1. Federalism under Strain: The Growing Centralisation of Power in India Source – Page 10, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity and Governance (Centre-State Relations) Context The editorial highlights the weakening of India’s federal structure due to increased centralisation, especially in financial and legislative domains, affecting state autonomy and cooperative governance. Content:…
1. The idea of India must embrace pluralism Source -Page 10, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 1 – Indian Society; GS Paper 2 – Constitution and Polity (Secularism, Pluralism) Context This editorial reflects on India’s foundational pluralistic ethos and warns against growing majoritarian tendencies that threaten social harmony and constitutional values. Content: Background: India’s…
1. Quantum Challenge Source -Page 10, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology; GS Paper 2 – Governance (Policy Implementation) Context IIT-Delhi and DRDO have successfully demonstrated a quantum key distribution system. However, systemic issues threaten India’s progress under the National Quantum Mission. Background: Quantum cybersecurity enables secure communication immune to…
1. India, Russia sign long-term energy pact Source -Page 1, The Hindu, Delhi Edition Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Energy Security) Context India and Russia have signed a comprehensive long-term energy agreement to ensure consistent energy supplies, particularly crude oil and LNG. Content: Highlights of the Pact: Long-term oil and LNG…
1. BIMSTEC’s new push for connectivity and trade Source -Page 1, The Hindu, Delhi Edition Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations) Context BIMSTEC summit highlights regional cooperation, focusing on trade, infrastructure, and maritime links. Content: Key Outcomes: Agreement on Coastal Shipping Pact. Commitment to BIMSTEC Free Trade Area (FTA) progress. India proposed an innovation fund…
1. Making Climate Finance Work Source -Editorial Page, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS Paper 3 (Environment, Economy) Context The editorial discusses challenges in climate finance, particularly for developing countries like India, amid increasing global climate commitments. Content: Climate Finance Status: Global North has failed to meet the $100 billion annual commitment. Disparities in…
1. The rise of maritime Asia and what it means for India Source – Editorial Page, The Hindu, Delhi Edition Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations) Context With increasing focus on maritime security and economic activity in the Indo-Pacific, the editorial discusses India’s role in a changing regional order. Content: Maritime Asia’s Emergence: Asia is…
1. For the sake of free speech and artistic liberty Source – Editorial, Page 6, The Hindu Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance, Polity and Constitution Context The editorial discusses the Karnataka government’s decision to remove a controversial play from school curriculum and its implications on freedom of expression and artistic liberty. Background: Karnataka’s textbook revision…
1. A welcome rate pause, with ample room to cut Source -Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Section Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy (Monetary Policy, Inflation, Growth) Context The editorial discusses the recent decision by the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold the repo rate at 6.5%, highlighting the economic rationale and policy…
1. India and Canada must use every opportunity to reset ties Source – Page 8, The Hindu Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations Context Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Canada for the G-7 summit outreach, an effort seen as a chance to thaw diplomatic tensions following allegations surrounding the assassination of a Khalistani…
