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
2. Privacy: UNESCO to develop ethical framework on neurotech devices READ MORE
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.

1. El Nino 2023: Warming this year last seen in 2009; may cause global marine devastation; here’s how READ MORE
2. Why melting glaciers are causing both drought and floods in the Himalayas READ MORE

1. El Nino 2023: Warming this year last seen in 2009; may cause global marine devastation; here’s how READ MORE
2. Why melting glaciers are causing both drought and floods in the Himalayas READ MORE

1. An unfinished task of social justice politics READ MORE
2. Don’t drop disability questions from NFHS-6. It will create an information gap READ MORE

1. Sedition — illogical equation of government with state READ MORE
2. End the debate: On the Law Commission’s recommendation on sedition READ MORE
3. Why Law Commission is wrong about sedition law READ MORE

(Newspapers, PIB and other important sources)

Prelim and Main

1. Can you spot the quantum physics around your house? READ MORE  
2. ‘Crop shortages could quicken inflation following MSP hikes’ READ MORE
3. NATO to put up biggest air deployment exercise READ MORE
4. Mazagon Dock and German firm strike deal on submarines READ MORE
5. India, U.S. review export control regulations READ MORE
6. How KFON aims to bridge the digital divide in Kerala READ MORE
7. How can we transition to a low-carbon city? READ MORE
8. Fiji reconsiders security ties with China amid Pacific tensions READ MORE
9. Surplus liquidity of banks may dip on tax outflows, higher currency demand READ MORE
10. Why area under cotton cultivation is likely to shrink this kharif READ MORE
11. CSE analysis says South Delhi, New Delhi worst affected by ground-level ozone: What is this pollutant? READ MORE

Main Exam

GS Paper- 1

1. El Nino 2023: Warming this year last seen in 2009; may cause global marine devastation; here’s how 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. Sedition — illogical equation of government with state READ MORE
2. End the debate: On the Law Commission’s recommendation on sedition READ MORE
3. Why Law Commission is wrong about sedition law READ MORE

SOCIAL ISSUES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

1. Don’t drop disability questions from NFHS-6. It will create an information gap READ MORE

INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

1. Preventing Chinese hegemony in expanded BRICS READ MORE
2. China may use disinformation to disrupt India, US, Taiwan. That’s modern warfare for Beijing READ MORE
3. BIMSTEC: A call for robust institutionalization READ MORE
4. An intensifying partnership READ MORE

GS Paper- 3

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. Pitfalls of the food storage plan READ MORE
2. India’s blue economy sets sail to unlock a sea of opportunities! READ MORE
3. RBI’s caution on ‘unsecured advances’ READ MORE
4. Food can turn poison if its safety is not ensured READ MORE
5. The true picture on the economy READ MORE
6. India still fumbling in its semiconductor mission READ MORE

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY

1. Behavioural change can turn the tide: Technology alone not enough to tackle climate change, drug menace READ MORE
2. A Wasted Effort: A Decade On, Task Force’s Suggestions on Garbage Disposal Have Failed 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. When traveller and destination are the same READ MORE
2. Ways of the universe 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 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

• Strategy is not the consequence of planning, but the opposite: its starting point.
• Parliament has lost its effectiveness as an instrument of oversight and there is a declining process of scrutiny, debate and dissent.
• US initiatives in Indo-Pacific are paying dividends as many Asian nations are developing the political will to confront China.
• The India-Nepal ties are bound to improve after Prachanda’s recent visit, in which seven agreements have been signed at the risk of irritating the dragon.
• An accurate estimate of India’s disabled population would help strengthen their case in Parliament and local elected bodies such as Panchayats.
• Democratic values are enshrined by the functioning of constitutional and legal institutions.
• To ensure that people of high ethical values are elected as representatives of the people of India, the RPA has laid down certain rules of electoral morality and prohibited certain acts which denigrate the purity of the elections.
• It is time we revive our political morality to uphold conventional and constitutional values.
• Many democratic countries, including the UK, have removed sedition as an offence from the statute book. India should follow that. Hopefully the Supreme Court will stick to the right view.
• The Supreme Court’s criticism of the tendency of governments to engage in litigation on the most unnecessary grounds and contribute to the backlog of cases in courts must be paid heed to.
• Governments should review all cases pending before the courts and withdraw all vexatious and unnecessary cases. Such a spring cleaning will be in the interest of justice and governance.
• AI might not impact the revenues and profitability of IT companies if they are proactive in using AI and adapt to the latest developments.
• Developed countries should extend adequate financial and technical assistance to the developing countries to fight climate change.

50-WORD TALK

• Thawing of the India-German defence ties after 35 frozen years following the ill-fated Type 209 submarine deal is significant. In the rapidly evolving ‘new Cold War’ equations, India has a key position. Europe, by and large, has warmed up. Germany has been slow, hesitant. It’s just begun to catch up.
• The destruction of the Kakhovka dam signals the coming of total war to Ukraine, directed at the destruction of agricultural infrastructure, power, and even drinking water. As Ukraine’s counteroffensive gathers momentum, Russia is seeking deterrence through mass devastation. The carnage exposes the entire world to grave economic and security risks.

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.