Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Geography, Topic: Industry – World and India, Issue: Nuclear Power plants Context: Brussels hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit. Significance of Nuclear power plants Emits four times less carbon than solar farms and other renewables. Offers uninterrupted energy supply regardless of geographical constraints. Lower operating costs, smaller land footprint, and longer life […]
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Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Judiciary and Tribunals, Issue: Independence of Judiciary Context: A Calcutta high court judge resigned to join a political party. Concerns with judges joining politics post retirement/resignation: Raises questions about judicial independence and integrity. Raises doubts about the integrity of past judgments. The way ahead: Revisit the Bangalore Principles of Judicial
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Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Issues of women, Issue: Effect of water insecurity on women Data point: Over 41% of rural households in India lack access to safely managed drinking water within their homes. (NSSO 78th Round) Water insecurity-effects of on women: Water collection, a gendered activity, disproportionately burdens women and girls.
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Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Current affairs, Topic: Indices and reports, Issue: United Nations World Water Development Report Context: On World Water Day UNESCO has released the World Water Development Report. Key Points: A) Increasing importance of water diplomacy Enhanced cooperation on water sharing and adherence to International Water Law principles are vital. Collaborative governance ensures fair
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Syllabus: GS I, Subject: Geography, Topic: Resources – World and India, Issue: Water resource Water crisis in India: Causes: Rapid urbanization, industrialization, unsustainable agricultural practices, and climate change.. Agriculture accounts for 72% of water withdrawals. Perennial rivers and streams are drying up, affecting water availability. Siltation in reservoirs and water bodies reduces storage capacity and
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Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Science and Technology, Topic: Defense Technologies, Issue: Missiles and artillery Context: DRDO successfully tested Agni-V ballistic missile with MIRV capability under ‘Mission Divyastra’. MIRV (Multiple Independently-Targetable Reentry Vehicle): It is a technology that allows a single ballistic missile to carry multiple nuclear warheads and deliver them to separate targets. Significance: Boosts
Syllabus: GS-II Subject:Polity Topic:Institutions Issue: Fact checking unit Context:Union Electronics and IT Ministry notified a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau. FCU Functions: It is tasked with flagging false information related to the Central government on social media. Social media platforms are mandated to take down flagged content or lose their safe
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Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Rights issues, Issue: LGBTQ+ identity. Context: Supreme Court issued guidelines for dealing with habeas corpus petitions by LGBTQ+ community members. Synopsis: All courts follow constitutional values and protect individuals’ free will. Recognizes the importance of chosen families(friends,partners) for LGBTQ+ individuals. Related case laws: Navtej Singh Johar Union of India: Section 377
Syllabus: GS-III; Subject:Current Affairs Topic: Indices and reports Issue: Income inequality. Context: “Income and Wealth Inequality in India: The Rise of the billionaire raj” paper released by World Inequality Lab. Key points: Income distribution is highly skewed, with the top 1% earning significantly more than the average Indian.
