(Source – Page 7, The Hindu, 25 April 2025 (International Edition) Topic: GS1 – World History / Environmental History GS2 – Health Governance / Global Institutions GS3 – Science & Technology / Epidemiology / Environmental Sustainability Context A thought-provoking article in The Hindu draws attention to the overlooked yet historically powerful impact of mosquito-borne…
(Source – Front Page, The Hindu, 25 April 2025) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, India-Pakistan Relations Context In retaliation to India’s decisions post the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has escalated its response by shutting its airspace to Indian airliners, halting all trade, and initiating severaldiplomatic downgrades. Nature of Pakistan’s Measures 1. Airspace Closure Pakistan closed…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India has announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security, led by Prime Minister…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page 1 & 12) Context SC criticized Tamil Nadu minister Senthilbalaji for remaining in office while out on bail in a money laundering case. The court remarked that bail was granted on liberty grounds and not case merits, and his post could influence trial integrity. Separation of Powers…
(Source – Front Page + Pages 4, 12, 13 & 16; Editorial on Page 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, India-Pakistan relations Context In response to the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960. The CCS, chaired by PM Modi, announced five key measures…
Source: The Hindu – 22nd April 2025, Page 1 & 10 Topic: GS II – Polity and Constitution Context A plea was filed in the Supreme Court seeking invocation of Article 355 by the Union Government in response to communal violence in West Bengal. The Court rejected the plea and warned against judicial overreach, reinforcing…
(Source: The Hindu – 22nd April 2025, Page 1 & 10) Topic: GS II – International Relations Context During the visit of U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Vance finalized the Terms of Reference for a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). This meeting focused on deepening India-U.S. economic ties and…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context A pioneering study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics reveals that the world’s first market for trading particulate emissions, implemented in Surat, led to a 20–30% reduction in industrial pollution. The system outperformed conventional regulation, with 99% compliance among…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 14) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context A prolonged and intense El Niño from 2023 to 2024 disrupted India’s weather patterns, leading to poor crop yields, high food inflation, and reduced consumer spending. Analysis of the news: Unusual Ocean Warming and Weather Anomalies The 2023–24 El…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 19) Topic: GS2 – Polity and Constitution Context The Supreme Court deferred its interim decision on a batch of nearly 65 petitions challenging the Waqf Act, 2025, with the next hearing scheduled for May 5. The Centre sought time to respond and assured the Court it…
