1. What the ‘neutral clean-up’ of Bihar’s poll rolls really is Source: The Hindu, Page 8 , july 9, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance – Electoral Reforms, Federalism Context The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is raising concerns over mass disenfranchisement, especially of…
1. Fostering a commitment to stop maternal deaths Source: The Hindu, Page 6 , july 8, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 & 3: Governance (Health), Welfare Schemes, Human Development Context Despite India’s declining Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), regional disparities persist due to systemic gaps in health services. Content: MMR Status: Declined to 93 (2019-21) from…
1. Declaration at BRICS Summit Reflects India’s Concerns Over Terrorism, Governance Reforms Source: The Hindu, Page 1 , july 7, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations (Multilateralism, Terrorism, Global Governance) Context The BRICS Leaders’ Declaration in Rio de Janeiro addressed India’s key concerns, especially cross-border terrorism and global institutional reforms. Content: Key Highlights: The…
1. India to Impose Retaliatory Tariffs Worth $724 Million on U.S. Source: The Hindu, Page 1 , july 5, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 & 3: International Relations and Trade Context India has informed WTO of its intent to impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods following steep U.S. tariffs on Indian auto imports. Content: U.S….
1. Call for Removal of Justice Yashwant Varma Gains Momentum Source: The Hindu, Page 1 , july 4, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity (Judiciary & Parliamentary Procedure) Context The Union government is initiating the process to remove an Allahabad High Court judge after burnt currency was found at his official residence. Content: Summary: Justice…
1. BRICS will help create a ‘multipolar’ world: Modi Source: The Hindu, Page 1 , july 3, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations (India and Multilateral Groupings) Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a five-nation diplomatic visit, which includes attending the BRICS summit in Brazil. His visit aims to reinforce India’s ties with countries…
1. Quad Should Understand India’s Right to Defend Itself: Jaishankar Source: The Hindu, Page 1 & 12 , july 2, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations – India and Global Groupings Context At the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington D.C., EAM S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s right to defend against terrorism and called for…
1. Maharashtra scraps new three-language policy Source: The Hindu, Page 8, july 1, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3: Economy (Taxation, Public Health) Context As India completes eight years of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), experts have highlighted the need for reform, especially regarding tobacco taxation, which has serious public health implications. Content: Background on…
1. Maharashtra scraps new three-language policy Source: The Hindu, Page 1 & 10, June 30, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity & Governance (Education Policy) Context Maharashtra has scrapped the proposed three-language formula for Classes 1 to 5 after statewide protests and formed a committee to re-evaluate the policy. Content: The three-language policy had mandated…
1. India Trying for U.S. Trade Deal by July 8 Deadline Source: The Hindu, Page 1 & 10, June 28, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations | GS Paper 3: Economy (External Sector) Context India is in final negotiations with the U.S. for a “mini trade deal” before July 8, 2025, to avoid 26%…
