1. India-UAE, BIT By BIT     (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article discusses the new India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) of 2024, aimed at enhancing foreign investment by addressing past treaty limitations and adopting a more flexible approach to investor protections. Introduction to the India-UAE…
1. A Nudge towards Clean Air  (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s criticism of the government’s approach to crop stubble burning in India, urging sustainable solutions over punitive measures to address air pollution. What is Stubble Burning? The Supreme Court’s Critique…
1. An investment, not a waste (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context: The article discusses the need to reallocate funds from food subsidies to agricultural R&D to boost productivity and ensure food security in India. The Need for Enhanced R&D in India’s Agriculture Sector Critique of Input…
 1. INDIAN OCEAN CHURN (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article discusses the UK’s decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, examining its geopolitical implications for regional power dynamics, particularly in the Indian Ocean, and its impact on India’s strategic interests. Chagos…
1. MEDICINE USE AND MISUSE (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context: The article discusses the UN General Assembly’s recognition of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a global health threat and the urgent need for coordinated action through the One Health approach to combat its widespread impacts….
1. Berlin-Delhi reconnection    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article discusses the strategic importance of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to India, emphasizing the potential for deeper economic and defense cooperation amid shifting global alliances. Significance of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Visit to India Global…
1. THE DIGITAL WAY FORWARD      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article discusses the global adoption of the UN’s Global Digital Compact (GDC) and India’s leadership in promoting Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), emphasizing the need for impact assessments to ensure inclusive and effective digital governance. Global…
1. STARTING UP, FANNING OUT      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article highlights India’s remarkable transformation into a global hub for technological and entrepreneurial innovation. India’s Technological and Entrepreneurial Transformation Key Factors Driving India’s Innovation Growth Several critical initiatives have contributed to India’s remarkable improvement in…
1. An inclusive beginning  (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article analyzes the recent Supreme Court judgment on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses citizenship in Assam, cultural rights under Article 29, and the principle of temporal unreasonableness in striking down outdated legal…
1. As the world warms and cools    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context: The article emphasizes the critical need for disaster risk awareness and insurance to protect human security and national economic stability in the face of increasing natural disasters. The Challenge of Disaster Awareness National…