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…
1. Mental health in India’s material world (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Urbanisation, their problems and their remedies. Context India is grappling with a growing mental health crisis, exacerbated by rising societal pressures, consumerism, and a focus on material success. Despite economic progress,…
1. Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure – Energy Context The closure of Britain’s last coal-fired power plant highlights its long energy transition, driven by economic, geopolitical, and environmental factors. India, heavily reliant on…
1. A re-balancing of India’s great power relations (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India’s participation in the Quad Leaders’ Summit and its diplomatic engagements with Russia highlight its delicate balancing act between strategic alliances with the U.S., Russia, and China. As Russia strengthens…
1. A three-tier war in West Asia with no endgame (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article discusses the escalating conflict in West Asia following a deadly Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. It critiques Israel’s military response, its attempt to reshape…