1. India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan (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,…
1. Saudi Defence Minister’s Landmark Visit to Tehran Signals Thaw in Ties Amid Nuclear Diplomacy (Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister visited Tehran for the first time in 26 years, signaling a diplomatic thaw amid ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks and shifting…
1. Modi, Vance See Progress in Bilateral Trade Talks (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)….
1. How China is fighting U.S. tariffs (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The aggressive “America First” trade policy has triggered a global trade war, especially with a major Asian economy retaliating through tariffs and strategic economic shifts. America’s New Trade Policy and Its…
1. The approach to regulating AI in India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 9) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context India is rapidly adopting AI but lacks a formal national strategy or regulatory framework. This raises concerns about ethical use, accountability, and inclusive growth. Global AI…
1. ‘Land-holding farmers doing non-farming activities helps efficiency’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context A study examined how land-holding farmers engaging in non-farming activities can improve labour use efficiency on their farms. Study Focus Method of Analysis Key Findings Recommendations and Implications Practice Question: How…
1. Will Trump’s tariffs bring in a recession? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Economy Context The U.S., once the strongest supporter of free trade and globalisation, has announced a major change in its trade policy.As of April 2, the U.S. declared it…
1. In the age of age-tech (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context India’s rapidly growing elderly population faces challenges like isolation, health issues, and financial insecurity. This necessitates inclusive and targeted social support systems. Rising Elderly Population in India Social Isolation and Emotional Well-being…
1. Phule: a constant gardener of social revolution (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS1 – History – Personalities Context Jyotiba Phule’s birth anniversary on 11 April honors his pioneering efforts for social justice, education, and caste equality in India. Early Life and Awakening Educational Reforms Social Activism and…
1. As wildfires scorch the earth, the Arctic biome rejects more carbon (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Environmental pollution and degradation Context Recent wildfires across the U.S., Japan, and India have intensified due to climate change, releasing vast amounts of carbon and threatening global…