1. Costs of inequality (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Context: The 2024 edition of the Global Gender Gap Index places India at 129th out of 146 countries. This ranking positions India 18th from the bottom, indicating a slight change from its 2021 ranking where it was…
1.  To get back on track (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management GS2 – Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The Indian Railways has once again come under scrutiny following a tragic accident on June 16 near Siliguri, West Bengal, where a…
1. Bharat’s way in the world (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements with the G7 outreach summit on the Adriatic coast of Italy, it has become evident that a fractured and fragile world is looking towards India and its leadership with…
1. FACT OVER FICTION (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors GS3 – Science & Technology Context: The BJP’s failure to secure a predicted majority in the world’s largest election was one of several surprising outcomes. Despite fears of an election…
1. ELEPHANTS, LIKE US Topic: GS3 – Environment – Conservations – Species Context: A recent study reveals that elephants use unique, non-imitative sounds as proper names, challenging the idea that complex identity concepts are exclusively human. This discovery suggests elephants have person-like traits, prompting a reconsideration of how humans ethically treat them. The Significance of…
1. Redrawing the red line (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context: On a significant day for Indian democracy, marked by the inauguration of the third successive NDA government, a tragic terrorist attack occurred on the Reasi-Katra road. Pakistan-sponsored terrorists ambushed a bus full of pilgrims, killing…
1. A new federal bargain Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The resurgence of coalition politics in India has rekindled debates on federalism and Centre-state relations. With the BJP increasingly reliant on regional allies and its expanded influence in southern India, the potential for a federal reset exists. However, the realization of this potential remains uncertain. Modi’s…
1. Moving on from the past Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies– Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The aftermath of India’s recent elections has highlighted ongoing governance challenges, exacerbated by the campaign’s focus on identity politics over pressing policy issues. This has sidelined critical debates on climate change, urbanization, and agricultural distress. The…
1. Heat proofing the city Topic: GS3 – Environment – Disaster Management Context: When Delhi’s Mungeshpur automatic weather station recorded an unprecedented heat peak of 52.9 degrees Celsius on May 29, it was met with incredulity. Initially, this extreme temperature was attributed to a technological fault. However, the incident highlights a broader, more concerning trend: a…
1. What GDP numbers say Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Inclusive Growth Context: India’s GDP data for 2023-24 was highly anticipated, especially following the sovereign rating outlook upgrade by S&P and just before the union election results. The reported growth of 8.2% in 2023-24 significantly surpasses the 7% growth of 2022-23 and is higher…