03 January 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 –  Social Justice Context Globally democracies face increasing polarization, driven by historical inequalities, cultural divides, and technological disruptions like social media and AI.  Definition and Rise of Polarization Polarization is defined as a sharp…
3 January 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. The Hottest Year (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context The article highlights India’s escalating climate challenges, emphasizing the need for proactive, systemic measures to address vulnerabilities and sustain development amid intensifying global warming.  Analysis of the news: Record-Breaking Heat and Global…
3 January 2025 : Daily Answer Writing
Q1) What do you understand by ‘Good Governance’? Highlight the key barriers to good governance in India and the measures required to overcome such barriers. (150 Words/10 Marks) Answer: Good governance, as per UNDP, involves mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which citizens articulate their interests, exercise legal rights, meet their obligations, and mediate differences….
03 January 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Experts on GM crop panels to declare conflict of interest (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Agriculture Context The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has amended rules governing the selection of experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), which…
2 January 2025 : Daily Answer Writing
The Right to Information Act provides the common man, not just the right to know, but also the right to question those in power. However, the very purpose of the act stands unfulfilled without addressing some key challenges. Justify with suitable arguments. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER: “Information is the currency of democracy“ – Thomas…
2 January 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Energy Churn Ahead (Source – Indian Express, Section- The Editorial Page- Page No. – 08) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The city gas distribution (CGD) sector faces rising costs, declining profitability, and increasing consolidation pressures due to reduced APM gas allocation and competition from alternative fuels. Analysis of the news: Reduced APM Allocation…
02 January 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Frequent disruptions, acrimony, and declining standards in Parliament proceedings are undermining legislative efficiency and democratic accountability in India. Challenges in Parliament Proceedings in India: Frequent Disruptions Acrimony Between Government and…
02 January 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. Four UN environmental summits fell short in 2024. What happened? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – International Relations,  GS3 – Environment Context Four major United Nations-led summits on biodiversity (Colombia), climate (Azerbaijan), land degradation (Saudi Arabia), and plastics (South Korea) failed to produce significant outcomes. Failures…