1. Looking again at EU (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited India with the entire College of Commissioners to strengthen EU-India strategic ties amid global uncertainties triggered by Donald Trump’s return to the…
1. Three low-hanging reforms (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS3 – Indian Economy Context State governments in India are urged to ease the heavy compliance burden on employers through decriminalisation, digitisation, and rationalisation reforms to boost high-wage employment and economic growth. Analysis…
1. Doing the right thing (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Parliament passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023, excluding the CJI from the selection panel, raising concerns over…
1. The missing growth strategy (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India has remained a lower middle-income economy since 2007, facing challenges in transitioning to upper-middle and high-income status due to regional disparities and structural obstacles. Analysis of the news: Stagnation…
1. India can ensure Ukraine at the table (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The United States and Russia are holding high-level negotiations over Ukraine’s future without Ukraine’s participation, raising concerns about historical injustices and great power dominance. Analysis of the…
1. RBI’s rupee challenge (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses the RBI’s dilemma over whether to allow the Indian rupee to depreciate amid global capital outflows and a strengthening US dollar, while managing the risks of investor panic…
1. Policing, not protection (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 15) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The Uttarakhand government introduced provisions on live-in relationships in its Uniform Civil Code (UCC) draft, sparking debates on the legal, social, and regulatory implications of non-marital relationships in India. Analysis of the…
1. A new era of trade (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed trade relations and agreed to pursue a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) to achieve a $500 billion trade target by…
1. A success story like Amul (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s fruits and vegetables (F&V) sector is growing rapidly but remains fragmented, leading to high post-harvest losses and low farmer earnings, highlighting the need for structured value chains and Farmer…
1. Mission accomplished (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. President Donald Trump which was a high-profile diplomatic engagement that successfully managed potential friction points. Key Takeaways for India Managing Friction Points: Trade, Immigration,…