1. FOR LIBERTY, BY LAW (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10 Topic: GS2– Polity Context: The article discusses the evolution of judicial thought in India, highlighting recent Supreme Court decisions that prioritize due process and personal liberty under Article 21, even in the face of stringent laws like UAPA and PMLA. Introduction:…
1. One Election, many problems (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2– Polity Context: The recent push by the Union government towards “One Nation, One Election” has sparked significant concern regarding its impact on India’s federal structure and democratic values. While proponents claim efficiency and cost reduction, critics argue that it…
1. Reaping the silver dividend (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice – Health Context: The article discusses the Indian government’s extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to cover elderly adults, analyzing its potential impact on healthcare access and financial protection, while highlighting its…
1. Pay the bearer (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article examines the constitutional and ethical concerns surrounding the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act and the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (Regulation) Act, 2021, particularly focusing on the prohibition of payments to surrogates and the need for fair compensation. What is…
1. Giving farms their due (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article discusses the early initiatives of the Modi 3.0 government, particularly in agriculture and rural development, following the 2024 parliamentary elections. Introduction to Modi 3.0 and the First 100 Days New Leadership in Agriculture and Rural…
1. The start-up nation (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the factors driving India’s economic growth over the past decade. Key Growth Drivers of the Indian Economy in the Last Decade India’s Position as a Global Economic Power The Role of Technology and Startups…
1. Peace & its possibilities (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the evolving peace diplomacy surrounding the Ukraine conflict as it enters its third year. The Growing Incentives for Peace in Ukraine India’s Peace Diplomacy: Possibilities and Limitations The Role of U.S. Politics in…
1. The audacity of a mission (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Governance – Government Policies Context: The article discusses the impact of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on public health and sanitation. Introduction: SBM’s Landmark Achievements The Vision: A Bold Commitment…
1. Five sutras for digital infrastructure (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article highlights India’s achievement of over 80% financial inclusion within six years, driven by digital public infrastructure (DPI), and its global leadership in the area. What is a DPI? India’s Financial Inclusion Success The Rise…
1. From India to Global South (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s introduction of a “Development Compact” at the Third Voice of Global South Summit (VoGSS), aimed at enhancing South-South cooperation through capacity building, technology sharing, trade, grants, and concessional…
