10 June 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. A New T20 for the Win
(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express)

Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Global Governance)

Context

In the wake of Pakistan-based terror incidents and the failure of existing multilateral platforms to address state-sponsored terrorism effectively, the editorial suggests forming a new Global South-driven coalition—T20 (Twenty Against Terrorism).

Background and Rationale

• Current institutions like the UN and FATF are seen as slow and ineffective.

• Terror threats have outpaced the international community’s diplomatic and operational response.

Need for T20

• India can lead a new bloc of like-minded Global South nations to create a proactive response platform.

• A grouping like T20 would focus on intelligence cooperation, legal alignment, cyber-defenses, and financing controls.

Critique of Existing Global Order

• Western-led counterterrorism approaches have failed to engage the South meaningfully.

• T20 could reflect southern priorities, similar to how BRICS rebalanced economic discourse.

Way Forward

• India should build consensus through platforms like BRICS+, I2U2, SCO.

• Focus on capacity building, regional intelligence exchanges, and legal harmonization.

Practice Question: Critically examine the limitations of current global institutions in addressing terrorism. How can India lead a new global response through a Global South alliance?

Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis- 10 June 2025

2. Calibrating Afresh

(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express)

Topic: GS Paper 3 (Growth and Development, Indian Economy)

Context

India is set to release new GDP and CPI series updated with revised base years and improved data sources. This editorial argues for transparency in methodology to ensure credibility.

Need for Update

• The current GDP and CPI series are based on outdated consumption and production patterns.

• Delays in data release affect economic forecasting and policy formulation.

Issues with Current Series

• CPI series from 2012 lacks weight revision; GDP base year from 2011–12 does not reflect post-GST dynamics.

• Incomplete datasets (like GST and e-way bills) and exclusion of newer sectors skew growth estimates.

Call for Transparency

• MoSPI should disclose methodology and rationale openly.

• Improve public trust in statistics to enable informed policy and investment decisions.

Way Forward

• Update base years every 5 years.

• Institutionalize independent statistical audits.

Practice Question:  Why is the periodic revision of economic indicators like GDP and CPI essential? Discuss the risks of data opacity for democratic accountability and economic planning.

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