Daily Current Affairs

1. India affirms military preparedness after Operation Sindoor Source: Page 1 & 8, The Hindu Delhi Edition (12 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (India-Pakistan Relations), GS Paper 3 (Internal Security, Military Strategy) Context  India declared the successful achievement of objectives under Operation Sindoor, even as a fragile ceasefire was negotiated with Pakistan following two…

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…

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. Indian Forces Hit Pakistan Terror Bases in ‘Operation Sindoor’ Source: Page 12-14, The Hindu International Edition (May 08, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Internal Security), GS Paper 3 (Defence) Context In response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians, Indian armed forces launched a precision military operation targeting…

1. Civil Defence Mock Drills Conducted Across 244 Districts Source: Page 14, The Hindu International Edition (May 07, 2025) Topic: GS3: Disaster Management, GS2: Governance Context The Ministry of Home Affairs initiated a nationwide civil defence drill, simulating wartime emergency situations across 244 high-risk districts. Content: Objective of the DrillDesigned to test India’s emergency response…

1. Supreme Court Flags Delay in Judicial Appointments Source: Page 1, The Hindu International Edition (May 06, 2025) Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance Context The Supreme Court has expressed concern over delays by the government in clearing collegium recommendations for judicial appointments, warning it hampers judicial functioning. Content: Background: India’s higher judiciary appointments are…

1. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Post-Pahalgam Attack Source: Page 3, The Hindu International Edition (May 05, 2025) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context A deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, has triggered a wave of diplomatic and strategic retaliation by India, raising concerns about regional stability. Content: Military Posturing: The Indian Air Force…

1. India Gets U.S. Support in Fight Against Terror Source: Page 1, The Hindu International Edition (May 02, 2025) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Internal Security Context Following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, the United States has reaffirmed its support to India’s fight against terrorism. High-level diplomatic talks were held…

1. Cabinet Decides to Include Caste Count in Next Census Source: Page 1, The Hindu International Edition (May 01, 2025) Topic: GS2 – Governance, Polity, Social Justice Context The Union Cabinet has made a significant decision to include caste enumeration in the next Census, marking the first such inclusion since pre-Independence India. This decision comes…