(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. Who is Harekrushna Mahatab, the Odisha icon whose legacy the BJP wants to claim? READ MORE
2. Why have onion prices shot up and will they come down soon? READ MORE
3. CSE-DTE at COP29: Current CO2 rise to cause extreme losses to vulnerable mountain communities, says report READ MORE
4. Climate change piggybacking conflicts to put millions in dire situation, finds report released at COP29 READ MORE
5. Why experts are concerned about adoption of Article 6.4 rules for carbon market at COP29 READ MORE
6. New NASA-ISRO satellite ‘NISAR’ to revolutionise Earth monitoring, disaster preparedness READ MORE
7. Emissions due to private aviation surged by 46% in the last 5 years: Study READ MORE
8. Scientists uncover a magnetic misunderstanding about Uranus READ MORE
9. Global carbon dioxide emissions set to rise 0.8% over 2023, India’s contribution to go up 4.6% READ MORE
10. Government cites 17 reasons to deny or cancel foreign fund registration of NGOs READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. It’s not social constraints or access anymore — women are held back by lack of employment opportunities READ MORE
2. Women waste pickers in India: Transforming waste management amidst challenges READ MORE
3. Creating a workplace culture that truly supports mental health READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Counting right: On caste surveys READ MORE
2. Ending discrimination in prisons READ MORE
3. Constitutional clarity on property rights READ MORE
4. The Supreme Court and the need to restore institutional coherence READ MORE
5. Don’t expect much litigation with SC ruling on property rights. India is in privatisation era READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’ READ MORE
2. Inflated BPL data? READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. India, Trump, and the crisis in multilateralism READ MORE
2. A mixed report card for the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor READ MORE
3. Trump’s win sets stage for ‘America First’ revival READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Slowing capex: Focus more on growth dynamics than changing target norms READ MORE
2. Organic farming: Cultivating a climate-conscious READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Giving shape to India’s carbon credit mechanism READ MORE
2. Biodiversity loss reflects global failure READ MORE
3. India bears the brunt READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Inactivated COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac associated with TTP READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Need awareness to avoid online fraud READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. India committed to Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction: PM’s aide P.K. Mishra READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. Reining in civil servants in Kerala READ MORE
2. Tackle inner aggression READ MORE
3. Breaking the Cycle of Burnout READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. India’s interest in cultivating the Colombo Security Conclave as a vital forum in the region is demonstrated by its need to look for avenues to enhance cooperation in the Indian Ocean. Analyse.
2. Organic farming is emerging as a sustainable agricultural solution, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional farming practice. Comment.
3. The global clean energy transition agenda is driven by social, environmental and economic concerns. Comment.
4. The IMEC is not a direct alternative to China’s BRI, but it is part of the global response to counter China’s growing economic influence. Discuss.
5. In today’s competitive business landscape, corporate ethics, profit, and corruption are intricately connected. Discuss how to achieve financial success while adhering to ethical standards?
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
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- Multilateralism — economic, political, and institutional — that reached its peak at the turn of the 21st century is now in trouble.
- As the crisis of multilateralism deepens, India may need to devote more attention to “minilateral” groups and coalitions of “like-minded” countries in dealing with global issues.
- Established in 2008 to address the global financial crisis, the G20 has struggled in recent years to maintain its relevance amid deepening geopolitical and economic divides.
- India needs to invest more vigorously in these initiatives until the conditions for productive multilateralism re-emerge in the global arena.
- To enhance transparency and uphold environmental integrity within India’s carbon credit system, it is imperative to have comprehensive disclosure of project details, including carbon reduction techniques, benchmarks and third-party verification reports, on a centralised, easily accessible platform.
- India’s carbon credit mechanism, albeit nascent, demands stringent enforcement and an alignment with international and domestic realities to be effective.
- By focusing on transparency and integrity, India has the opportunity to not only provide for a more mature carbon market but also to stimulate its climate finance aspirations, paving the way for practical, sustainable development.
- The recent Supreme Court ruling, strengthening individual property rights and limiting arbitrary State acquisition, is progressive.
- The Supreme Court ruling, strengthening individual property rights has significant implications for India’s economic governance and property rights.
- Poverty is not the root; greed is the root. Poverty is the outcome.
- Organic farming is emerging as a sustainable agricultural solution, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional farming practice.
- With a growing focus on environmental issues, organic farming has emerged as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change.
- The ‘India Climate Report 2024’ serves as a somber reminder of the escalating costs of climate inaction. A collective and urgent response is needed, one that includes better data collection, sustainable urban planning and policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- The evolving global trade landscape may offer India an opportunity to capture markets left by China, positioning it as a key partner in America’s strategy to diversify supply chains.
- India, with its growing manufacturing sector and cost advantages, emerged as a potential alternative to China for certain goods. If Trump continues to push for decoupling from China, India could benefit by positioning itself as a substitute supplier in many areas including semiconductors.
- Recognising the intersection of caste, gender and class in the waste sector is essential to building a cleaner, more equitable world for all.
- India’s interest in cultivating the Colombo Security Conclave as a vital forum in the region is demonstrated by its need to look for avenues to enhance cooperation in the Indian Ocean.
ESSAY TOPIC
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- Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing inessential to take away.
50-WORD TALK
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- J&K Assembly resolution seeking dialogue with Centre on return to special status avoids mentioning Article 370. This makes it rhetorical in its sweep, but pragmatic in substance. It also shows how Omar Abdullah has matured in politics. There’s no need to be knee-jerked into negativity. This, in fact, is progress.
- A second term for Donald Trump is already making global climate action advocates wary. He’s a denier. He was reluctant to support past climate commitments, including financial support to India. The US exited from the Paris Accord in his first term. All this dampens the mood for COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Things to Remember:
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- 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.
