1. One down, more to go  (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article advocates for the repeal of outdated and unjust laws in India to uphold justice, equality, liberty, and constitutional rights. A Call for Reassessment Anti-Conversion Laws: Undermining Religious and Personal Freedom Police Custody Provisions…
1. The Modi – Jaishankar Doctrine (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article explores India’s shift from non-alignment to a proactive multi-alignment foreign policy under Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing its growing global stature and strategic adaptability. A Decade of Modi’s Foreign Policy: Transforming India’s International…
1. Demography, not politics     (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS1 – Society – Population and associated issues Context The article discusses the implications of India’s population dynamics on representation, resource allocation, and policy responses, emphasizing the need for equitable and sustainable solutions. Revisiting Population Issues and Implications for Delimitation Political…
1. Neighbourhood on edge       (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article criticizes the rise of religious nationalism in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, highlighting its threat to democracy, societal harmony, and regional stability. The Precarious State of South Asia: A Shared Political Crisis Bangladesh: Democracy in…
1. When Court undermines itself    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article criticizes the judicial and political undermining of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, highlighting its role in preserving secularism and communal harmony in India.  Overview of the Places of Worship Act, 1991 The Places…