1. India repels Pak. strikes for second day Source: Page 1 & 12, The Hindu International Edition (May 10, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Internal Security) Context India witnessed escalated cross-border tensions as Pakistan attempted a large-scale aerial drone intrusion across states bordering the western front. Content: Over 500 drones attempted to breach…
Q1) How has the Supreme Court of India interpreted the rights of refugees like the Rohingya under Indian constitutional and legal frameworks? (GS Paper 2, 10 marks, 150 words) Answer: The Supreme Court of India, while hearing petitions challenging the deportation of Rohingya refugees, reaffirmed that although refugees are entitled to certain constitutional protections, the…
1. Call Workers By Their Name (Source: Page 12, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections, GS3: Indian Economy – Informal Sector & Labour Reforms Context The editorial highlights the growing vulnerabilities of gig and platform-based workers in India, especially in light of the recent Blinkit delivery strike. It calls for urgent…
1. Why India’s claim of PoK is legally valid Source: Page 10, The Hindu International Edition (May 09, 2025) Topic: GS2: International Relations, GS1: Post-independence consolidation Context In light of recent statements by India on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), this editorial outlines the legal and historical basis of India’s stance. Content: Legal Basis of Claim:…
1. Finding support (Source – Page 10, The Hindu Editorial, 9 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – India and its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Relations, Security Challenges Context India conducted precision strikes, termed Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The global diplomatic response has been largely muted, with concern but limited opposition,…
Q1) Discuss the evolving nature of political responses in India to cross-border military actions. How do such responses affect national unity and democratic discourse in times of external threat? (GS Paper 2, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer: India’s responses to cross-border military operations have seen significant shifts in political rhetoric, especially from opposition parties. The…
1. A Measured Response (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations, GS3: Internal Security Context This article by Admiral Arun Prakash offers a strategic defense perspective on India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing the need for non-escalatory yet impactful military doctrine. Background On April 22, 2025, a terror attack in…
1. Strokes of Justice (Source – The Hindu, Page 8, Editorial) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Security Challenges, Terrorism) Context Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched “Operation Sindoor”, a series of precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. India’s Strategic Shift in Response to Terrorism: The operation targeted Lashkar and Jaish…
