1. Ireland, Norway, and Spain set to formally recognise the statehood of Palestine Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context ● Ireland, Norway, and Spain announced their formal recognition of Palestine amid escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, following a deadly Hamas attack and Israeli retaliations. ● This move aligns with a recent UN vote supporting…
1. When control is disguised as reform Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● Recent judicial decisions by the Supreme Court, including declaring electoral bonds unconstitutional and granting bail to prominent figures, have sparked debates about the Court’s independence and effectiveness amidst allegations of executive influence and online attacks on its legitimacy. Overview…
1. The India-Iran reconnect Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: The sudden death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter accident on May 20 adds another layer of complexity to an already volatile region. The political landscape of the Middle East is fraught with tensions and ongoing conflicts, and the loss of…
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1. Joint culture in the armed forces is way forward: CDS Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan outlined the importance of jointness and integration for creating Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC), aimed at enhancing military readiness. ● Speaking at a memorial lecture, he emphasised advancing to “Jointness 2.0” for…
1. Jointness 2.0, that is developing Joint Culture in Armed Forces, is the way forward, says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Topic: GS2 – Governance Context ● Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan outlined the importance of jointness and integration for creating Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC), aimed at enhancing military readiness. ● Speaking at a…
1. Climate change, a passing cloud in Indian politics Topic: GS3 – Environment and Ecology – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● The article highlights the conspicuous absence of climate change discourse in India’s recent general election, despite global environmental crises and calls for sustainable development. ● It discusses the calculated omission of climate issues…
1. A time for para diplomacy Topic: GS2 – International Relations – India and its neighbourhood Context: In its recent manifesto, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has made a bold promise to reclaim Kartarpur Sahib, the final resting place of Guru Nanak, which is situated less than five kilometers across the Pakistan border. This proposal, while…
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1. Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● The Supreme Court of India is poised to assess the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) amid concerns over its potential discriminatory effects, especially towards Muslims. ● The article discusses the broader implications of legislative malice,…