Thought Police
Thought Police (Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic:GS2: Governance – Role of the Police, Fundamental RightsGS4: Ethics – Freedom of Expression, Integrity in Public Life Context A professor from Ashoka University, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, was arrested by Haryana Police for social media posts analyzing India’s Operation Sindoor. His arrest under charges like promoting enmity…
20 May 2025: The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. A Tradition of Inclusion Source – ( Page 8, The Hindu Editorial) Topic:GS1: Indian Society – Diversity and PluralismGS2: Governance – Minority Rights, Constitutional Values, Social Justice Context Amidst global trends of increasing religious polarization and intolerance, this editorial reflects on India’s long-standing commitment to pluralism and inclusion. It argues that protecting minority rights…
20-May-2025 Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Critically examine the strategic and legal implications of India’s move to annul the Indus Waters Treaty. How can it affect bilateral relations and water diplomacy in South Asia? (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: India’s recent announcement to annul the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a landmark 1960 water-sharing agreement brokered by the…
20 May 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. India Leads Call for Inclusive Energy Governance at BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 19, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations) & GS Paper 3 (Energy, Environment) Context Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal led India’s delegation to the BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasília, Brazil on 19…
20 May 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Restore Guardrails (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3: Environment – Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable DevelopmentGS2: Governance – Role of Judiciary, Policy Implementation Context The Supreme Court’s recent decision on post-facto environmental clearance in the Lafarge case re-emphasized that environmental clearances must not be granted retrospectively without thorough scrutiny. It cautioned against the…
20 May 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Getting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level Source: Page 8, The Hindu (20 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance, Local Self Government) Context The editorial advocates for effective utilisation of the Panchayat Assessment Index (PAI) to improve developmental outcomes at the grassroots level by linking data with local governance action. Content: Panchayat Assessment…
ISRO’s 101st mission fails as PSLV develops snag minutes after lift-off
ISRO’s 101st mission fails as PSLV develops snag minutes after lift-off (Source: Page 1 and 2, The Indian Express) Topic:GS3: Science and Technology – Developments in Space Technology, Achievements of Indians in Science and Tech Context ISRO’s PSLV-C58 mission, intended to place the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-09 into a sun-synchronous orbit, failed minutes after launch…
19 May 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. The Court’s Bind (Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Polity and Governance – Separation of Powers, Role of Judiciary, Centre-State RelationsGS4 (partially): Ethical dilemmas in constitutional adjudication Context The Union Government, through a Presidential reference under Article 143, has asked the Supreme Court to opine on whether Governors have the discretion to…