Indian Express

1. Don’t outsource development     (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Development processes and the development industry – Role of NGOs Context: The article criticizes how donor-driven agendas of international NGOs have historically harmed local communities, with a focus on their role in exacerbating female foeticide in India…

1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Caste-Based Rules in Prison Manuals, Citing Violation of Fundamental Rights    (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The Supreme Court ruled against discriminatory prison manual provisions that reinforced caste-based labor divisions, declaring them unconstitutional and a violation of fundamental rights. Analysis of News:    Petition and…

1. Middle path in Middle East  (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2- International Relations Context: The article discusses India’s strategic need to balance its relationships with Iran, Israel, and the Arab world amid rising regional tensions, prioritizing its deeper interests in Arab stability and peace. India’s Strategic Dilemma in the…

1. Stories Of Health And Hope (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2- Governance Context: Recently, the scheme was extended to include ASHA and Anganwadi workers and all citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of their socioeconomic status. This extension addresses the healthcare needs of approximately 37 lakh workers and 6…

1. Feeling the heat      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS1- Climate Change GS3– Indian Economy Context: A few years ago, rainfall and reservoir levels were highlighted as crucial factors in predicting India’s food production and inflation. However, a deeper analysis now shows that temperatures provide a more accurate forecast of…

1. Both for and against      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article offers a critical yet balanced analysis of the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal, questioning both the government’s rationale and the common criticisms, while highlighting deeper democratic issues beyond election timing. What is One Nation,…

1. A mission’s next step     (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Science and Technology Context: The article highlights India’s rapid advancements in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) driven by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), which has fostered innovative technologies, startups, and infrastructure to establish India as a global leader…

1. The La Nina shadow      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS1– Geography Context: The article discusses the delayed onset of La Niña, the late monsoon retreat, and their impact on worsening air quality in Delhi and northern India during the upcoming winter. What is El Nino and La Nina?     Delayed…