(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. Explained: Debate on skilled immigration, green cards & H-1B visas in US READ MORE
2. Explained: The ‘no-detention’ policy for students of Classes 5 and 8, why it has been contentious READ MORE
3. Marine heatwave decimates nearly 4 million of Alaska’s common murre seabirds READ MORE
4. Remembering Manmohan Singh, architect of India’s economic reforms READ MORE
5. A global polio resurgence and the need to reevaluate the basics READ MORE
6. RBI sets up panel to develop a framework on ethical use of AI in financial sector READ MORE
7. Why is strengthening fisheries extension services crucial? | Explained READ MORE
8. Courts must not assume expertise in banking, leave that to RBI: SC judgment READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. Interlinking rivers: Proceed with a pragmatic approach READ MORE
2. State of forests: Some gains, severe depletion READ MORE
3. Multipronged strategy a must to curb gender-based violence READ MORE
4. Witch-hunting in India: A persistent plague claiming women’s lives READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Pushed through: On mega projects READ MORE
2. Can ONOE redefine India’s democracy? READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Educating India’s young population READ MORE
2. India’s hidden crisis: Battling malnutrition for a healthier future READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential READ MORE
2. Negotiate with China, but warily READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Should the wealth tax be reinstated in India? READ MORE
2. State-specific agri policy is the way forward READ MORE
3. The key to shaping inclusive future READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. Unlocking philanthropy to meet India’s climate goals READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Is bird flu the next pandemic? READ MORE
2. Deep-tech focus critical for India to lead global digital innovation READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Pegasus probe needs new push READ MORE
2. Digital Personal Data Protection Act: Shaping India’s AI-driven fintech sector READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. The lapses in the disaster management Bill READ MORE
2. Nagapattinam’s journey of resilience, lessons for the future READ MORE
3. 2 decades on: Strides in warning systems READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. Achievers never quit READ MORE
2. Our inner motivation READ MORE
3. AI, capitalism, and ethics: The urgent need for responsible governance READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. Malnutrition among children in India stands as a pressing public health challenge, intricately linked to poverty, systemic inequalities and environmental hurdles. Comment.
2. Regional disparities intensifying the challenge of malnutrition in India. In the light of the statement critically examine the initiatives taken by Government of India to tackle the issue.
3. How far do you think that Simultaneous elections are an attack on the autonomy and independence of state governments and weaken federal structure? Justify your opinion.
4. While ONOE has the potential to streamline India’s electoral process and reduce its financial burden, its impact on federalism and the complexity of its implementation necessitates careful consideration. Discuss.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
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- Despise the enemy strategically but take him seriously tactically.
- India’s over-reliance on China and possible global shifts after the U.S. regime change underscore the need for diversification.
- India-Kazakhstan collaboration can enhance India’s resource security, reduce dependence on China, and support sustainability by procuring rare earth through domestic extraction and import sources through partners in closer proximity.
- The draft policy lacks understanding of the agrarian crisis. It has not taken into consideration the bitter experiences of farmers with private companies.
- It is high time the UNGA started negotiations for a global convention on the elimination of sexual and gender-based violence.
- Both India and China are growing economies. The space for growth at the global and regional levels is limited. Therefore, conflict is bound to arise at some stage for the dominance of that limited space.
- With the US viewing India as a frontline state to fight Chinese expansionism, a major constraint to a closer US-India hug is the Indian policy of strategic autonomy.
- Malnutrition among children in India stands as a pressing public health challenge, intricately linked to poverty, systemic inequalities and environmental hurdles.
- True progress is reflected in the wellbeing of every individual, especially the youngest members of society. By prioritising nutrition and equity, India can foster a healthier, well-nourished generation and pave the way for sustainable development.
- As automation, artificial intelligence and globalisation reshape industries, lifelong learning and adaptability are essential to staying competitive.
- Skill development is more than a response to economic demands; it is a transformative force that shapes our world.
- A critical issue is ONOE’s potential impact on federalism. It clashes with the concept of federalism, contrary to the idea of India as a “Union of States” specified in Article 1.
- Simultaneous elections are an attack on the autonomy and independence of state governments. This can not only weaken this federal structure but also increase the conflict of interest between the Centre and states.
- While ONOE has the potential to streamline India’s electoral process and reduce its financial burden, its impact on federalism and the complexity of its implementation necessitates careful consideration.
- Misuse of sophisticated electronic tools for surveillance of citizens and political opponents happens under authoritarian dispensations.
ESSAY TOPIC
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- A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.
50-WORD TALK
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- The GST Council’s latest meeting has further complicated an already torturous tax system. Tax rates on food items vary based on location, price, specific ingredients, and sometimes even temperature. This encourages evasion and discretion of the tax officials. Meant for ease of doing business, GST is boomeranging on the idea.
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.
