1. 22nd Regional Committee Meeting of World Health Organization South-East Asia Region (SEARO) (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 24, 2025) Topic: GS2: Health, Governance, International Relations Context India hosted the 22nd SEARO Regional Committee Meeting to review health initiatives and set priorities for the South-East Asia Region under the WHO framework. Content The…
1. The cost of unemployment, and learning from past blunders Source – ( Page 8, The Hindu Editorial) Topic: GS Paper 3 (Employment, Inclusive Growth, Economy) Context The editorial critiques India’s unemployment crisis and links it to policy missteps, especially during high-growth periods, highlighting the lessons to be learned. The Unemployment Problem: Despite GDP growth,…
Q1) Critically examine India’s counter-terrorism approach in Jammu and Kashmir after Operation Sindoor. What are the strategic limitations of kinetic force and how can India achieve sustainable counter-terror outcomes? (GS Paper 3, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: The April 2025 Pahalgam terror strike and India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor have reignited national discourse on counter-terror strategy….
1. India’s GDP Growth Forecast Revised Upward by S&P Source: Page 1, The Indian Express (24 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy Context Global rating agency S&P revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.2% citing strong domestic demand and robust infrastructure spending. Content: Economic Outlook: India’s GDP is expected to grow…
1. US and Them (Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1: Indian Diaspora GS2: International Relations, Bilateral Relations – India-US GS4: Ethics in International Relations Context The editorial reflects on the discriminatory visa and immigration policies of the United States, especially targeting foreign students from countries like India. It highlights the wider geopolitical and…
1. India Post Payments Bank Partners with Aditya Birla Capital to Simplify Accessibility to Loan Products Across India (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 23, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance), GS Paper 3 (Economy) Context India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) and Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) have partnered to enhance access to loan…
1. A Shadow on Our Rights (Source: Page 13, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution, Judiciary, Fundamental RightsGS Paper 4 – Ethics in Public Life, Integrity of Institutions Context The editorial critiques the recent Supreme Court order in the State of NCT of Delhi vs. Ali Khan Mahmudabad case. It highlights…
Q1) Critically examine the significance of the Keezhadi excavation findings and the controversy over delayed reporting by the ASI. What does it reveal about the intersection of archaeology, culture, and governance in India? (GS Paper 1, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: The Keezhadi excavations in Tamil Nadu have unearthed evidence of an advanced urban…
1. ASI Asks Archaeologist Who Led Keezhadi Excavations to Rewrite Report Source: Page 4, The Hindu, Delhi Edition (23 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 1: Indian Culture Context The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has requested Amarnath Ramakrishna, the lead archaeologist at Keezhadi, to rewrite his excavation report, raising concerns about period classification and dating…
