacy showcases the intricate interplay between domestic religious nationalism and international outreach. Comment.
3. Despite large-scale food safety programmes, improvement in the nutritional status of the population has been sluggish and micro-nutrient deficiencies have increased. Examine how the scaling up biofortification in staple crops on a large scale can effectively address chronic malnutrition in India?
4. India’s championing of the Global South at the G20, including the induction of the African Union as a member, brought forth the salience of existing institutions in the Global South. Discuss how the institutions like NAM can be gamechanger for India?
5. 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.
6. 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.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- The need of the hour for the armed forces is to embrace change and adopt cutting-edge technology.
- Higher education institutes in India can be the catalysts in integrating micro-credentials with existing academic programmes.
- To ensure that micro-credentials denote a genuine acquisition of skills, they must be aligned with higher education standards in the areas of delivery, assessment, grading and the awarding of qualifications.
- Indian HEIs must serve as agents of transformation and consider introducing micro-credentials a vital element of their strategic institutional objectives. Regulators and HEIs must work towards harmonising micro-credentials with existing academic programmes by coming up with clear validation metrics.
- The misuse of the criminal defamation law to silence political adversaries, activists and journalists is causing a ‘chilling effect’ on free speech.
- Radicalisation of the kind that Arambai Tenggol symbolises has to be nipped in the bud. The Indian republic cannot afford to stand by and watch such absurd abandonment of authority.
- India’s evolving role in the Non-Aligned Movement and its strategic choices at the recent Kampala Summit underscores the challenges and changing dynamics within the organization.
- Geopolitically, India needs the Maldives in its new symbiotic bonding, also because that makes sense to ensure security to India.
- Apath of non-violent struggle can often be the best forward when the cause is deeply rooted in justice and there is widespread recognition of this being so.
- India’s adept use of diaspora engagement as a tool for global legitimacy showcases the intricate interplay between domestic religious nationalism and international outreach.
- Despite large-scale food safety programmes, improvement in the nutritional status of the population has been sluggish and micro-nutrient deficiencies have increased.
- Scaling up biofortification in staple crops on a large scale can effectively address chronic malnutrition in India by introducing nutrient-rich varieties.
- Border fencing is perhaps justified for Pakistan and Bangladesh. But on the Myanmar border, where the population is sparse and the threat of terrorism low, the proposal should be revisited.
- India’s championing of the Global South at the G20, including the induction of the African Union as a member, brought forth the salience of existing institutions in the Global South.
- Collaborative spirit is now indispensable in the urgent realm of climate technology, where the need to combat global warming races against time
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.
