Appointment By Chance: Why Bihar’s Lottery System Fails Higher Education Reform

(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 – Education, Governance, Transparency | GS1 – Social Issues Context Bihar’s recent decision to appoint college principals through a lottery system under Patna University has sparked a debate…

A World of Our Making: India’s Foreign Policy and the Myth of Realism

(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations, Foreign Policy, Global Governance Context India’s foreign policy is at a crossroads, caught between the pressures of populist hyper-nationalism and the demands of strategic realism….

Govt. merges 36 schemes to float farm programme – PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana launched

(Source: age 1 & 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, Economy Context The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years starting…

17 July 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis
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17 July 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. A World of Our Making(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, Foreign Policy, India and Its Neighborhood, Global Governance Context The editorial critiques India’s current foreign policy, emphasizing its tendency to reject realism and strategic clarity. It argues that India’s diplomacy often avoids engaging with ground realities, relying instead on…

17 July 2025: Pib Summary For Upsc
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17 July 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Collaborative Effort Underway to Initiate Robust Urban River Management Plan in Delhi Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (16 July 2025) Topic: GS3 – Environment, Urban Development, Water Resources ManagementGS2 – Governance, Government Initiatives Context The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in…

17 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial
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17 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial

1. Some Cheer Source – 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS3 – Economy (External Sector, Trade Policy), GS2 – International Relations (Trade Negotiations) Context India’s Q1 FY26 trade data shows positive developments in service exports and moderate goods export performance, helping shrink the trade deficit by 9.4%. However, growing dependence on Russian crude…

17 July 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
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17 July 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) – Government merges 36 schemes to boost agriculture Source: Page 1 & 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-3 (Agriculture, Economy, Government Schemes) Context The Union Cabinet approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, announced in Budget 2025-26, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable farming. Key Features…

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17-July-2025 Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Discuss how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Maldives aligns with India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy and Indo-Pacific strategy. (GS Paper 2, 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ policy prioritizes strong ties with South Asian nations, especially maritime neighbors like the Maldives. PM Modi’s visit in July 2025 reflects this commitment within…

Hedging Against America: Strategic Responses to Shifting Global Power Dynamics

(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 16 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 16 July 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations, Global Governance, India’s Foreign Policy Context The editorial examines the disruptive changes in global geopolitics under Trump 2.0, where the U.S. is unilaterally altering its…

She Too: When Systems Fail Victims of Sexual Harassment

(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 16 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 16 July 2025 Topic: GS2 – Governance, Issues Related to Women and Justice GS1 – Social Issues: Gender and Vulnerable Sections GS4 – Ethics: Accountability and Institutional Responsibility Context A college student in Balasore, Odisha,…