The Hindu News Crux and Syllabus wise distribution | UPSC Pre and Mains
The Hindu News Crux
7th Jan 2025
These summaries align with the syllabus topics and provide concise points for analysis and further study.
Scroll down to Download PDF
Polity and Governance (GS Paper II)
1. Tamil Nadu Governor Walks Out of Assembly:
- Governor R.N. Ravi left the Assembly without delivering the customary address, citing disrespect to the national anthem.
- Relevance: Governor's role, Centre-State relations, and constitutional provisions.
2. Electoral Roll Dispute in Delhi:
- Allegations of large-scale voter fraud in New Delhi constituency ahead of Assembly elections.
- Relevance: Electoral reforms and transparency.
3. UGC Revises Guidelines for Vice-Chancellors' Appointment:
- Revised norms focus on streamlined selection processes.
- Relevance: Higher education governance.
4. Union Carbide Waste Disposal Case:
- Madhya Pradesh HC granted six weeks to the state government to manage toxic waste from the Bhopal tragedy site.
- Relevance: Environmental governance and industrial disaster management.
International Relations (GS Paper II)
1. India-Bangladesh Fisherfolk Exchange:
- Mutual exchange of maritime prisoners highlights cross-border collaboration.
- Relevance: Diplomacy and bilateral relations.
2. China’s Water Management Assurance:
- Beijing claims its dam projects won’t impact India’s water flow.
- Relevance: Water diplomacy and transboundary rivers.
Economy (GS Paper III)
1. Ayushman Bharat Success in Uttar Pradesh:
- State leads in hospital registrations under the health insurance scheme.
- Relevance: Social sector schemes and public health.
2. Jharkhand’s Maiya Samman Yojana:
- ₹2,500 was transferred to women beneficiaries as part of a financial empowerment initiative.
- Relevance: Welfare economics and women empowerment.
3. GST Collections and Economic Indicators:
- Slower growth in December raises concerns about economic momentum.
- Relevance: Fiscal policy and taxation.
Environment and Ecology (GS Paper III)
1. Tigress Relocation Dispute:
- West Bengal criticizes Odisha over handling tiger translocations.
- Relevance: Wildlife conservation and inter-state cooperation.
2. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Kashmir:
- 2. Focus on the safe use of heating appliances during harsh winters.
- Relevance: Urban ecology and public health.
Social Issues (GS Paper I & II)
1. Human Metapneumovirus Concerns:
- The Ministry clarified that HMPV infections are not new and are being monitored effectively.
- Relevance: Public health awareness.
2. Delhi Congress Announces Pyari Didi Yojana:
- Monthly ₹2,500 financial aid for women was proposed as a poll promise.
- Relevance: Women-centric welfare policies.
Security (GS Paper III)
Maoist Attack in Bijapur:
- Nine were killed in an IED blast during an anti-Maoist operation.
- Relevance: Internal security and left-wing extremism.
Baba Siddique Case Investigation:
- Lawrence Bishnoi gang named in murder charges.
- Relevance: Organized crime and law enforcement.

Comments
Post a Comment