1. Uneducating our young (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context: The analysis critiques the National Education Policy (NEP) in India, focusing on three main issues: Structural Problems: The NEP’s credit-based system aims for standardization and mobility but undermines traditional focused learning environments. Content Dilution: The…
1. FACT OVER FICTION (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors GS3 – Science & Technology Context: The BJP’s failure to secure a predicted majority in the world’s largest election was one of several surprising outcomes. Despite fears of an election…
1. ELEPHANTS, LIKE US Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservations – Species Context: A recent study reveals that elephants use unique, non-imitative sounds as proper names, challenging the idea that complex identity concepts are exclusively human. This discovery suggests elephants have person-like traits, prompting a reconsideration of how humans ethically treat them. The Significance of…
1. Redrawing the red line (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: On a significant day for Indian democracy, marked by the inauguration of the third successive NDA government, a tragic terrorist attack occurred on the Reasi-Katra road. Pakistan-sponsored terrorists ambushed a bus full of pilgrims, killing…
1. A new federal bargain Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The resurgence of coalition politics in India has rekindled debates on federalism and Centre-state relations. With the BJP increasingly reliant on regional allies and its expanded influence in southern India, the potential for a federal reset exists. However, the realization of this potential remains uncertain. Modi’s…
1. Moving on from the past Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The aftermath of India’s recent elections has highlighted ongoing governance challenges, exacerbated by the campaign’s focus on identity politics over pressing policy issues. This has sidelined critical debates on climate change, urbanization, and agricultural distress. The…
1. PLUG THE LEAKS (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context: Exam paper leaks in the Hindi heartland have become a significant political issue, especially in the context of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This phenomenon has directly impacted a considerable number of young voters, primarily…
1. ROTI DAL SABZI Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors GS3 – Indian Economy Context: Among the many interpretations of the 2024 election verdict, a significant one is that economic issues, specifically unemployment (berozgari) and inflation (mehengai), played a crucial role in influencing the outcome. Historically, inflation has been…
1. At arm’s length, for corporate health Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The article discusses the role and influence of proxy advisors (PAs) in corporate governance, particularly in India, where their recommendations sometimes lead to the rejection of corporate resolutions or spark controversy. It highlights cases like…
1. The show must go on Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The recent election outcome, contrary to market and exit-poll expectations, has set a new stage for the incoming government. The primary objective should be to drive a rapid increase in per capita GDP through inclusive and…