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Prelim and Main
1. Advocates Not Liable Under Consumer Protection Act For Deficiency Of Services : Supreme Court READ MORE
2. Explained: GPT-4o, OpenAI’s newest AI model that makes ChatGPT smarter and free for all READ MORE
3. Explained Climate: Heatwaves and climate change READ MORE
4. As deepfakes flourish amid Lok Sabha elections, a look at how AI detection tools work READ MORE
5. Climate change responsible for over 80% of temperature rise within Asia last month, the hottest April ever: WWA READ MORE
6. Road to COP16: Two subsidiary bodies of Convention on Biological Diversity begin talks in Nairobi READ MORE
7. How AI is helping communities restore Madagascar’s ancient baobab forests READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. Use of lighting in Indian architecture READ MORE
2. How to care for an ageing population READ MORE
3. Rising sea surface temperatures in Bay of Bengal could impact Indian monsoon READ MORE
4. India’s Forest Cover Has Increased Consistently Over Last 15 Years, Environment Ministry Says at UN Forum READ MORE
5. Water water everywhere, not a drop to drink? Information and enabling access to clean water READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral READ MORE
2. Delhi High Court’s ‘virtual touch’ judgment ignores agency of teenagers READ MORE
3. SC judgments have strengthened democracy READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. The challenge of extra-pulmonary TB READ MORE
2. Fostering innovation from schools to startups READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. Stabilising India-Nepal ties in changing times READ MORE
2. India-Iran deal: US sanctions no deterrent for Delhi READ MORE
3. Indian troop withdrawal troops marks regional paradigm shift READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Little respite: On food price gain- Food inflation continues to undermine wider price stability READ MORE
2. Declining poverty ratio: a continuing trend READ MORE
3. Services exports must go beyond IT READ MORE
4. Precision agriculture: Key to food security READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Sundarbans under threat. Study reveals concerning trends in the mangroves READ MORE
2. Battle to save India’s biodiversity READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Deepfakes in elections: They have shaken our faith in our own judgement READ MORE
2. The rise of robots READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Underwater challenge in Indian Ocean READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. Weather-related disasters continue to displace more than conflict and violence READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. Shift the focus to duty-based approach READ MORE
2. Vote on the basis of consciousness, not conditioning READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” is the golden rule of ethics and it is the highest principle of social ethics. Comment.
2. The Indian Constitution enshrined a balance between equitable representation of marginalised communities and the principles of meritocracy. Examine.
3. Ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process has been an ongoing endeavour, guided by judicial interventions aimed at curbing malpractices and fostering electoral integrity. Critically comment.
4. The evolution of drone technology has opened up boundless possibilities in the realm of crop assessment and monitoring. Comment.
5. How far do you agree with this view that to represent the local issues in Parliament, independent candidates play an effective role than partly relative candidates? Examine your view.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- Unless there is a change, both in approach and in leadership in Manipur and the way it has treated the conflict, the situation will continue to fester.
- The twin challenges in tackling EPTB are lack of awareness, even among physicians, and lack of accurate diagnostic and treatment criteria.
- India should also never forget that for the big brother-small brother syndrome to be overcome, the onus lies on the big brother — the style of diplomacy matters as much as the substance in relations between the two countries.
- On the other hand, building a nation without laying a solid foundation in its individuals is like building sandcastles, which soon crumble away.
- “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Known as the golden rule of ethics, this is the highest principle of social ethics.
- Each election represents a great possibility. Democracy is a tremendous tool of self-determination where people are the power and decide the destiny of the nation.
- India must work on above strategy to realise the true potential of its services exports, which extend well beyond its established IT sector.
- Early education is essential for shaping future innovators and entrepreneurs so that they can drive the nation towards a bright future.
- Efficient resolution of electoral disputes is indispensable for upholding the sanctity of elections and fostering public trust in the democratic process.
- Striking a balance between equitable representation of marginalised communities and the principles of meritocracy has been enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
- The Indian Constitution enshrined a balance between equitable representation of marginalised communities and the principles of meritocracy.
- Ensuring transparency and accountability in the electoral process has been an ongoing endeavour, guided by judicial interventions aimed at curbing malpractices and fostering electoral integrity.
- As robotics technology continues to advance, it will further transform society and open new possibilities for innovation and human-machine collaboration.
- India’s strategic redeployment of troops from the Maldives reflects evolving alliances and diplomatic shifts in the Indian Ocean region.
- The evolution of drone technology has opened up boundless possibilities in the realm of crop assessment and monitoring.
ESSAY TOPIC
- If you want to test a man’s character, give him power.
50-WORD TALK
- As Elon Musk comes calling, India’s notification of 100% FDI in space sector is timely. It isn’t automatic. FDI above 49% or 74% will need government approval. Unfortunately, we’ve seen the ‘system’, armed with discretions, defeat many reforms. We can only hope this won’t be the fate of space FDI.
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.
