1. Reimagining the Classroom(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Education; GS1: Indian Society (Language and Culture) Context The editorial evaluates the CBSE’s recent push to implement the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in early education, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It stresses that while the intent is…
1. Injustice in the Delay Source – (Editorial Page, The Hindu Editorial) Topic: GS2 – Governance; GS1 – Indian Society (Population and Census); GS2 – Polity (Electoral Reforms) Context India’s decadal population Census, delayed since 2021 due to the pandemic, is now scheduled for completion by March 2027. This delay, though partially justified by COVID-19,…
1. Modi to Inaugurate Kashmir’s First All-Weather Rail Link with Delhi Source: The Hindu, Page 1 & 14, June 6, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 1 (Geography: Infrastructure), GS Paper 3 (Economy: Infrastructure) Context The Prime Minister is inaugurating the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), which includes the iconic Chenab and Anji Khad bridges, finally connecting Kashmir…
Q1) Critically examine the need for revisiting the EWS quota criteria in light of recent legal and public scrutiny.(GS2, 15 Marks, 250 words) Answer: Introduction: The Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota, introduced via the 103rd Constitutional Amendment, provides 10% reservation for the economically poor among the unreserved category. Recent debates have emerged around its…
(Source: The Hindu, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 05 June 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 05 June 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3: Environment and Health; Science and Technology – Developments and Applications Context The editorial discusses how exposomics—the study of cumulative environmental exposures and their impact on human health—can significantly enhance…
(Source: The Hindu, Editorial Page) Topic: GS Paper 3: Infrastructure, Investment Models, Science and Technology Context India recently notified a concessional import duty scheme for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers (SPMEPCD scheme). However, the policy lacks robust enforcement of technology transfer or R&D obligations, prompting concerns over long-term self-reliance and industrial capability. Background: The SPMEPCD (Scheme…
1. Falling Short Source – (Editorial Page, The Hindu Editorial) Topic: GS3 – Infrastructure, Economy, Environment, Technology Context India has introduced a concessional import duty policy for EV manufacturers under the new SPMEPCD scheme to localize production. However, the editorial argues that such steps fall short in ensuring real technological self-reliance. Background On June 2,…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Topic: GS3 – Environment and Biodiversity; GS2 – Government Schemes and Conservation Policies Context On World Environment Day 2025, the editorial stresses that India’s success in tiger conservation should not overshadow a growing ecological imbalance—especially the decline in prey base and degraded habitats, which may undermine long-term sustainability of…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS2 – Governance (Democracy and Institutions), GS1 – Post-colonial state-building Context In the wake of Bangladesh’s recent elections and political developments, the editorial stresses that the country must move away from retribution and embrace institution-building for long-term democratic stability. Background: Bangladesh has been governed…
