1. On Terror, We Can’t Hit Pause (Source – Page 6, The Indian Express Editorial) Topic: (Relevant GS Paper: GS2, GS3) Context The terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, has escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. In response, PM Modi has vowed to take firm action by identifying, tracking, and punishing terrorists and…
1. The General’s Gamble (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – India and it’s neighbourhood Context India is preparing a strategic response to a Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam, allegedly orchestrated under the direction of General Asim Munir. Sun Tzu’s Wisdom and…
1. The Pahalgam moment (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS-3 :- Internal Security Context A Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir triggered strong national outrage and prompted India to adopt a mix of military, diplomatic, and strategic responses while…
1. A revolution of clean energy (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context International Mother Earth Day highlighted the urgent need for sustainable development as Earth’s resources face severe degradation due to rapid population growth, pollution, and unsustainable practices. Origins and Significance of…
1. The toolkit for Pakistan (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context India is reassessing its strategic approach toward Pakistan following renewed provocations, internal instability in Pakistan, and shifting regional geopolitics. Can India Ignore Pakistan in Its Strategic Vision? India’s aspiration for…
1.The Pahalgam abyss (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security GS2 – International Relations Context A terrorist attack in Pahalgam targeting tourists based on their religion resulted in over two dozen deaths, highlighting the persistent threat of cross-border terrorism and its far-reaching political…
1. The road from Pahalgam (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context A terrorist attack at Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam killed at least 26 people, breaking a long-standing norm against targeting tourists in Jammu & Kashmir. A Departure from an Unspoken Pact…
1. A global trade reset (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The United States abruptly shifted to a highly protectionist trade policy, imposing steep tariffs and challenging the global trading system it once led. The Current State of US Trade Policy…
1. A bridge to the gulf (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Saudi Arabia amid deepening Indo-Saudi ties and the kingdom’s transformative reforms under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A New Era in India-Saudi Relations…
1. Work in the machine age (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context India is facing a multidimensional employment crisis driven by youth unemployment and rapid technological disruption reshaping the nature of work. Visible Employment Crisis: A Youth-Centric Challenge India is grappling…