(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Genetic evidence clears mother jailed for killing kids READ MORE  
2. EU lawmakers give nod to plan on bloc’s future AI regulations READ MORE
3. May wholesale prices drop 3.48% READ MORE
4. Centre stops sale of wheat, rice to States under OMSS READ MORE
5. Law Commission seeks fresh inputs on Uniform Civil Code READ MORE
6. Union govt. moots new HDI for 28 lakh vulnerable tribals READ MORE
7. The status of transgenic crops in India READ MORE
8. New chikungunya vaccine: Climate change may spread demand READ MORE
9. Species with ‘objectionable’ scientific names: The naming process, the debate around it READ MORE
10. What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers READ MORE
11. The Role of Fungi and Their ‘Necromass’ in Absorbing Carbon Emissions READ MORE
12. East Africa’s Masai giraffes more endangered than previously thought; here’s why READ MORE

Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Biparjoy shows changing nature of Arabian Sea cyclones. Climate-proof India’s west coast READ MORE  
2. Unity and Disunity~II READ MORE
3. Unity and Disunity~III READ MORE
4. Male-centric medicine is affecting women’s health READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Fix govt accountability for personal data leaks READ MORE  
2. Conflict management READ MORE
3. Law Commission’s Report on Sedition Is a Non Sequitur READ MORE
4. Modi govt right to dismiss Jack Dorsey. Social media must learn to respect national sovereignty READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Strengthening the Integrated Child Development Services scheme READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. India is drifting away from Russia on defence READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. The next Finance Commission will have a tough task READ MORE
2. How India can become a global maritime power by 2030: Improvement in World Bank ranking on ports reflects steps taken in maritime sector READ MORE
3. Economic integration and the transmission of democracy READ MORE
4. The economic challenge of growing fast while going green READ MORE
5. Banking on governance: RBI’s suggestions well-directed, but problems need to be tackled more holistically READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Tackle plastic menace to sustain the Earth READ MORE
2. Give a green touch to product development READ MORE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Plug R&D gaps to make the most of US cooperation READ MORE

SECURITY

1. Quantum warfare poses threat to national security READ MORE

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. A Disaster That Was Waiting to Happen: Averting accidents on the overloaded railway networks is easier said than done. READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. Let your mind lead you to eternal happiness READ MORE
2. Impediments on the path READ MORE
3. Being in the present is a critical entrepreneurial trait READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. While social media platforms play an important role in democratic discourse and free speech, they must operate within the confines of national law. In light of the statement, discuss how India can uphold a balance between democratic values and national sovereignty?
2. Discuss, how climate change is affecting the cyclonic process in the Arabian Sea? Discuss its pros and cons for India’s renewable energy push.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
• The rights and entitlements of a person in India are to be determined on the basis of the Constitution and not the infamous text of the past which advocated and legitimised inequality and injustice.
• The ultimate test for a democracy is whether its judicial institutions can stand criticism, or are too prompt in sniffing contempt, and whether, by dint of their authority, they can impinge on the personal liberty of a person critical of the courts a…
• To ensure that the judiciary, the institution of last resort for the citizen, remains vibrant and effective, it must be open to criticism.
• Just reminding bank directors of their responsibilities may be ticking the right boxes, but that may not solve anything.
• The government should stand by its counter-affidavit filed before the Supreme Court and repeal the sedition law in line with the admissions and concessions that were made.
• Merits or demerits of any law aside, a nation should never be forced to amend its legislation due to social media tactics and its power to generate ‘collective opinion’.
• India should establish clear and fair digital laws that uphold democratic values and prevent their misuse by powerful platforms.
• While social media platforms play an important role in democratic discourse and free speech, they must operate within the confines of national law. The balance between upholding democratic values and maintaining national sovereignty is delicate but necessary.
• India’s renewable energy push highly depends on the west coast’s wind potential. Protecting the energy infrastructure there is critical to ensure a smooth energy transition.
• It is time for policy intervention in the space of gender-specific research in medicine, with India’s G-20 presidency an ideal time to highlight this issue.

50-WORD TALK

• Two consecutive months of contracting wholesale prices, though on high bases, is a welcome respite from recently-spiralling vegetable, milk prices. Retail inflation is also easing toward the 4% target. This validates RBI’s hawkish policy so far. Its caution over potential adverse global, domestic factors sets the right tone going ahead.
• Jack Dorsey’s revelation about the kind of pressure that was brought on Twitter is important for transparency. BJP and the Modi government have a love-hate relationship with social media. They have made sharper use of it than others. If you embrace them, also learn to deal with inclusive global platforms.
• Indians’ obsession with high airfares borders on the obscene. It’s a lot like how a spike in onion prices makes news, but not when farmers suffer price crashes. The government’s price cap nudges to airlines show that only middle-class pain warrants primetime anguish and policymakers’ attention. Let market forces prevail.

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.

1. The next step: Ethnicisation and poor governance are stumbling blocks to peace in Manipur READ MORE
2. Embracing change is key to good life READ MORE

1. Explained: Why Cyclone Biparjoy is so unusual and deadly READ MORE  
2. Tackle plastic menace to sustain the Earth READ MORE
3. Give a green touch to product development READ MORE

1. How technology can help India’s urban centres become disabled friendly READ MORE
2. How social inequality across religions is hampering quest for an inclusive India READ MORE

1. Where anyone can be accused of sedition: No linguistic change and procedural reform can remedy the problem that Section 124A poses in a post-colonial democracy READ MORE  
2. Tax law in the shadow of the higher judiciary: The central precepts on which India’s law of taxation is built face erosion, as two judgments by the top court show READ MORE
3. Digital India is not built on the Constitution READ MORE

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ | 21,000 shifted to safer places from Gujarat coast READ MORE  
2. Lightning, blamed for Canada fires, will get worse in a warming world READ MORE
3. Disinflation to be slow and long: Das READ MORE
4. No CERT-in update yet on CoWIN data leak; experts demand transparency  READ MORE
5. UN needs to be more democratic and representative, says Rajnath READ MORE
6. Two warships launched, keel laid for a third vessel at Chennai shipyard READ MORE
7. Why the US wants to rejoin UNESCO after years of disputes over Israel and Palestine READ MORE
8. What is El Nino and how it impacts the monsoon READ MORE
9. Why Punjab’s area under cotton cultivation has been decreasing READ MORE
10. What are some of the deadliest cyclones to have hit India in the past? READ MORE
11. Global Slavery Index: Where does India rank, and why are its findings contested? READ MORE
12. Western Pacific Region may see 5.2 million AMR-related deaths from 2020 to 2030: WHO study READ MORE
13. Odisha reels under intense heatwave conditions; IMD issues orange alert READ MORE

Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Explained: Why Cyclone Biparjoy is so unusual and deadly READ MORE  
2. How technology can help India’s urban centres become disabled friendly READ MORE
3. How social inequality across religions is hampering quest for an inclusive India READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Where anyone can be accused of sedition: No linguistic change and procedural reform can remedy the problem that Section 124A poses in a post-colonial democracy READ MORE  
2. Tax law in the shadow of the higher judiciary: The central precepts on which India’s law of taxation is built face erosion, as two judgments by the top court show READ MORE
3. Digital India is not built on the Constitution READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. India’s call for reformed multilateralism in G20 READ MORE
2. Peacemaker China: Beijing ticking the right boxes in West Asia READ MORE
3. Stakes high for India in West Asia: Saudi-Iran détente has put a question mark on the viability and endurance of I2U2 process READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Tax law in the shadow of the higher judiciary READ MORE  
2. Modest MSP hike is a tightrope act by govt READ MORE
3. The impact of climate change on Indian crops READ MORE
4. De-dollarisation is fast becoming a reality READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Tackle plastic menace to sustain the Earth READ MORE
2. Give a green touch to product development READ MORE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Plug R&D gaps to make the most of US cooperation READ MORE

SECURITY

1. Data protection: CoWIN leak scare a wake-up call READ MORE

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. A Disaster That Was Waiting to Happen: Averting accidents on the overloaded railway networks is easier said than done. READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. The next step: Ethnicisation and poor governance are stumbling blocks to peace in Manipur READ MORE
2. Embracing change is key to good life READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. India-Nepal ties have been viewed primarily from a political lens but time has came when the economic aspects of relation should be emphasized. Comment.
2. At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, India’s approach of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam gives a way to the world to move forward. Discuss.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• Oil is a resource that anaesthetises thought, blurs vision, corrupts.
• The de-hyphenation dogma continues to haunt New Delhi even when it has been freed of the same in relation to Western views viz neighbourhood equations in the subcontinent.
• To survive the AI era, democracies will have to come up with institutions and alliances to counter this misinformation armageddon.
• Enviornment considerations can provide a sustainable future for all. It is not only a responsible but also a promising opportunity.
• The use of skill-building activities in conjunction with a stronger push for empowerment, which includes the provision of economic opportunities, gender sensitization, as well as financial and social aid, may be able to increase this number.
• The central government ordinance on Delhi shows the dismal view of the ruling party towards opposition-led state governments.
• To successfully implement Agenda 2030, a fresh perspective is required, whereby the economic and social facets of the SDGs are conceptualised as integral components.
• Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some signs of relief.
• In the true spirit of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’, India is trying to bring about a world order which is just, equitable and mutually respectful to all.
• India’s vision for the world has always been that of ‘Vasudaiv Kutumbakam’. It has been a culture on the soil of India that considers everyone equal and wants the welfare of everyone.
• India-Nepal ties have, for the most part, been viewed primarily from a political lens. Prachanda’s visit has instead emphasised the economic aspects of the relationship, thus steering the relationship back to normal waters after a stormy interlude.
• The balance between technological gains and the harmful effect of the technology is a policy debate that will challenge governance all over the world.
• At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, the importance of keeping Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’s sentiment alive has never been more critical.

50-WORD TALK

• It is the great resilience and tolerance of the Indian people that has contributed to the unity amidst fascinating diversity. It is the spirit of togetherness and tolerance, mostly conspicuous by its absence in the European land mass, which has bound together the Indian people of diverse regions and culture while extreme individualism and separatism have marked the evolution of European nationalism.
• India has realised that despite numerous rounds of talks at the political and military levels, there is no abatement of China’s aggression and hostility, which, in fact, have increased in the past six months. India has to develop closer ties with the US to secure political support, new investments, markets, supply chains and technologies for critical industries and build its indigenous defence industry.

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.

1. Why not turn false ego into positive ego? READ MORE
2. Emotional Express READ MORE
3. Seek God’s help to make things work READ MORE

1. Keep a close eye on monsoon’s progress READ MORE  
2. Monsoon makes a delayed date with Kerala but in time for North East India; Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies READ MORE

1. How technology can help India’s urban centres become disabled friendly READ MORE
2. How social inequality across religions is hampering quest for an inclusive India READ MORE

1. Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills: If an elected government cannot legislate, it could lead to a breakdown of parliamentary democracy READ MORE  
2. The misinformation armageddon: How artificial intelligence could undermine democracies READ MORE

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Power trading: Govt asks regulator CERC to begin process for coupling power exchanges READ MORE  
2. How does the rail interlocking system work? READ MORE
3. Nord Stream sabotage probe turns to clues inside Poland: report READ MORE
4. In defence of the annoying fruit fly  READ MORE
5. Centre to complete 3D digitisation of museums by year-end READ MORE
6. Sudan: Disastrous situation fuels ethnic conflict READ MORE
7. What’s inside EU migration deal, and what lies ahead READ MORE
8. Mizoram’s Chite Lui River is crying for help READ MORE
9. Cyclones could’ve been a rarity in the Arabian Sea historically; but not storms, say historians READ MORE
10. End of kala azar near but let’s not cheer yet READ MORE

Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Keep a close eye on monsoon’s progress READ MORE  
2. Monsoon makes a delayed date with Kerala but in time for North East India; Cyclone Biparjoy intensifies READ MORE
3. Unity and Disunity READ MORE
4.  Cholas may not be in NCERT textbooks but love for Tamil, faith in Shiva will keep them alive READ MORE
5. How technology can help India’s urban centres become disabled friendly READ MORE
6. How social inequality across religions is hampering quest for an inclusive India READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Governors cannot indefinitely hold back Bills: If an elected government cannot legislate, it could lead to a breakdown of parliamentary democracy READ MORE  
2. The misinformation armageddon: How artificial intelligence could undermine democracies READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Amplify the subject of adolescent girl nutrition READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. Global implications of Erdogan’s historic win READ MORE
2. Indo-US ties amid neo-mercantilism: PM Modi’s priority should be to minimise the scope for a US-China conflict READ MORE
3. US Sees India as an Increasingly Weaker Player in South Asia READ MORE
4. Asia-Pacific is Where China-Russia ‘No Limits’ Partnership Will be put to Test READ MORE
5. India needs to de-hyphenate China to improve ties with neighbours READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Miles to go: The economy is better poised but still needs deft steering, mindful reforms READ MORE
2. Discom losses need urgent systemic fixes READ MORE
3. India can be a global skill capital READ MORE
4. E-commerce policy conundrum READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Are we even serious about conserving nature? READ MORE
2. Give a green touch to product development READ MORE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Plug R&D gaps to make the most of US cooperation READ MORE

SECURITY

1. India needs cutting-edge technology to counter China READ MORE

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. A Disaster That Was Waiting to Happen: Averting accidents on the overloaded railway networks is easier said than done. READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. Why not turn false ego into positive ego? READ MORE
2. Emotional Express READ MORE
3. Seek God’s help to make things work READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. India-Nepal ties have been viewed primarily from a political lens but time has come when the economic aspects of relation should be emphasized. Comment.
2. At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, India’s approach of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam gives a way to the world to move forward. Discuss.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• We can make market forces work better for the poor if we can develop a more creative capitalism.
• The de-hyphenation dogma continues to haunt New Delhi even when it has been freed of the same in relation to Western views viz neighbourhood equations in the subcontinent.
• To survive the AI era, democracies will have to come up with institutions and alliances to counter this misinformation armageddon.
• Enviornment considerations can provide a sustainable future for all. It is not only a responsible but also a promising opportunity.
• The use of skill-building activities in conjunction with a stronger push for empowerment, which includes the provision of economic opportunities, gender sensitization, as well as financial and social aid, may be able to increase this number.
• The central government ordinance on Delhi shows the dismal view of the ruling party towards opposition-led state governments.
• To successfully implement Agenda 2030, a fresh perspective is required, whereby the economic and social facets of the SDGs are conceptualised as integral components.
• Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some signs of relief.
• In the true spirit of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’, India is trying to bring about a world order which is just, equitable and mutually respectful to all.
• India’s vision for the world has always been that of ‘Vasudaiv Kutumbakam’. It has been a culture on the soil of India that considers everyone equal and wants the welfare of everyone.
• India-Nepal ties have, for the most part, been viewed primarily from a political lens. Prachanda’s visit has instead emphasised the economic aspects of the relationship, thus steering the relationship back to normal waters after a stormy interlude.
• The balance between technological gains and the harmful effect of the technology is a policy debate that will challenge governance all over the world.
• At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, the importance of keeping Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’s sentiment alive has never been more critical.

50-WORD TALK

• It is the great resilience and tolerance of the Indian people that has contributed to the unity amidst fascinating diversity. It is the spirit of togetherness and tolerance, mostly conspicuous by its absence in the European land mass, which has bound together the Indian people of diverse regions and culture while extreme individualism and separatism have marked the evolution of European nationalism.
• India has realised that despite numerous rounds of talks at the political and military levels, there is no abatement of China’s aggression and hostility, which, in fact, have increased in the past six months. India has to develop closer ties with the US to secure political support, new investments, markets, supply chains and technologies for critical industries and build its indigenous defence industry.

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.

1. Break The Corruption Chain READ MORE
2. For grace, come to god with empty hands READ MORE
3. The voice of non-violence READ MORE

1. Where Are World’s Water Stresses? READ MORE
2. Return of El Nino: Extreme Weather Warnings Issued Worldwide READ MORE
3. Experts Explain | Demographic dividend and unemployment problems in India, China READ MORE

1. Experts Explain | Demographic dividend and unemployment problems in India, China READ MORE
2. Collective power: How trafficking survivors come together to hold the govt accountable READ MORE

1. Menaka Guruswamy writes: Why AI must be regulated READ MORE  
2. Gutting the Powers of an Elected Government: The ordinance shows the dismal view of the ruling party towards opposition-led state governments. READ MORE

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Govt. to further clarify 20% tax collection at source on overseas spends before July 1 kick-off READ MORE  
2. Russia to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus in July READ MORE
3. Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths, finds WHO READ MORE
4. Arunachal anti-poaching camp destroyed by mob READ MORE
5. Dramatic warming in Pacific Ocean, El Niño returns after 7 years, declares NOAA READ MORE
6. Why RBI has opted for status quo, how continued pause in rate hikes affects your loan EMIs READ MORE
7. What is the ‘onset’ of the monsoon, and why the delayed onset is not necessarily bad news READ MORE
8. What is Cyclone Biparjoy and how was it named? READ MORE
9. Many provinces experiencing highest emissions since 2003: Scientist monitoring Canadian wildfires READ MORE

 Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Where Are World’s Water Stresses? READ MORE
2. Return of El Nino: Extreme Weather Warnings Issued Worldwide READ MORE
3. Experts Explain | Demographic dividend and unemployment problems in India, China READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Menaka Guruswamy writes: Why AI must be regulated READ MORE  
2. Gutting the Powers of an Elected Government: The ordinance shows the dismal view of the ruling party towards opposition-led state governments. READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Collective power: How trafficking survivors come together to hold the govt accountable READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. A pragmatic approach, for better India-Nepal ties READ MORE
2. India’s approach to G20 presidency is extension of its domestic focus on progress and development READ MORE
3. To better India-Nepal ties, focus on implementation READ MORE
4. India is helping bring the world together READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Unwavering focus: On the Monetary Policy Committee’s approach to policy READ MORE
2. The irony of Indian farming is the fear of a bumper crop and the apathy of a penny-pinching govt READ MORE
3. India’s long-term OPEC+ headache READ MORE
4. Sustainable development: Evolution of a kind READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Climate action plan and Indian cities READ MORE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Plug R&D gaps to make the most of US cooperation READ MORE

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. A Disaster That Was Waiting to Happen: Averting accidents on the overloaded railway networks is easier said than done. READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. Break The Corruption Chain READ MORE
2. For grace, come to god with empty hands READ MORE
3. The voice of non-violence READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. India-Nepal ties have been viewed primarily from a political lens but time has came when the economic aspects of relation should be emphasized. Comment.
2. At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, India’s approach of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam gives a way to the world to move forward. Discuss.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness.
• The commission’s report on the sedition law is neither unbiased nor does it protect human rights.
• When communities themselves engage in building social accountability and demand their rights, policymakers and governments are compelled to listen. This has been observed for trafficking survivors as well.
• While the constitutional imagination of a federal polity with the balance of power in favour of the union was an institutional arrangement, what one sees in most of the cases of federal disputes is not a marker of institutional misarrangement but a case of party dominance.
• The central government ordinance on Delhi shows the dismal view of the ruling party towards opposition-led state governments.
• To successfully implement Agenda 2030, a fresh perspective is required, whereby the economic and social facets of the SDGs are conceptualised as integral components.
• Around the world, significant issues are negatively impacting water security. While the situation appears dire, cooperation initiatives show some signs of relief.
• In the true spirit of ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’, India is trying to bring about a world order which is just, equitable and mutually respectful to all.
• India’s vision for the world has always been that of ‘Vasudaiv Kutumbakam’. It has been a culture on the soil of India that considers everyone equal and wants the welfare of everyone.
• India-Nepal ties have, for the most part, been viewed primarily from a political lens. Prachanda’s visit has instead emphasised the economic aspects of the relationship, thus steering the relationship back to normal waters after a stormy interlude.
• The balance between technological gains and the harmful effect of the technology is a policy debate that will challenge governance all over the world.
• At a time when multiple crises of global magnitude affect us all, the importance of keeping Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’s sentiment alive has never been more critical.
• A corrupt government servant and a citizen have one thing in common – overwhelmed by greed they both bypass their conscience first before bypassing the laws of the land.
• We as a civil society should understand one thing very clearly there is no magic wand to root out corruption. However, what we need urgently is a dedicated strategy to rebuild the conscience of the country.

50-WORD TALK

• The government’s indication of regulatory guardrails against the misuse of AI holds promise. Global AI leaders have cautioned against the risk of it becoming superintelligent. India should work with world leaders, industry and help shape best practices. It’s also important to be vigilant to any possible erosion of personal liberties.
• India is facing a burgeoning epidemic of lifestyle diseases — an estimate that 101 million people are diabetic is only one such indicator. It’s high time we aggressively develop a culture of fitness. Diabetes is a very expensive disease for the middle class. We are paying for our unhealthy habits.
• A declaration that an order made by a Court of Law is void is normally a part of the judicial function. Legislature cannot declare that a decision given by the Court is not binding or is of no effect. It can change the basis on which a decision is given by the Court, but it cannot review and set at naught such a decision.

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.

1. OpenAI’s Sam Altman meets Modi, discusses global regulation of AI READ MORE
2. Privacy: UNESCO to develop ethical framework on neurotech devices READ MORE
3. Get rid of envy, count your blessings READ MORE

1. Cyclone’s effect on monsoon onset READ MORE
2. Why melting glaciers are causing both drought and floods in the Himalayas READ MORE
3. Climate action plan and Indian cities READ MORE

1. An unfinished task of social justice politics READ MORE
2. Prioritise education to become globally competitive READ MORE
3. Advancing sustainable health with ‘Shree Ann’ READ MORE

1. Centre’s ordinance over Delhi government services is anti-Constitution READ MORE
2. Sedition law report: A regressive step by Law Commission READ MORE

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. RBI holds rates, vows to keep price stability READ MORE  
2. EV two-wheeler firms send SOS to FM, flag rising financial stress READ MORE
3. RBI lets banks issue RuPay prepaid forex cards to help widen usage READ MORE
4. DRDO successfully tests ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ READ MORE
5. ‘Chandrayaan-3 to be launched in mid-July’ READ MORE
6. What was the requirement for limits on UPI transactions? READ MORE
7. What is the ‘onset’ of the monsoon, and why the delayed onset is not necessarily bad news READ MORE
8. Cyclone Biparjoy to intensify in next 36 hours: IMD READ MORE
9. Blue carbon: could a solution to the climate challenge be buried in the depths of fiords? READ MORE
10. How G20 can build a future-ready vision for digital health READ MORE

 Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. Cyclone’s effect on monsoon onset READ MORE
2. Why melting glaciers are causing both drought and floods in the Himalayas READ MORE
3. An unfinished task of social justice politics READ MORE

GS Paper- 2

POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

1. Centre’s ordinance over Delhi government services is anti-Constitution READ MORE
2. Sedition law report: A regressive step by Law Commission READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Prioritise education to become globally competitive READ MORE
2. Advancing sustainable health with ‘Shree Ann’ READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. The US-China thaw READ MORE
2. Amid Chinese challenge, India-US ties on the upswing READ MORE
3. The India factor in the Indo-Pacific READ MORE
4. Question ahead of Modi’s US visit—Will India abandon multipolarity, become a camp follower? READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Do production-linked incentives for manufacturing work? READ MORE
2. Inflation is down – but RBI remains vigilant READ MORE
3. A soft landing on the horizon? READ MORE
4. Why RBI chose not to pivot to growth READ MORE
5. MSP hike: Don’t spare those who give farmers a raw deal READ MORE
6. RBI chooses status quo to balance inflation and growth READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Climate action plan and Indian cities READ MORE

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. Is India missing the graphene bus? READ MORE

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

1. Preventing landslips: NHAI initiates action on Parwanoo-Solan stretch READ MORE

SECURITY

1. Busting drug cartels: Combating crime on darknet a challenge READ MORE
2. The grammar of Naxal violence READ MORE

GS Paper- 4

ETHICS EXAMPLES AND CASE STUDY

1. OpenAI’s Sam Altman meets Modi, discusses global regulation of AI READ MORE
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3. Get rid of envy, count your blessings READ MORE

Questions for the MAIN exam

1. Democratic values are enshrined by the functioning of constitutional and legal institutions. Comment.
2. ‘An accurate estimate of India’s disabled population would help strengthen their case in Parliament and local elected bodies such as Panchayats’. Discuss the statement in light of the government’s decision to drop disability-related questions from the National Family Health Survey-6.
3. Decentralising power and empowering local governments can enhance accountability and promote citizen participation in matters of national importance. Justify the statement.

QUOTATIONS AND CAPTIONS

• Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent.
• The commission’s report on the sedition law is neither unbiased nor does it protect human rights.
• The Law Commission’s report is neither well researched nor balanced. On the contrary, it is partisan and can have a devastating impact on India’s very idea of human rights.
• To imply that the sedition law is a concession for not invoking more draconian laws like the UAPA does not sound good. Ideally, the law panel should have been more concerned about the rampant misuse of all oppressive laws.
• Granted legislative competence, it is not sufficient to declare merely that the decision of the Court shall not bind for that is tantamount to reversing the decision in exercise of judicial power which the legislature does not possess or exercise.
• Power through an ordinance is unthinkable in a democracy.
• The legislative power of the President under Article 123 of the Constitution has been invoked to take away the routine powers of the local government to transfer and post officials working under it.
• Since climate change will impact cities worldwide, ULBs will play a crucial role in addressing the climate-related challenges.
• The RBI is unwilling to raise the repo rate to meet the ideal. It seems that while the RBI remains concerned about inflation, it does not want to sacrifice growth at the altar of the inflation mandate.
• Consumers need to be educated about the nutritional and ecological benefits of millet and encouraged to incorporate them into their diet.
• Merely hiking the MSP is not good enough; the challenge is to ensure that every farmer gets a fair price. The agencies or traders who shortchange the toiling cultivators must be taken to task.

50-WORD TALK

• Canada’s condemnation of a tableau celebrating the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi means little as long as its government doesn’t act against violent Sikh extremism. Abetted by ethnic vote-bank politics, Sikh extremists have incited hate with impunity. Canada is letting its strategic ties with India become hostage to terror.
• Granted legislative competence, it is not sufficient to declare merely that the decision of the Court shall not bind for that is tantamount to reversing the decision in exercise of judicial power which the legislature does not possess or exercise. A court’s decision must always bind, unless the conditions in which it is based are so fundamentally altered that the decision could not have been given in the altered circumstances.
• A declaration that an order made by a Court of Law is void is normally a part of the judicial function. Legislature cannot declare that a decision given by the Court is not binding or is of no effect. It can change the basis on which a decision is given by the Court, but it cannot review and set at naught such a decision.

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.

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