(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on trade partners, impacting both developed and developing nations, including India.  Analysis of the news: Overview of Trump’s Tariff Policy The policy aims to counter what Trump calls unfair tariff practices,…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The United States has paused military aid to Ukraine following a televised confrontation between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Trump administration. This move signals a shift in US foreign policy, with the White House emphasizing diplomatic solutions over…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Bombay High Court has initiated an unprecedented review of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance, and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. Analysis of the news:                First-of-its-Kind…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The debate on delimitation has resurfaced as it will be based on the first Census after 2026. Concerns arise over its impact on State representation, especially for southern and smaller northern States.  What is Delimitation? Delimitation is…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context US President Donald Trump’s policies indicate a shift away from globalization and free trade, established with the WTO in 1995. This shift has significant consequences for both the country and the world. Implications of US President Donald Trump’s…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page- Page No. – 01) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservation Context PM Modi chaired the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) meeting at Gir National Park, announcing key wildlife conservation initiatives, including Project Cheetah expansion and new plans for lions, gharials, and the Great Indian Bustard.  Analysis of…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s Income Tax Bill, 2025 establishes a legal framework for Virtual Digital Assets, ensuring taxation clarity and alignment with global practices on digital assets. Introduction As digital finance grows, governments are working on ways to classify, regulate, and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s agricultural trade surplus has shrunk due to a sharp rise in imports, particularly of edible oils and pulses, while exports have grown at a slower pace.  Analysis of the news: Narrowing Agricultural Trade Surplus India’s agricultural exports rose…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Cover Page- Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Indian Economy Context The government is considering expanding the PLI scheme beyond incremental sales to include domestic value addition and exports to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem. Analysis of the news: Expanding Metrics Beyond Incremental Sales The government…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The ₹122-crore embezzlement at NICB’s Mumbai branches over six years highlights severe failures in internal controls, compliance, audits, and oversight in urban cooperative banks (UCBs). Problems with Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) Fraud and Mismanagement: UCBs have frequently faced…