1. CoP For Consensus (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context: The article discusses the urgent need for equitable and substantial climate finance to support the Global South in combating climate impacts, emphasizing collaboration rather than conflict with the Global North. What is Conference of the Parties (COP)?…
 1. Trump 2.0 and the world      (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article analyzes the potential domestic and global impacts of Donald Trump’s second presidential term, highlighting shifts in economic, social, environmental, and foreign policies. Election Outcome and Political Landscape Economic Agenda: Protectionism and Trade…
 1. A Positive Secularism    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the UP Madarsa Act, affirming minority rights to religious education while clarifying the limits of the Basic Structure doctrine in assessing ordinary laws. What is the UP Madarsa Education Act…
 1. Checking a Contagion    (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context: The WHO report highlights India’s progress in TB control but emphasizes the need for accelerated efforts and improved support systems to meet the 2025 eradication goal. What is Tuberculosis? Transmission: Symptoms: Infection Prevalence: WHO…
 1. A new tryst with destiny (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The article examines why China, an autocracy, has experienced robust wage growth despite weak shareholder returns, whereas India, a democracy, has seen significant shareholder returns but weak wage growth. This contrast highlights distinct economic…
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….