Table of Contents
(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. Why US Fed cut interest rates, how India could be impacted READ MORE
2. One Nation, One Election: What the ECI must do to hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls across India READ MORE
3. Why Earth will temporarily get a ‘mini-moon’ in September READ MORE
4. Centre envisions contiguous cheetah conservation landscape across Kuno and Gandhi Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan: Report READ MORE
5. White Revolution 2.0 to empower women: Amit Shah READ MORE
6. India abstains from UNGA vote against Israel, says focus should be “building bridges” READ MORE
7. India should increase capacity of court system to reduce number of pending trials in money laundering cases: FATF report READ MORE
8. ICG inks MoU with key environmental foundations to Combat Marine Pollution & Protect Biodiversity READ MORE
9. Harappan civilisation: enigma remains even after 100 years of exploration READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. Column | When Harappans had unicorns READ MORE
2. Should children be barred from social media? READ MORE
3. Study shows protected areas only 30% effective in combating deforestation READ MORE
4. Antarctic ozone hole formation begins late due to weak polar vortex READ MORE
5. Reclaim water bodies to ward off water crisis READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections READ MORE
2. New criminal codes, same old challenges of the justice system READ MORE
3. Why One Nation, One Election must be challenged READ MORE
4. Chronicles of compliance: The missing case diaries in money laundering probes READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Building on the gains of Swachh Bharat Mission READ MORE
2. Time ripe for the govt to fulfil social security promises READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. India’s place in Russia-Ukraine peace-making READ MORE
2. Exploding devices, West Asia wars & global supply chains READ MORE
3. Indus Waters Treaty must reflect new realities READ MORE
4. Pakistan’s worsening internal security a concern for India READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Gauging the employment scene READ MORE
2. India’s untapped ocean energy: A blueprint for powering the future READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. A climate crisis agenda remains urgent READ MORE
2. India needs urgent, actionable plan to meet climate goals as time runs out READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. How Kerala reduced mortality from amoebic meningoencephalitis READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Balancing privacy with national security need READ MORE
2. Prioritising deterrence in India’s national security plans 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. Seeking refuge from strains of everyday life READ MORE
2. A note of enlightenment to enrich your thoughts READ MORE
3. Erosion of integrity plagues state police forces READ MORE
4. Apply Sports ethics in the Workplace READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. Subsuming multi-tier elections into simultaneous mode has the potential to reduce the importance of each tier, especially the Assembly and municipal levels, and is anti-federal. Comment.
2. One nation, One Election will be the biggest tool in making our democracy effective, vibrant and participative. Critically Examine.
3. The separation of powers among the executive, judicial and legislative branches of the government is indispensable to ensuring checks and balances, which in turn are essential for democratic governance. Analyse.
4. The adoption of the principle of the Basic Structure of the Constitution is an important safeguard against the denial of fundamental rights of citizens by a predatory state. Comment.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- India is an important voice for the Global South and it succeeded in ensuring its G-20 presidency focused on war outcomes such as energy and food security that matter to the developing world rather than the war itself.
- At a time when the government is dealing with internal conflicts including Manipur, revving up the economy through international engagement, regional turbulence and a host of other important issues, it could justifiably question the need to spend its resources on this conflict.
- As a country of considerable consequence in the world, one that straddles the West and the east, the Global North and South, and as the only country that is member of both the Quad (Australia, India, Japan, United States) and BRICS, India is uniquely positioned.
- History teaches us that men and nations only behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.
- Subsuming multi-tier elections into simultaneous mode has the potential to reduce the importance of each tier, especially the Assembly and municipal levels, and is anti-federal.
- In a multi-tiered governance system, people choose their representatives based on their perception of who is best suited.
- The success of the new laws depends on more than addressing structural deficits. It requires comprehensive, across-the-board training to upgrade quality and knowledge and change mindsets.
- One nation, One Election will be the biggest tool in making our democracy effective, vibrant and participative.
- The One Nation, One Election proposal undermines the role of the Election Commission and elected legislatures.
- The values learned through sports are not only essential for athletic success but also for professional growth and productivity in the workplace. By embracing these values, individuals and teams can foster a work culture that promotes collaboration, perseverance and a drive for excellence.
- Money laundering poses a significant threat to society, undermines democratic institutions, and fosters criminal activities and corruption
- The role of independent and empowered institutions, including those that draw authority from the Constitution, such as the Election Commission, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India or the Union Public Service Commission, is important safeguard against the arbitrary exercise of power by the state.
- The adoption of the principle of the Basic Structure of the Constitution is an important safeguard against the denial of fundamental rights of citizens by a predatory state.
- Indian democracy is a precious but fragile asset. It is incumbent on those who value the freedoms that are enshrined in the Constitution to work together to prevent the emergence of a predatory state which holds the citizen as accountable to and subordinate to the state. This is the very antithesis of democracy.
ESSAY TOPIC
- Smallness adores and adorns itself – greatness is humble.
50-WORD TALK
- Donald Trump’s first debate with Kamala Harris is the kind of political face off a healthy democracy needs. It’s better than politicians talking at each other through tweets and rallies. This round goes to Harris. It’s fashionable nowadays to forecast America’s downfall, but Indian politics can learn a thing or two.
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.