The Hindu

1. We need accessibility rules that are based on principles (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The Supreme Court in Rajive Raturi v. Union of India (2024) held Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Rules, 2017, violative of the Rights…

1. River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context On December 25, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Link Project.The project aims to address water scarcity in the Bundelkhand region, spanning parts of…

1. More flexibility, but also greater challenges (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The University Grants Commission (UGC) introduced two transformative reforms: accelerated and extended degree programmes.This summary seeks to explore their advantages, challenges, and implications for India’s higher education system. Introduction…

1. The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The article highlights recent reforms in the Supreme Court Collegium system, including candidate interviews and efforts to promote judicial diversity. It also addresses challenges…

1. The outlook for India in the year ahead (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 –  Indian Economy Context The article discusses challenges ahead for India in 2025, including geopolitical tensions, regional instability, and rising digital threats.  Economic and Political Stability India is among…

1. The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led government has proposed the ONOE framework to synchronize Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.  Historical Context of Simultaneous Elections Simultaneous elections were common in…

1. Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 –  Social Justice Context Globally democracies face increasing polarization, driven by historical inequalities, cultural divides, and technological disruptions like social media and AI.  Definition and Rise of Polarization Polarization is defined as a sharp…

1. The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Frequent disruptions, acrimony, and declining standards in Parliament proceedings are undermining legislative efficiency and democratic accountability in India. Challenges in Parliament Proceedings in India: Frequent Disruptions Acrimony Between Government and…