1. Some hard land questions  (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article discusses the complex legal and institutional challenges in India’s land governance system, emphasizing the need for comprehensive reforms beyond technological solutions like digitization to unlock the country’s economic and social development potential. Introduction: India’s Complex…
1. A LEGAL VOID (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS2– International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article highlights India’s lack of a dedicated legal framework to address national security risks posed by foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade, especially concerning Chinese investments. The Debate on Chinese Foreign…
1. Democracy’s blind eye (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article criticizes the international community’s complicity in enabling Israel’s disproportionate military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, warning of moral, strategic, and geopolitical consequences. The International System’s License to Israel Israel’s Strategic Myopia The Role of Iran…
1. Tech diplomacy 4.0 (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the growing importance of technological cooperation in India’s foreign relations, particularly with the United States, highlighting historical phases, challenges, and the current momentum under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. What is meant by tech…
1. In our defence (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Internal Security Context: The article discusses Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s initiative to establish the Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) as a platform for strategic military deliberations, while highlighting ongoing challenges in India’s military modernization, personnel shortages, and preparedness. The Importance of…
1. FOR LIBERTY, BY LAW   (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10 Topic: GS2– Polity Context: The article discusses the evolution of judicial thought in India, highlighting recent Supreme Court decisions that prioritize due process and personal liberty under Article 21, even in the face of stringent laws like UAPA and PMLA. Introduction:…
1. One Election, many problems    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– Polity Context: The recent push by the Union government towards “One Nation, One Election” has sparked significant concern regarding its impact on India’s federal structure and democratic values. While proponents claim efficiency and cost reduction, critics argue that it…
1. Reaping the silver dividend (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice – Health Context: The article discusses the Indian government’s extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to cover elderly adults, analyzing its potential impact on healthcare access and financial protection, while highlighting its…
1. Pay the bearer (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article examines the constitutional and ethical concerns surrounding the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act and the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Act, 2021, particularly focusing on the prohibition of payments to surrogates and the need for fair compensation. What is…
1. Giving farms their due (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article discusses the early initiatives of the Modi 3.0 government, particularly in agriculture and rural development, following the 2024 parliamentary elections. Introduction to Modi 3.0 and the First 100 Days New Leadership in Agriculture and Rural…