The Hindu

The Hindu Editorial 21-December-2023 1. A security breach that must lead to sweeping changes. Topic: GS3 – Internal Security – role of external state and non-state actors Critical for UPSC as it assesses knowledge of national security, governance, and the ability to address vulnerabilities in democratic institutions – the article is not much important from mains…

The Hindu Editorial 20-December-2023 1. The deep import of the Article 370 verdict. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Indian Constitution – Amendments UPSC relevance: Examines Supreme Court’s Jammu and Kashmir judgment, crucial for constitutional, security, and democratic implications in India.  Context: The Supreme Court’s judgment on the 2019 presidential orders in Jammu and Kashmir has…

The Hindu Editorial 19-December-2023 1. A blow for the rights of the legislature, in law making Topic: GS2 – Indian polity- Executive- Governor Crucial for UPSC mains as it covers constitutional nuances, federal principles, Governor’s powers, and the legal intricacies of bill assent. Context: In a landmark judgment, CJI Chandrachud creatively interprets Article 200, limiting Governor’s…

The Hindu Editorial 18-December-2023 1. An uphill struggle to grow the Forest Rights Act. Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors. While the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination often features questions related to the Forest Rights Act, the UPSC Mains rarely delves into specific legislation unless it forms part…

The Hindu Editorial 16-December-2023 1. A time-honoured connect that will help bridge the Gulf Topic: GS2 – International Relations- Bilateral Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for mains in context of understanding bilateral relations and agreements involving India. Context: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to India strengthens…

The Hindu Editorial 15-December-2023 1. COP28 — Many a slippery slope ahead. Topic: GS3 – Climate Change and Climate Action. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for mains perspective. Context: COP28 in Dubai centered on the global stocktake under the Paris Agreement, emphasizing fossil fuels for the first time….

The Hindu Editorial 14-December-2023 1. Article 370 judgment is a case of constitutional monism Topic: GS2 – Indian polity – Supreme Court judgements. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for mains perspective.  Context: The Supreme Court of India, endorsing a monist interpretation, upheld the abrogation of Article 370 in…

The Hindu Editorial 13-December-2023 1. An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty Topic: GS2:- Polity: Freedom of Expression Context: Fahad Shah, a journalist,was arrested under UAPA for publishing an article. He was granted bail in three other cases and had preventive detention orders quashed. He remained in custody due to allegations under FIR No.1/2022. High…

The Hindu Editorial 12-December-2023 1. Harvest the Odisha story to ensure food security Topic: GS3 – food security  Agricultural Transformation: Odisha transformed from importing rice to producing 13.606 million tonnes of food grains in 2022. Average rice yield tripled in two decades,from 10.41 quintals/hectare in 2000-01 to 27.30 quintals/hectare in 2020-21. Kalahandi district,known as the…