1. Give up Azhar, Saeed before talks, says Rajnath Source: Page 1, The Hindu, 30 May 2025 Topic: GS2: International Relations; Internal Security Context Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a strong statement regarding Pakistan’s accountability in anti-terror operations. Content: India’s Anti-Terror Stance: India demands the handover of terrorist leaders Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar before…
1. Slow and Unsteady: Ethnic violence has abated but peace continues to elude Manipur Source: Editorial Page, The Hindu, 30 May 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance; GS Paper 3: Internal Security Context More than three months into President’s Rule in Manipur, signs of normalization remain weak despite a decline in overt violence. Content: Background:…
1. A Case of Practical, Pragmatic and Innovative Education Source: Editorial Page, The Hindu, 29 May 2025 Topic: GS2: Education & Governance Context The editorial analyzes the post-implementation impact of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on employability and innovation. Employability and Flexibility NEP allows multi-entry and multi-exit academic options. Vocational training and internships enhance…
1. Delhi Government’s Call for Water Rationing Amid Crisis Source: Page 1, The Indian Express (28 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance; GS Paper 3 – Environment Context Facing a severe water shortage, the Delhi Government has appealed to citizens for rationing water and imposed restrictions due to reduced water levels in the…
1. Greater share – States deserve a bigger share of central taxes in post-GST era Source: Page 6, The Hindu (27 May 2025) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity and Governance Context During the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, several Chief Ministers demanded increased fiscal devolution to states, including a call to increase the tax…
1. Clash erupts after march to Manipur Raj Bhavan foiled Source: Page 1, The Hindu (26 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice Context The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) staged a civil disobedience protest against perceived disrespect towards Manipur’s identity by the Governor and state administration. Content: Background: Manipur…
1. India’s GDP Growth Forecast Revised Upward by S&P Source: Page 1, The Indian Express (24 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy Context Global rating agency S&P revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2% citing strong domestic demand and robust infrastructure spending. Content: Economic Outlook: India’s GDP is expected to grow…
1. ASI Asks Archaeologist Who Led Keezhadi Excavations to Rewrite Report Source: Page 4, The Hindu, Delhi Edition (23 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 1: Indian Culture Context The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has requested Amarnath Ramakrishna, the lead archaeologist at Keezhadi, to rewrite his excavation report, raising concerns about period classification and dating…
1. Top Maoist leader among 27 killed in Chhattisgarh Source: Page 1, The Hindu, Delhi Edition (22 May 2025) Topic: GS3: Internal Security, GS2: Governance Context A major anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh led to the death of 27 Maoists, including top leader Basavaraju, marking a key moment in the government’s anti-insurgency efforts. Content: Background: Basavaraju:…
1. Operation Sindoor: India’s Diplomatic Outreach Begins Source: Page 1 & 12, The Hindu, Delhi Edition (21 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations; Internal Security Context Following Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror bases in Pakistan, India has initiated a diplomatic campaign through multi-party delegations to brief foreign governments and highlight its zero-tolerance doctrine…
