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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Q1) Evaluate the constitutional and cultural tension in the recent conflict between Jain pilgrims and Santhal Adivasis on Parasnath Hill. (GS Paper 2, 10 marks, 150 words) Answer: The symbolic hunting ritual planned by the Santhal community at Parasnath Hill, a Jain pilgrimage site, has triggered a cultural-religious standoff. The area is governed by…
1. India must pressure Pakistan by sharing evidence of the terror trail (Source – Page 10, The Hindu Editorial, 10 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Security – Internal Security and Terrorism) Context Following the Pahalgam terror attacks and India’s subsequent precision military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan, international…
1. The Adversary’s Ally (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations, GS1: Post-Independence India Context The editorial highlights the geopolitical role of China in supporting Pakistan’s strategic posture against India, calling for a nuanced and long-term realignment of India’s foreign policy and regional partnerships. Background China’s repeated defense of Pakistan in multilateral…
