(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. India to set up International Big Cat Alliance READ MORE
2. Don’t make appeal on basis of caste, religion, EC tells parties READ MORE
3. ‘States Have Few Areas Of Taxation, We Must Not Dilute Those’ : Supreme Court Expresses Concerns About Diluting States’ Tax Powers On Minerals READ MORE
4. Decoding the script: On the Genome India Project and its sequencing 10,000 Indian genomes READ MORE
5. Why have GDP and GVA growth rates diverged in Q3? READ MORE
6. Why the Supreme Court overturned its 2018 decision, which set a time limit on courts’ stay orders READ MORE
7. 44 million women, 26 million men in India were obese in 2022: The Lancet READ MORE
8. Climate change threatens African great apes habitats, may witness frequent extreme climate events in future READ MORE
9. UNEA-6 to consider 12 draft resolutions on its final day READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. ‘Gender gap’ between tall talk and action READ MORE
2. Uttrakhand’s Uniform Civil Code Is a Mere Extension of Highly Controlled Lives Indian Women Lead READ MORE
3. Most of Greater Horn of Africa to see excess rain till May thanks to El Nino, climate change READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Cross voting, whips and voter paradoxes READ MORE
2. Do you ‘elect’ or ‘select’? READ MORE
3. Proportionality under review: Analysing Justice Neela Gokhale’s perspective on IT Amendment Rules READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. India’s pink economy READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. Change and continuity in India’s Palestine policy READ MORE
2. India needs to get its strategy right amid global churn READ MORE
3. Indian diplomacy: Leveraging soft power READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. India’s growth surprise READ MORE
2. Making sense of GDP numbers READ MORE
3. Economic surge: Manufacturing sector leading the way READ MORE
4. Push for renewable energy welcome, but focus on adaptation READ MORE
5. MSP methodology and farmer demands READ MORE
6. Karnataka farm distress requires urgent relief READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. A spot of good news READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. Chipping in for chips: Semiconductor industry set for big investments READ MORE
2. DC Edit | Indian astronauts set for space adventure DC Comment READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. Not a foolproof solution READ MORE
2. Necessary for security READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. Dilemmas in disaster management: SAARC under scrutiny READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. Creator vs. created: Ethics in AI course applies faith to rising concerns of new tech tool READ MORE
2. Building bridges with empathy READ MORE
3. Hands: Crafting connections, shaping destinies READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. Restoration of order and stability in West Asia and a permanent fix to the Palestine question should be the guiding core of India’s Act West policy. Comment.
2. In India the anti-defection law has embedded this undemocratic practice in the Constitution. Critically comment.
3. India is an aspirant to a place at the high table of international power politics and for that, a reputation for strategic dependability is a sine qua non. Comment.
4. Through proactive engagement and strategic partnerships, India continues to strengthen its position as a key player in international affairs, contributing to regional stability and global cooperation. Comment in the light of recent developments.
5. The changing nature of India’s foreign policy outlook over the last decade has gone through remarkable changes in India’s bilateral relationships with its Quad partners. Critically Discuss.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- There is no such thing as a vote that does not matter.
- India’s historical policy towards Palestine has been evolving, but a permanent fix to the Palestine question should not be lost sight of.
- An immediate end to the war, restoration of order and stability in West Asia and a permanent fix to the Palestine question are as much in India’s interests as anybody else’s in West Asia.
- A broad-based revival of private investments is critical to sustain high growth rates over the medium run as the government tempers its fast and furious investments to enable fiscal consolidation.
- In India the anti-defection law has embedded this undemocratic practice in the Constitution.
- The uptick will boost sentiment in the economy. But a rejuvenation of private consumption and investment is necessary to sustain economic momentum.
- While India has a rich pool of talent in chip designing, it needs to work towards incentivising and retaining the best brains, for they can play a decisive role in making India a semiconductor hub.
- The big push to semiconductor plants holds the key to unlocking a multitude of opportunities.
- India is an aspirant to a place at the high table of international power politics. For that, a reputation for strategic dependability is a sine qua non.
- In international affairs a reputation for reliability is a more important asset than demonstration of tactical cleverness.
- Being the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, India has faced mounting pressure to step up initiatives in the global fight to shift to clean energy.
- While mitigation efforts have been clearly spelt out with the introduction of green growth initiatives such as green mobility, energy efficiency and the green hydrogen mission but developing adaptation solutions and framing a prompt response to current and future climate change impacts is critical and needs to be prioritised.
- As India looks to fulfil its ambitious targets in pursuit of a just and equitable society, it is crucial that it follows a holistic approach for the benefit of its citizens.
- In the realm of diplomacy, every gesture and every interaction holds the power to shape bilateral relations and forge alliances.
- Through proactive engagement and strategic partnerships, India continues to strengthen its position as a key player in international affairs, contributing to regional stability and global cooperation.
- Law enforcement agencies must rigorously enforce wildlife protection laws to combat poaching, illegal wildlife trade and habitat destruction.
- Collaborating with international organisations and neighbouring countries to address transboundary conservation issues will also help.
- Though absolute democracy sounds hypothetical, it is in this form only that the interests of the majority get prioritised while the needs and rights of the marginal and the minorities suffer.
- Social media platforms have the potential to exacerbate societal discord and undermine public trust in information sources by enabling the widespread transmission and dissemination of false information.
- Upholding the position of not defining what constitutes ‘fake news’ will leave the ground for ample misuse and create an imperative imbalance between people’s free speech rights and legitimate State interests.
- Unlocking the economic potential of the LGBTQ+ community will enhance India’s economic progress by tapping into diverse talents, driving innovation, and fostering sustainable economic growth
ESSAY TOPIC
- Passivity is fatal to a soldier.
50-WORD TALK
- Mumbai’s Gokhale bridge-Barfiwala flyover gaffe, followed by the BMC and Western Railway pointing fingers at each other is a classic case of everything wrong with the city’s planning. There are multiple agencies involved and the left hand doesn’t know what the right is doing. The city deserves better than piecemeal development.
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.
