🔷 I. INTRODUCTION & CONTEXTIndia’s plastic pollution crisis:India is the largest plastic polluter in the world (9.51 million tonnes annually).Contributes ~20% of global plastic emissions.Emissions come from mismanaged waste, especially…
Context of the Editorial:The post of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha has remained vacant since 2019 (17th Lok Sabha).The editorial critiques the institutional vacuum, argues for its constitutional necessity,…
🧠 Context of the Editorial:The editorial discusses India's lack of AI compute infrastructure — a core requirement for training and deploying artificial intelligence models.It evaluates the policy vacuum, infrastructure gaps,…
Context of the Editorial:The editorial is written against the backdrop of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris and the UNGA’s extension of the Decade of Action on Nutrition…
1. Context:The editorial discusses the global impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the U.S. under President Donald Trump, especially on developing Asian economies and India.It critiques how protectionist trade measures…
I. CONTEXT & BACKGROUNDIncident:Recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir.Claimed lives of civilians and security personnel.Highlights persistent threat from Pakistan-backed terror infrastructure in Kashmir Valley.Strategic implications:It is part of…
Context and SignificanceGlobal trade shifts: The editorial starts by highlighting a shift in global trade due to geopolitical tensions and climate change. Traditional trade routes are becoming less viable, while…
🔶 1. Introduction: India’s Rich Creative HeritageIndia has a long tradition of creativity and innovation across disciplines: science, metallurgy, medicine, astronomy, etc.To transition into a $5 trillion economy, India must…
🔥 Context & BackgroundUnusual Heatwave Onset: In March 2024, India witnessed heatwaves 20 days earlier than 2015 and earlier than any year since 2014.Warming Trend: The past decade has seen…
GS Paper III – Energy, Environment, Science & Technology10-Marker (150 words):🔹 "Hydrogen can play a crucial role in decarbonizing India’s industrial sector." Examine the potential and challenges of hydrogen energy…
