1. Move on madrasas, the alienation of Muslims (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The Supreme Court’s stay on the NCPCR’s directive to halt funding for non-RTE-compliant madrasas has stirred concern among secular and minority communities. The NCPCR’s approach is viewed as…
1. The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity, GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the constitutional challenges in managing the escalating violence in Manipur. It highlights the role of special provisions under Article 371 in other states…
1. The world needs blue helmets who act as blue helmets (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Important International institutions Context The article discusses the United Nations’ (UN) role in global peacekeeping.It highlights both successes and failures in conflicts like Rwanda, Bosnia, Ukraine, and…
1. An approaching milestone in constitutional governance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article highlights the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution, emphasising five core constitutional values that have shaped Indian democracy. These values include respect for democratic institutions, smooth power transitions, protection of rights,…
1. India’s choices in a world becoming bipolar again (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article discusses India’s delicate diplomatic balancing act between China and the U.S. amid growing tensions and power rivalry in the Indo-Pacific. While India’s ties with the U.S. are…
1. Forecasting better in India, come rain or shine (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS1 – Geography, GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The article highlights India’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather events like floods and droughts, exacerbated by climate change. It discusses the need for enhanced…
1. A modified UBI policy may be more feasible (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) as a social safety net to address unemployment and rising inequality, especially in India. It evaluates UBI’s feasibility and desirability…
1. Reimagining access to justice (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context Third-Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) is gaining prominence in India’s legal system as a tool to enhance access to justice for financially disadvantaged individuals. While supported by the Supreme Court, the lack…
1. A food-sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Context The article addresses the global challenges of achieving zero hunger and eliminating malnutrition. It also highlights rising food insecurity due to conflicts,…
1. China, India and New Delhi’s Quad dilemma (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The recent Quad meeting led to the Wilmington Declaration, highlighting the growing security cooperation between India, the U.S., Japan, and Australia, focused on containing China in the Indo-Pacific. Amid deteriorating…