1. Needed, a Crypto Strategy

(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express)

Topic: GS2 (International Relations), GS3 (Economy – Financial Technologies)

Context

Pakistan’s digital finance ambitions and Donald Trump’s crypto-focused proposals signal emerging global shifts in financial infrastructure.

Pakistan’s Pivot:

• Partnership with World Liberty Finance Inc.

• Focused on digital currency integration, tax documentation, and cross-border trade facilitation.

Trump’s Agenda:

• Push for American leadership in decentralized finance.

• Targeting non-state crypto systems and curbing traditional banking dependence.

Strategic Implications for India:

• Monitor neighbor’s tech-finance diplomacy.
• Anticipate global fintech realignment and regulation gaps.
• Recognize diaspora potential in building India-led digital finance solutions.

Practice Question: “Discuss the strategic implications of crypto-financial diplomacy by neighboring and global powers for India’s economic sovereignty.” (15 marks, 250 words)

 

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2. Wrong Lesson Plan

(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express)

Topic: GS2 (Education Policy, Governance)

Context

CBSE’s proposal to expand mother-tongue instruction across foundational learning stages has reignited debates around pedagogical effectiveness, linguistic equity, and national educational priorities.

Background:

• CBSE Proposal: Emphasizes teaching foundational subjects in mother tongues up to Class 3.

Concerns Raised:

• Could reduce focus on critical reforms like teacher training, foundational numeracy, AI integration.
• Risks entrenching regional inequality and reinforces linguistic silos.

Expert Observations:

• Mixed results from international models (e.g., Philippines).
• India’s linguistic diversity complicates a uniform mother-tongue policy.

Real-World Constraints:

• Shortage of trained multilingual teachers.
• Urban classrooms often linguistically heterogeneous.

Conclusion/Way Forward:

• Focus on improving overall learning outcomes, teacher capacity, and inclusive pedagogical innovation before structural shifts.

Practice Question: “CBSE’s proposal to expand mother-tongue instruction in foundational stages reflects a noble intent but lacks contextual feasibility.” Critically examine. (10 marks, 150 words)

 

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