13-May-2025 Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Critically examine the implications of India’s delay in releasing excess death data from the COVID-19 period. What does it reflect about governance, accountability, and public health systems? (GS Paper 2, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer: The release of the 2021 Civil Registration System (CRS) data in 2025, revealing over 21.5 lakh excess deaths, has…
13 May 2025: The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. A belated admission (Source – Page 8, The Hindu Editorial, 13 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance, Health Policy) Context The editorial highlights the Indian government’s delayed acknowledgment of excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the 2021 Civil Registration System (CRS) data. Delayed Data Disclosure The Registrar General of India released…
13 May 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. “With China, Learn to Say No” Source: Page 6, The Hindu Delhi Edition (13 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations) Context India’s diplomatic approach to China in the backdrop of increasing strategic assertiveness by Beijing. Content: The editorial discusses how India needs a recalibrated and firmer approach toward China, especially in light…
13 May 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. Three’s a Crowd (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: India and Its Neighbourhood, GS2: International Relations Context The editorial examines India’s consistent rejection of third-party mediation in bilateral disputes, especially in the context of the India-Pakistan conflict, and roots this policy in history, sovereignty, and diplomatic experience. Background Recent calls by foreign…
12-May-2025 Daily Answer Writing
Q1) Critically evaluate the need for a caste-based census in India. What challenges must be addressed to ensure accuracy and effective use of the data? (GS Paper 2, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer India’s push for a caste-based census marks a major shift toward evidence-based policymaking. Historically, caste enumeration has been partial, covering only SCs…
12 May 2025: The Hindu Editorial Analysis
1. Fire and ceasefire (Source – Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 2 (India and Its Neighbourhood, International Relations) Context India and Pakistan declared a ceasefire after three days of intense military exchanges. The ceasefire was publicly announced by the U.S. President, signaling deep international involvement in bilateral regional affairs. Background: On April…
12 May 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. India affirms military preparedness after Operation Sindoor Source: Page 1 & 8, The Hindu Delhi Edition (12 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (India-Pakistan Relations), GS Paper 3 (Internal Security, Military Strategy) Context India declared the successful achievement of objectives under Operation Sindoor, even as a fragile ceasefire was negotiated with Pakistan following two…
12 May 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. A Fragile Calm (Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: India and Its Neighbourhood, GS3: Internal Security Context The editorial by Pratap Bhanu Mehta reflects on the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. It analyzes the limitations of military deterrence and stresses the inevitability of…