1. Not Just a Trade Deal (Source: Page 12, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 (International Relations), GS3 (Indian Economy – Trade) Context India’s FTA with the UK marks a key shift in its trade strategy, showcasing economic confidence, institutional maturity, and global ambition. It reflects a move from cautious engagement to a more assertive role…
1. Restore Guardrails (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3: Environment – Environmental Impact Assessment, Sustainable DevelopmentGS2: Governance – Role of Judiciary, Policy Implementation Context The Supreme Court’s recent decision on post-facto environmental clearance in the Lafarge case re-emphasized that environmental clearances must not be granted retrospectively without thorough scrutiny. It cautioned against the…
1. The Court’s Bind (Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Polity and Governance – Separation of Powers, Role of Judiciary, Centre-State RelationsGS4 (partially): Ethical dilemmas in constitutional adjudication Context The Union Government, through a Presidential reference under Article 143, has asked the Supreme Court to opine on whether Governors have the discretion to…
1. Questions for Bench (Source: Page 12, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Indian Constitution, Separation of Powers, Federalism Context The President of India recently referred a constitutional matter involving the Punjab Governor’s refusal to summon the state assembly to the Supreme Court under Article 131. This raises questions about judicial propriety, separation of powers, and…
1. Ripples in the Classroom (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Education, GS3: Human Resource Development Context This editorial evaluates how global shifts in higher education policy—particularly in the U.S., Canada, and Australia—will impact Indian students and domestic education reforms. Background With over 1.3 million Indians studying abroad in 2023, global policy changes…
1. Op Sindoor Red Lines (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations, GS3: Internal Security Context The editorial analyzes India’s military response under Operation Sindoor after the Pahalgam terror attack, positioning it as a decisive and new security doctrine shaped by red lines and calibrated retaliation. Background The editorial analyzes India’s military…
1. Three’s a Crowd (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: India and Its Neighbourhood, GS2: International Relations Context The editorial examines India’s consistent rejection of third-party mediation in bilateral disputes, especially in the context of the India-Pakistan conflict, and roots this policy in history, sovereignty, and diplomatic experience. Background Recent calls by foreign…
1. A Fragile Calm (Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: India and Its Neighbourhood, GS3: Internal Security Context The editorial by Pratap Bhanu Mehta reflects on the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. It analyzes the limitations of military deterrence and stresses the inevitability of…
1. The Adversary’s Ally (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations, GS1: Post-Independence India Context The editorial highlights the geopolitical role of China in supporting Pakistan’s strategic posture against India, calling for a nuanced and long-term realignment of India’s foreign policy and regional partnerships. Background China’s repeated defense of Pakistan in multilateral…
1. Call Workers By Their Name (Source: Page 12, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections, GS3: Indian Economy – Informal Sector & Labour Reforms Context The editorial highlights the growing vulnerabilities of gig and platform-based workers in India, especially in light of the recent Blinkit delivery strike. It calls for urgent…