(Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS3 – Indian Economy Context The US, under President Trump, has announced plans to impose reciprocal tariffs, aiming to match the import duties charged by other countries on American goods, potentially disrupting global trade norms. Analysis…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the legal basis of the Chief Justice’s role in appointing the CBI Director and emphasized the need to revisit executive-judiciary relations. Arguments in Favour of the Chief Justice’s Role in CBI Director’s Appointment…
Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 1) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. included bilateral discussions with President Donald Trump in Washington. Their talks focused on trade, defence, energy cooperation, and strategic partnerships. Trade Negotiations and Energy…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained – Page No. – 19) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Income-tax Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961, aiming to simplify India’s direct tax system. Analysis of the news: A Move Towards Simplicity The Income-tax Bill, 2025, introduced in…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asserted that only Parliament can remove a HC judge. Analysis of the news: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that only Parliament has the authority to constitutionally remove a HC judge. A notice…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained- Page No. – 14) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina are under police investigation for allegedly obscene remarks made on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. While Mumbai police have yet to register an FIR, Assam police filed a complaint invoking Section…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – The Cover Page – Page No. – 01) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India and France held bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, leading to several key agreements aimed at deepening their strategic partnership. Analysis of the news: India-France Strategic Partnership: Key…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The BSE Sensex has been declining for six consecutive days due to a major sell-off by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). Impact of U.S. Tariff Policy The U.S. President has directed an increase in…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context A Supreme Court petition seeks a lifetime election ban for convicted persons, challenging existing disqualification rules under the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Legal Provisions for Disqualification The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (RP Act, 1951),…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context On January 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidelines on AI use in drug development. These guidelines focus on AI’s expanding role in improving safety evaluations, minimizing dependence on animal testing, and increasing…
