1. Feeling the heat (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS1- Climate Change GS3– Indian Economy Context: A few years ago, rainfall and reservoir levels were highlighted as crucial factors in predicting India’s food production and inflation. However, a deeper analysis now shows that temperatures provide a more accurate forecast of…
1. Both for and against (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article offers a critical yet balanced analysis of the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) proposal, questioning both the government’s rationale and the common criticisms, while highlighting deeper democratic issues beyond election timing. What is One Nation,…
1. A mission’s next step (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Science and Technology Context: The article highlights India’s rapid advancements in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) driven by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), which has fostered innovative technologies, startups, and infrastructure to establish India as a global leader…
1. The La Nina shadow (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS1– Geography Context: The article discusses the delayed onset of La Niña, the late monsoon retreat, and their impact on worsening air quality in Delhi and northern India during the upcoming winter. What is El Nino and La Nina? Delayed…
1. UNLOCKING THE RETAIL ADVANTAGE (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses India’s transformative retail and e-commerce growth, emphasizing the critical role of logistics, supply chain efficiency, and technological advancements in achieving economic and sustainable development goals. India at the Brink of Retail and E-commerce…
1. Some hard land questions (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article discusses the complex legal and institutional challenges in India’s land governance system, emphasizing the need for comprehensive reforms beyond technological solutions like digitization to unlock the country’s economic and social development potential. Introduction: India’s Complex…
1. A LEGAL VOID (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS2– International Relations, GS3 – Indian Economy Context: The article highlights India’s lack of a dedicated legal framework to address national security risks posed by foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade, especially concerning Chinese investments. The Debate on Chinese Foreign…
1. Democracy’s blind eye (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article criticizes the international community’s complicity in enabling Israel’s disproportionate military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, warning of moral, strategic, and geopolitical consequences. The International System’s License to Israel Israel’s Strategic Myopia The Role of Iran…
1. Tech diplomacy 4.0 (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the growing importance of technological cooperation in India’s foreign relations, particularly with the United States, highlighting historical phases, challenges, and the current momentum under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. What is meant by tech…
1. In our defence (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Internal Security Context: The article discusses Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s initiative to establish the Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) as a platform for strategic military deliberations, while highlighting ongoing challenges in India’s military modernization, personnel shortages, and preparedness. The Importance of…
