1. Respect thy Neighbour(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 (International Relations, Security, Bilateral Relations), GS3 (Economy, Trade), GS1 (Modern History relevance) Context The editorial “Respect thy Neighbour” critically examines the state of India-China relations in 2025, focusing on the imperatives of mutual respect, sensitivity to each other’s core concerns, the need for clear…
1. State of Insecurity(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 (Governance, Polity & Social Justice) Context The editorial discusses the recent setbacks in governance and administrative functioning in Bihar, a state that had previously shown significant improvement after decades of instability. With the approach of an election year, the state government faces mounting challenges…
1. A World of Our Making(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, Foreign Policy, India and Its Neighborhood, Global Governance Context The editorial critiques India’s current foreign policy, emphasizing its tendency to reject realism and strategic clarity. It argues that India’s diplomacy often avoids engaging with ground realities, relying instead on…
1. She Too(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – Governance, Issues Relating to Women’s Safety and JusticeGS1 – Social Issues: Gender, Vulnerable SectionsGS4 – Ethics: Accountability, Institutional Responsibility Context The editorial discusses the tragic incident of a college student in Balasore, Odisha, who committed suicide after reporting sexual harassment by a professor. Despite…
1. Two unequal: World Bank gets it wrong. India cannot have the world’s lowest consumption inequality and the highest income inequality(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Security and Strategic Interests Context In this Editorial, Surjit S. Bhalla critiques the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Brief (April 2025) and…
1. Drawing a Line in Water(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Security and Strategic Interests Context The article discusses the recent ruling by the Court of Arbitration at The Hague on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), rejecting India’s arguments and Pakistan’s absence. This ruling has revived debates over…
1. Mission Without A Mandate(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance, Policy Interventions; GS Paper 3: Science & Technology – AI and Innovation Policy Context India has launched an ambitious ₹10,000 crore “India AI Mission” to strengthen its global leadership in Artificial Intelligence. However, the lack of a Cabinet-approved national strategy…
1. EC must listen(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity and Governance (Electoral Reforms, Constitutional Bodies) Context The editorial addresses the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, particularly highlighting procedural confusion, ECI’s bureaucratic approach, and the implications of the Supreme Court’s observation. The issue has reignited…
1. In No Clear Terms(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations | GS Paper 3: Indian Economy – External Sector Context The editorial discusses the uncertainty in the global trading system due to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policies. Despite temporary pauses, Trump’s approach continues to disrupt global…
1. Address Misgivings(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Governance & Transparency; GS3: Environmental Conservation, Security Context The Indian government has initiated a massive infrastructure development project on Great Nicobar Island to strengthen maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. However, the project has sparked serious concerns over environmental degradation, lack of transparency, and violation of…
