Month: December 2024

India’s ‘steel frame’ does need a check: Article Published : The Hindu ( 24/12/2024) Important for –GS 2/GS IV/ Optional –Pub Ad/Essay Gist/ Summary of the Article: The article highlights the urgent need for administrative reforms in India, focusing on the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), often referred to as the “steel frame” of the country’s […]

Strengthening the roots of an agri-carbon market:   Article Published : The Hindu ( 19/12/2024) Important for –GS 3 Gist/ Summary of the Article: The Concept of Agri-Carbon Market The agri-carbon market is a platform where agricultural producers (such as farmers) can earn carbon credits for adopting sustainable agricultural practices that help reduce greenhouse gas […]

concerns over transparency and accountability. Legal Framework for AI Surveillance in India: Lack of Comprehensive Laws: India lacks a specific legal framework governing the use of AI for surveillance. Existing laws like the IT Act, 2000, or the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, are outdated and inadequate to regulate modern AI technologies. Absence of Data Protection […]

M Venkaiah Naidu writes: Don’t disrupt the House of debate Article Published : The Indian Express ( 09/12/2024) Important for –GS 2/GS IV/Essay Gist/ Summary of the Article: Decline in Parliamentary Standards: Recent disruptions in Parliament and state legislatures undermine democratic functioning and public trust. Instances like unruly behavior, sloganeering, and lack of decorum detract […]

States and the Challenge before the Finance Commission Article Published : The Hindu ( 06/12/2024) Important for –GS 2 Gist/ Summary of the Article: The Government of Tamil Nadu recently hosted the Sixteenth Finance Commission, which was chaired by Arvind Panagariya. The Finance Commission is tasked with addressing India’s fiscal challenges, with a focus on […]

                                                              India’s strategic focus on West Africa:  Article Published : The Hindu ( 05/12/2024) Important for –GS 2 Gist/ Summary of the Article: India’s Renewed Focus on West Africa: The article highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nigeria, emphasizing its strategic importance as part of India’s engagement with Africa. It notes this as Modi’s […]

Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome  Article Published : The Hindu ( 043/12/2024) Important for –GS 3 Gist/ Summary of the Article: Gist of the Article: Urgency for Stronger Climate Commitments at COP 29 Climate Change Crisis: The IPCC stresses the urgency of limiting global warming to 5°C above pre-industrial levels. Current policies, if unchanged, could […]

Harnessing the Ocean’s Potential: A Critical tool against Climate Change  Article Published : The Hindu ( 03/12/2024) Important for –GS 3 Gist/ Summary of the Article: The Role of Oceans in Climate Mitigation: The oceans, absorbing 25% of anthropogenic carbon dioxide and over 90% of excess heat, act as Earth’s “blue lung,” mitigating climate change. […]