1. Moral pressure and human rights compliance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context This article examines the effectiveness of “naming and shaming” as a strategy for enforcing human rights norms. It explores successes and limitations, highlighting examples where moral pressure led to reforms, while authoritarian…
1. A ground plan for sustainable mass employment (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. Context This article addresses India’s employment challenges, focusing on recent government initiatives aimed at job creation, skilling, and improving human development indicators. It emphasises…
1. The essence of India’s inflation problem (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The article discusses the implications of the Economic Survey’s suggestion to exclude food prices from the RBI’s inflation target, arguing that this approach overlooks the significant impact of food inflation on…
1. An obstinate refusal to focus on welfare (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Policies Context The article critiques the Union Budget’s reduced focus on welfare schemes, highlighting declining allocations for crucial programs like MGNREGA and NFSA amidst widespread poverty and malnutrition. It contrasts…
1. Hints of the corporatisation of science research in India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 –  Science and Technology Context The article discusses India’s shift towards market-driven scientific research, emphasising commercialization and reduced public funding. It examines the establishment of the Anusandhan National Research…
1. Disinformation, AI and ‘cyber chakravyuh’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 –  Science and Technology Context The article discusses the evolving security threats in 2024, emphasising the dangers posed by AI and cyber attacks. It highlights the risks of disinformation, deep fakes, and cyber…
1. A nutrition strategy would have averted Olympic agony (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The disqualification of Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat at the Paris Olympics 2024 underscores a significant gap in the Indian sports support system. It highlights the critical need…
1. Refugee rights, the gendered nature of displacement (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice, GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the global displacement crisis, highlighting the increasing number of refugees due to conflicts and persecution. It emphasises the disproportionate impact on women, who face…
1. A moment for just transition litigation to take wing (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context The article discusses the implications of the Supreme Court of India’s recognition of a human right against climate change in the case of M.K. Ranjitsinh and…
1. A closer look at beefing up Jammu’s counter-terror grid (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context The Jammu region faces increased terrorist activity, exacerbated by troop redeployments to the LAC. To strengthen security, additional Army and Assam Rifles troops have been deployed. Effective counter-terrorism…