Table of Contents
(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. What is anti-microbial resistance (AMR) and why is it a grave threat? READ MORE
2. All about the Polaris Dawn mission, which will attempt first private spacewalk READ MORE
3. What a new study reveals on the ageing of teen girl brains during the pandemic READ MORE
4. Heatwaves linked to 34% higher risk of perinatal death in sub-Saharan Africa, study finds READ MORE
5. PM chairs First meeting of Governing Body of Anusandhan National Research Foundation READ MORE
6. Rural access to electricity had differential benefits: Study READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. The silent crisis: Rising suicide cases demand urgent attention READ MORE
2. Why religion and caste based campaigns are good for India READ MORE
3. Decisions and dynamics: Unpacking the impact of contraceptive decisions on domestic violence READ MORE
4. Levels of far-flung Arctic sea ice can change monsoon patterns: study READ MORE
5. Childhood trauma and its lasting impact on adult relationships READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Developed India needs civil governance reforms READ MORE
2. SEBI’s credibility at stake READ MORE
3. Jharkhand MNREGA audits can revolutionise corruption deterrence READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Enhance mid-day meal programme READ MORE
2. Taking TB seriously: On the BPaLM treatment regimen for drug-resistant tuberculosis READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. Philippines, Vietnam deepen defence ties: what does this mean for the South China Seas dispute? READ MORE
2. UAE-India ties are rooted in affinity, trust and respect READ MORE
3. India’s role in peacemaking in Ukraine READ MORE
4. Strategic partnership READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure: How to ensure healthy competition READ MORE
2. Fintech: Paving the way for sustainable development READ MORE
3. Economic empowerment can reduce inequality READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Pay urgent attention to plastic waste crisis READ MORE
2. A Roadmap for Green and Transition Finance in India READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Montelukast: overused and dangerous READ MORE
2. Mpox: Time for vigil, preventive measures READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Drone attacks in Manipur must set alarm bells ringing READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024: A city-centric analysis READ MORE
2. Monsoon mayhem: Tackling urban flooding READ MORE
3. How to make disaster relief truly effective READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. Aspects of consciousness will remain unknown to AI READ MORE
2. Needed, a code of conduct for regulatory chiefs READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. India’s commitment to “ASEAN centrality” on all strategic issues needs to coordinate more closely on geopolitical issues including Myanmar, the South China Sea and Quad engagement. Comment.
2. Public health policies of the government indicate that there has been a severe paralysis when it comes to public health policies that addresses the felt needs of people. Examine.
3. The Act East Policy (AEP) has been one of New Delhi’s most enduring and consistent foreign policy strategies since the end of the Cold War. Comment.
4. India’s Act East Policy has the potential to significantly alter the geopolitical and geo-economic landscape of the region, especially in light of rising Chinese influence. Examine.
5. The northeastern region of India is crucial to Act East policy, and its future success is heavily dependent on achieving peace, stability and development in these states. Comment.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- Integrity, transparency and the fight against corruption have to be part of the culture.
- While caution is being exercised everywhere, the sale of this drug in India is unregulated, largely irrational, and seems to be increasing exponentially.
- Regulators need to step in to ensure that the abuse of drug stops, and that these health concerns are amplified among both physicians and patients.
- In a country where post-marketing surveillance tends to be limited, and mental health issues are largely under-reported and stigmatised, we need to raise awareness and prevent an epidemic of neuropsychiatric adverse effects, especially in young children.
- India stands at the crossroads of innovation and regulation in the implementation of digital public infrastructure. Private firms bring innovation and speed of execution due to their autonomy, but they may be operating in a regulatory vacuum.
- Digital infrastructure should be seen as basic infrastructure, where the state has a critical role to play, and an instrument of industrial policy akin to roads, airports, and electricity.
- The restoration of peace in Europe and a new compact between Russia and the West is the most preferred outcome, for it makes it easier to accelerate India’s economic growth and pursue the goal of a secure Asia.
- Blended finance leverages development finance, multilaterals, and sovereign funds to mobilise commercial capital in areas perceived as high risk.
- India’s failure to ensure quality universal delivery of public goods like education, health, nutrition, clean environment, and urban living spaces compromises its quest for an inclusive society and economy, with concomitant fallout for productivity and wages that can lead to lives of dignity.
- As India’s fintech landscape continues to experience unprecedented growth, it is not only transforming the financial sector but also advancing sustainability.
- India’s fintech ecosystem per se has seen significant growth initiatives that support sustainable development goals, enhance financial inclusion and foster green economic activities.
- Indian diplomacy is soaring to new heights. As nations around the world eagerly welcome Indian businesses and forge strategic alliances, India is experiencing an unprecedented wave of global goodwill and influence not seen in years.
- Economic inequality has persisted for long and the present global economic scenario clearly indicates it will last at least for the foreseeable future.
- Measures such as community monitoring and the publication of data and menus could help reduce corruption and mismanagement of resources in the midday meal programmes.
- Corruption remains a major problem in the midday meal programme across the country. A systematic review of the quality and quantity of food products and the provision of necessities like cooking gas should be done rigorously enforced by the government.
ESSAY TOPIC
- Smallness adores and adorns itself – greatness is humble.
50-WORD TALK
- India’s fintech sector is leading the way in advancing sustainability through the development of novel financial services that promote social and environmental objectives. Given the favourable regulatory environments and ongoing technical progress, the fintech industry is in a strong position to increase its influence on sustainable development in India.
- Forget West Bengal, it’s the constitutional collapse in Manipur that’s a fit case for imposing President’s Rule. There’s resounding evidence of the CM’s failure in Manipur. The state government has also let the persistent violence become a sectarian issue, promoting a divisive atmosphere that is not conducive to peacekeeping efforts.
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.