1. THE DIGITAL WAY FORWARD (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article discusses the global adoption of the UN’s Global Digital Compact (GDC) and India’s leadership in promoting Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), emphasizing the need for impact assessments to ensure inclusive and effective digital governance. Global…
1. STARTING UP, FANNING OUT (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context: The article highlights India’s remarkable transformation into a global hub for technological and entrepreneurial innovation. India’s Technological and Entrepreneurial Transformation Key Factors Driving India’s Innovation Growth Several critical initiatives have contributed to India’s remarkable improvement in…
1. An inclusive beginning (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The article analyzes the recent Supreme Court judgment on Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which addresses citizenship in Assam, cultural rights under Article 29, and the principle of temporal unreasonableness in striking down outdated legal…
1. As the world warms and cools (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3 – Disaster Management Context: The article emphasizes the critical need for disaster risk awareness and insurance to protect human security and national economic stability in the face of increasing natural disasters. The Challenge of Disaster Awareness National…
1. A tough road from the brink (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context: The India-Canada relationship reached a critical low on October 14, largely due to public accusations that have moved beyond diplomatic disagreements into the realm of political attacks. This shift makes it difficult to…
1. Extending social justice (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context: The article discusses the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling affirming the constitutional validity of sub-categorizing Scheduled Castes to address internal inequalities, reversing a 2004 verdict. Supreme Court’s Rejection of Review Petitions Reversal of the 2004 Verdict Legal…
1. Don’t outsource development (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Development processes and the development industry – Role of NGOs Context: The article criticizes how donor-driven agendas of international NGOs have historically harmed local communities, with a focus on their role in exacerbating female foeticide in India…
1. Supreme Court Strikes Down Caste-Based Rules in Prison Manuals, Citing Violation of Fundamental Rights (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context: The Supreme Court ruled against discriminatory prison manual provisions that reinforced caste-based labor divisions, declaring them unconstitutional and a violation of fundamental rights. Analysis of News: Petition and…
1. Middle path in Middle East (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2- International Relations Context: The article discusses India’s strategic need to balance its relationships with Iran, Israel, and the Arab world amid rising regional tensions, prioritizing its deeper interests in Arab stability and peace. India’s Strategic Dilemma in the…
1. Stories Of Health And Hope (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2- Governance Context: Recently, the scheme was extended to include ASHA and Anganwadi workers and all citizens aged 70 and above, irrespective of their socioeconomic status. This extension addresses the healthcare needs of approximately 37 lakh workers and 6…
