1. A success story like Amul (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Agriculture Context India’s fruits and vegetables (F&V) sector is growing rapidly but remains fragmented, leading to high post-harvest losses and low farmer earnings, highlighting the need for structured value chains and Farmer…
1. Mission accomplished (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. President Donald Trump which was a high-profile diplomatic engagement that successfully managed potential friction points. Key Takeaways for India Managing Friction Points: Trade, Immigration,…
1. The heat of the moment (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context India is experiencing more frequent, prolonged, and severe heatwaves due to climate change, posing significant risks to public health, economy, water resources, and infrastructure. Analysis of the news: Complacency…
1. For good and for all (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The article discusses the transformative potential of AI, its challenges, and India’s role in shaping a responsible and inclusive AI-driven future. The Promise and Challenges of AI AI’s…
1. Deal Making with Trump (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article analyzes the diplomatic challenges and opportunities for India as Prime Minister Modi engages with President Trump’s unconventional second-term administration. Analysis of the news: A Paradoxical Moment in India-US…
1. Not A Deal, A Relationship (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article highlights India’s historic moon landing and the EFTA–India TEPA agreement, emphasizing how global collaboration, trade, and technology drive economic and scientific progress. India’s Historic Moon Landing and…
1. Budget’s political priorities (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The Union Budget 2025-26 was presented amid a slowing economy, with the government acknowledging stagnant and declining incomes, especially in rural areas. Analysis of the news: Acknowledgment of Economic Slowdown Limited…
1. AI race: what India needs to do (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The article analyzes India’s strategic position in the global AI race. Analysis of the news: US Semiconductor Investment and the Rise of Open-Source AI India’s Role…
1. Security at its core (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses the ongoing regulatory concerns surrounding UPI’s market concentration, particularly the dominance of Google Pay and PhonePe in India’s digital payments ecosystem. UPI: India’s Defining Contribution to Digital Payments…
1. Turning point, cutting edge (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology GS2 – Governance Context The article discusses India’s transition from a state-led science and technology policy to a private sector-driven research and innovation ecosystem for greater efficiency and global competitiveness….
