GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions Context: The Indian government has recently extended the SAMARTH Scheme for an additional two fiscal years (2024-25 and 2025-26). With an allocated budget of ₹495 crore, the scheme aims to provide specialized training to 3 lakh individuals, enhancing their skills in textile-related fields. About SAMARTH Scheme: Full Name: […]
GS Paper 2: Health and Welfare Why in the News? Ukraine is currently grappling with a significant outbreak of West Nile Virus (WNV), leading to a rise in fatalities and sparking concerns among health authorities. The rapid spread of the virus has prompted urgent efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further escalation. Overview of
GS Paper 3: Science and Technology Context: China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is set to commence data collection on neutrinos, marking a crucial milestone in the quest to understand these elusive subatomic particles. JUNO’s work aims to unravel some of the mysteries surrounding neutrinos, including their origins, behaviours, and interactions with other particles. What
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GS Paper 2 – International Relations and Security Context: India has recently finalized a major deal with the United States for the procurement of 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, marking a significant upgrade in its defence capabilities. This acquisition is part of India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its military assets and enhance precision strike capabilities. Overview
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GS Paper 2 – Agriculture, Government Policies and Interventions Context: The Union Government has recently declared the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for six rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. A significant highlight of this announcement is the increase in the MSP for wheat by ₹150 per quintal, raising it to ₹2,425 per quintal, reflecting
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Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has delivered a historic judgment, upholding the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This section, which was introduced after the Assam Accord of 1985, allows for the granting of Indian citizenship to immigrants who entered Assam between January 1, 1966, and March
GS Paper 1: Social Issues GS Paper 2: Issues Relating to poverty and hunger GS Paper 3: Agricultural Resources This article, inspired by “A food-sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too” from The Hindu (October 16, 2024), addresses the global challenge of food insecurity and malnutrition, emphasising the growing issues of rising costs, conflict, and
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GS Paper 1: Social Issues, Population and Associated issues GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court has provided clarity on the legal interpretation of the crime of ‘abetment of suicide,’ establishing specific guidelines for determining culpability in such cases. What is the Abetment of Suicide? Legal Framework:
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GS Paper 3: Indian Economy, Mobilisation of Resources, Employment, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Recently, the Prime Minister celebrated the successful completion of three years of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, emphasizing its transformative impact on India’s infrastructure. The Prime Minister highlighted how GatiShakti has improved multimodal connectivity, enhanced efficiency in logistics, and
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GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions GS Paper 3: Environment Why Greenwashing in the News? The Indian government has introduced new guidelines aimed at curbing false and misleading claims about the environmental benefits of products. Issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), these guidelines require companies to provide scientific evidence to back up
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