1. The challenges of public health education in India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The reduction of U.S. funding for WHO and USAID has impacted global public health. Strengthening domestic public health education and employment is crucial for sustainable healthcare development….
1. Modern day summitry, its perils and its prospects (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article explores how strong leaders like Trump and Modi use summit diplomacy to influence global politics, trade, and conflict resolution. Definition of Strong Leaders A strong leader is…
1. The dangerous illusion cast by development rankings (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Economy, GS3 – Environment Context The development models of affluent nations, despite their high HDI rankings, are ecologically unsustainable. This raises concerns about redefining progress to balance human well-being with environmental limits. The…
1. More signs of overhauling the compliance framework (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Corruption and complex compliance regulations hinder business growth in India, deterring foreign investment. Despite reforms, frequent regulatory changes and bureaucratic inefficiencies continue to fuel red-tapism and bribery. Prevalence of Corruption in…
1. An India-U.S. trade agreement and the test of WTO laws (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and the U.S. have agreed to negotiate a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall 2025. This agreement must align with WTO regulations, particularly…
1. The empowerment of India’s women with bold policies (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections Context India is advancing women’s empowerment through initiatives in sanitation, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and governance. These policies enhance women’s participation in economic and social development, fostering gender…
1. Inclusion in public spaces — from fear to freedom (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections Context India ranks 128 out of 177 countries in the Women, Peace and Security Index 2023. Deep-rooted patriarchal norms contribute to violence against women, but change…
1. Beyond ‘Beijing’, unlocking a feminist future in India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted in 1995, is a global framework for advancing women’s rights. India has improved gender equality through policies, economic growth, and legal…
1. Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The Supreme Court has ruled that domicile-based reservations in post-graduate medical admissions violate the right to equality under Article 14 of the Constitution. What is the supreme…
1. Designing India’s AI Safety Institute (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India is establishing an AI Safety Institute (AISI) to address AI risks, ensuring safe and ethical AI development while promoting global collaboration. India’s AI Mission and AI Safety…