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Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Global Issues, Issue: Israel-Gaza conflict Context- Ongoing conflict in Gaza and the possibility of two-state solution. Two state solution is an idea of a sovereign Palestinian state, ‘living side by side with Israel’. Factors responsible for this are: The October 7 attack on Israel has made Hamas more popular […]

Syllabus: GS II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Legislature, Issue: Sessions of Parliament Context: 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) concluded. Analysis of 17th Lok Sabha: Only a few were answered by the Prime Minister’s Office, suggesting diminished interest in executive accountability. Ministries of Health and Family welfare and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare are now top priorities, receiving increased

Syllabus: GS- II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: Global Issues, Issue: Regional tensions in West Asia Context: Israel’s attack on Iranian embassy in Syria. Analysis: Diplomatic premises, including embassies, are protected under international law(Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,1961). Israel perceives Iran as the central figure behind non-state militias in the region and seeks to diminish its

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India and its neighborhood, Issue: Katchatheevu issue Context: Resurfacing of Katchatheevu issue in Parliamentary election has brought the rules of global engagement at forefront Rules of global engagement: International agreements are based on information available at the time and involve compromise. Good deals stand the test of time and

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector-Health, Issue: Health care infrastructure Context: Prioritize health care Key issues: Healthcare is often neglected in political discourse. Current allocation falls short of expenditure target of 5% of GDP on health by 2025. Low private sector participation in Ayushman Bharat scheme due to low reimbursement rates.

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector-Health, Issue: Surrogacy in India Context: Indians are traveling overseas for commercial surrogacy. Surrogacy in India: Commercial surrogacy became legal in India in 2002. Legalization lead to a boom due to affordability and economic benefits for women from lower socio-economic backgrounds. In response to exploitation, the

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Industry and Industrial policies, Issue: Various Industrial sectors and policies and initiatives Context: In response to union government’s new e-vehicle policy Tesla Motors is considering setting up a $2-3 billion electric car plant in India, Key points of the new e-vehicle policy: EV policy lowers import duty for companies investing

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International relations, Topic: Current Affairs, Issue: Indices and reports Context: In response to V-Dem Institute’s recent democracy index, Indian government is planning to release its own democracy index Democracy as per various democracy indices- Democracy indices evaluate factors beyond electoral participation and civic rights, including participatory nature and decision-making processes. Differences exist

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Urbanization – Problems and remedies, Issue: Urban Water crisis Context- Water crisis in Bengaluru Factors responsible for water crisis in the urban areas: Unplanned urbanization Concretization restrict ground water recharge Roads obstruct hydrological flows, acting as barriers. Fragmented governance leads to improper wastewater management. Mega cities in

Syllabus: GS I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector-education, Issue: Autonomous status for colleges Context: UGC’s new regulation has sparked an unprecedented response, with 590 colleges applying for autonomous status. The National Education Policy 2020 aims for autonomous colleges to drive innovation, self-governance, and academic freedom. Significance of giving autonomy to colleges: Autonomy