1. Not A Deal, A Relationship (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article highlights India’s historic moon landing and the EFTA–India TEPA agreement, emphasizing how global collaboration, trade, and technology drive economic and scientific progress. India’s Historic Moon Landing and…
1. Budget’s political priorities (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Union Budget 2025-26 was presented amid a slowing economy, with the government acknowledging stagnant and declining incomes, especially in rural areas. Analysis of the news: Acknowledgment of Economic Slowdown Limited…
1. AI race: what India needs to do (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The article analyzes India’s strategic position in the global AI race. Analysis of the news: US Semiconductor Investment and the Rise of Open-Source AI India’s Role…
1. Security at its core (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the ongoing regulatory concerns surrounding UPI’s market concentration, particularly the dominance of Google Pay and PhonePe in India’s digital payments ecosystem. UPI: India’s Defining Contribution to Digital Payments…
1. Turning point, cutting edge (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses India’s transition from a state-led science and technology policy to a private sector-driven research and innovation ecosystem for greater efficiency and global competitiveness….
1. A nuclear recharge (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Science & Technology Context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement to amend India’s two key atomic Acts marks a crucial step towards reviving the country’s nuclear energy sector. Analysis of the news:…
1. The Spirit of 1971 (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, was unexpectedly removed from power six months ago in a political upheaval that caught the government and intelligence agencies off guard. The article analyzes…
1. Navigating uncertainty (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article analyzes India’s 2025-26 Union Budget, focusing on fiscal consolidation, economic slowdown, taxation reforms, and the need for structural and financial stability measures beyond the budget. Analysis of the news: India’s…
1. Domestic growth, global risks (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 15) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India’s economic growth is moderating amid global uncertainties, requiring strategic investments, policy reforms, and a balanced fiscal approach to sustain momentum. Analysis of the news: India’s GDP Growth: Slower than…