(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)
Prelim and Main
1. What is satellite spectrum, why most countries prefer not to hold auctions READ MORE
2. Depression remaps a major brain network: What a new study found READ MORE
3. Global burnt area due to climate change likely increased by over 15%, shows attribution study READ MORE
4. Cyclone Dana to hit Odisha, West Bengal: How and why cyclones are named READ MORE
5. Egypt becomes 2nd country in 2024 to be declared ‘malaria-free’ READ MORE
6. India, China reach agreement on patrolling along LAC in eastern Ladakh READ MORE
7. Laws that regulate minority institutions do not breach secularism, says Supreme Court READ MORE
8. Black holes in Webb data allay threat to cosmology’s standard model READ MORE
9. Supreme Court says secularism a core part of the Constitution READ MORE
Main
GS Paper- 1
1. The quiet struggles and shifting realities of ageing READ MORE
2. What do the Atlantic Ocean hurricane forecasts foretell for India? READ MORE
3. The invisible battle for mental health in India READ MORE
4. The divisive legacy of British colonialism: A persistent threat to India’s unity READ MORE
GS Paper- 2
POLITY AND GOVERNANCE
1. Culture and society: On upholding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act READ MORE
2. An approaching milestone in constitutional governance READ MORE
3. The Finance Commission must revisit the devolution criteria to fund states READ MORE
SOCIAL ISSUES
1. Shameful position on hunger index READ MORE
2. Urbanisation and youth: Building a healthier future amid rapid growth READ MORE
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
1. In German chancellor’s India visit, a chance for deeper ties with Berlin READ MORE
2. Dealing with China: Why India should rethink strategy READ MORE
3. India-Canada relations: In the age of sovereignty READ MORE
GS Paper- 3
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Welcome rethink on FTAs READ MORE
2. Does India really need a central bank digital currency? READ MORE
3. Unlocking the full potential of GatiShakti READ MORE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY
1. New assessment highlights role of wetlands in National Biodiversity Strategies at COP16 READ MORE
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1. No Indian working in India has won a science Nobel in 94 years: Here’s why READ MORE
2. AI: Redefining learning in the 21st Century READ MORE
INTERNAL SECURITY
1. After recent terror episode, a wake up call in J&K READ MORE
2. Dastardly strike READ MORE
DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. South Asian countries must work together to tackle high risk of flooding disasters READ MORE
GS Paper- 4
ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY
1. UPSC Ethics Simplified: War and Ethics READ MORE
2. Step out of shadows READ MORE
3. Will humans learn from their history? READ MORE
CASE STUDY
1. Student suicides spur changes at NLU Delhi. ‘No detention’ policy to compassionate leave READ MORE
Questions for the MAIN exam
1. Constitutional governance in India is not merely a facet of the laws, rules and regulations that govern the establishment and the evolution of democratic institutions rather It is about permeating a deep sense of constitutional culture. Comment.
2. The citizenship provisions in the Constitution referred to ‘citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution’ and Parliament was not deprived of the power to introduce provisions on citizenship for a different category of people from a different date. Examine the statement in the light of recent Supreme Court’s Judgement.
3. The social and economic development of India is an example of the progressive implementation of public policy over the last several decades. Examine.
4. Federalism is a facet of constitutional governance. Comment.
5. The rise of State-level political parties across India and the passing of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments have deepened the idea of federalism in India. Examine.
6. The Constitution is an instrument of galvanising social conscience and political consciousness. Comment.
7. The PM GatiShakti initiative is revolutionising India’s infrastructure by integrating digital planning tools to expedite project completion and improve multimodal connectivity. Critically Examine.
QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS
- At a time when the exercise to finalise a National Register of Citizens for Assam is in limbo — 19 lakh people have been identified as non-citizens, but there have been no further developments — any decision invalidating Section 6A would have created fresh complications.
- The citizenship provisions in the Constitution referred to ‘citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution’ and Parliament was not deprived of the power to introduce provisions on citizenship for a different category of people from a different date.
- The Constitution is very forthright in recognising the highest degree of importance being attached to the fundamental rights and the courts, which are institutions created under the Constitution to protect the rights of people.
- The idea of federalism has also led to the passing of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, which led to the establishment of panchayati raj institutions and nagarpalikas.
- While there are fundamental challenges relating to the economic model of governance of media institutions, it is fair to say that media and civil society have contributed to the instilling of faith in Indian democracy.
- The Constitution is an instrument of galvanising social conscience and political consciousness.
- The respect for democracy and faith in democratic institutions in India is a core constitutional value that has withstood the test of time.
- Given the alarming levels of land degradation and biodiversity loss in India, a law like EU’s Nature Restoration Law in India would not only help India restore its degraded ecosystems but also contribute to its socio-economic development and climate resilience.
- The finance commission’s recommendations are advisory, often making it the reason for disagreements and financial mismanagement.
- Programmes such as the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) aim to provide supplementary nutrition to millions of pregnant and lactating women, along with children under six years of age.
- There is a need for a unified political strategy that addresses not only the immediate security concerns but also the long-term socio-economic challenges that contribute to unrest.
- Investing in local economic opportunities, countering extremist ideologies through educational initiatives and strengthening intelligence network can make a lot of difference.
- The PM GatiShakti initiative is revolutionising India’s infrastructure by integrating digital planning tools to expedite project completion and improve multimodal connectivity.
- The India-Canada fallout underscores shifting power dynamics, as states like India increasingly prioritize national integrity over diplomatic norms
ESSAY TOPIC
- The objective of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives
50-WORD TALK
- India, China have made a breakthrough by restoring LAC patrolling rights. The new protocol is tough but clear and as the strategic wisdom goes, good fences make good neighbours. De-escalation is some distance away, but territorially, it’s as good as restoring status quo ante. Modi government has managed this wisely.
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.
