1. Justice Denied in the Queues of Courts Source – ( Page 6, The Hindu Editorial) Topic: GS2: Governance; Judiciary Context The editorial highlights the chronic backlog of cases in the Indian judiciary, particularly in trial courts, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms. Judicial Pendency Crisis Over 4 crore cases pending across Indian courts; lower…
1. Reading The Hike(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3: Agriculture, MSP Policy, Food Security, Environmental Impact Context The Government of India has announced a fresh round of Minimum Support Price (MSP) hikes for kharif crops just ahead of the monsoon sowing season. The editorial evaluates the timing, composition, and implications of these hikes,…
Q1) Critically examine the ethical, legal, and diplomatic challenges posed by India’s efforts to curb transnational drug trafficking through bilateral and regional cooperation. (GS2, 15 Marks, 250 words) Answer: India’s geographical location, with proximity to the ‘Golden Crescent’ and ‘Golden Triangle’ drug-producing regions, makes it highly vulnerable to cross-border drug trafficking. The government’s policy…
1. Slow and Unsteady: Ethnic violence has abated but peace continues to elude Manipur Source: Editorial Page, The Hindu, 30 May 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance; GS Paper 3: Internal Security Context More than three months into President’s Rule in Manipur, signs of normalization remain weak despite a decline in overt violence. Content: Background:…
1. Cabinet Approves Continuation of Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for FY 2025-26 (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 28, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3: Agriculture; GS Paper 2: Government Policies Context The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for the fiscal year 2025-26, aiming to support…
(Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1: Indian Physical Geography (Monsoons); GS3: Disaster Management, Climate Adaptation Context This editorial assesses the evolving implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with emphasis on practical skill-building, global competitiveness, and education reforms aimed at employability and innovation. From Rote to Practical Learning NEP 2020 marks a…
(Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1: Indian Physical Geography (Monsoons); GS3: Disaster Management, Climate Adaptation Context The southwest monsoon arrived early in Kerala and Mumbai, marking a significant deviation from its usual schedule. This premature onset — fueled by unusual pre-cyclonic activity — exposes the weaknesses in India’s climate preparedness, especially in urban…
1. Sound and Fury Source – (Page 8, The Hindu Editorial) Topic: GS1 (Geography), GS3 (Disaster Management, Climate Adaptation) Context The editorial discusses the unusually early arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala and Mumbai, highlighting how such climatic irregularities expose the gaps in India’s urban planning and disaster response infrastructure. Early Arrival of Monsoon…
(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations; GS3: Economic Development, International Institutions Context The editorial critiques the growing concern over Pakistan foreign aid misuse amid the continued disbursal of IMF loans to Pakistan, despite its poor reform record. It questions the enabling role of global financial institutions in perpetuating aid dependency in…
