1. The BIT model India needs (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS3 – Economy Context The Finance Minister proposed revamping India’s 2015 model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to make it more investor-friendly, prompting a debate on adopting dual BIT models Welcoming Reform in India’s BIT…
1. The moon king (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The discovery of 128 new moons orbiting Saturn has significantly increased its satellite count to 274, making it the planet with the most moons in the solar system—far surpassing Jupiter’s…
1. A global talent hub (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context India is presented with a strategic opportunity to become a global talent hub amid a growing global labor shortage, by expanding its skilled and semi-skilled workforce abroad. India’s Labour Potential Amid…
1. A second 1991 moment (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 14) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The U.S. imposed sweeping Trump Tariffs targeting China, triggering global economic shifts and presenting India with a critical opportunity to pursue long-delayed trade and investment reforms. The Uncertainty of Trump…
1. Startups need an enabling climate (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – GovernanceGS3 – Indian Economy Context On April 3, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticized Indian startups for focusing on consumer-centric ventures over deep-tech innovation, sparking a national debate on the direction of India’s…
1. Raj Bhavan’s boundaries (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Supreme Court curbed the discretionary powers of governors by mandating timelines for assenting to state bills, addressing rising political interference and safeguarding federal democracy. The Ideal Vision of a Governor Political…
1. Unlocking medical data’s value (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context India’s data governance framework is facing challenges due to a policy disconnect between treating data as identity versus property, hindering value creation in sectors like healthcare. India’s Data Potential: A Rising…
1. An incomplete social justice (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context Congress reiterated its demand for implementing reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs in private educational institutions, reigniting the debate on social justice and affirmative action. The Legality and Timeliness of…
1. Human rights and wrongs (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context A comprehensive report on police torture and lack of accountability in India was released by Common Cause and CSDS, revealing systemic abuse, disturbing attitudes, and the need for urgent reforms. A…
1. The era of region (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context As global institutions like the UN lose relevance, countries are shifting focus from globalism to regionalism and minilateral alliances, prompting India to reconsider its role in regional integration efforts like…
