1. TRADE POLICY NEEDS A RESET (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. Context: India’s resistance to the expansion of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) negotiation agenda in domains such as e-commerce, trade, climate change, and investment facilitation…
1. A BEND IN THE RIVER (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 08) Topic: GS2– International Relations – Agreements involving India or affecting India’s interests. Context: The 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan is a significant transboundary water-sharing mechanism. Despite its historic importance, disagreements persist. Recently, India called for amendments…
1. Not an open and shut case (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors Context: In a landmark move, India has revamped its criminal law framework, replacing the centuries-old Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),…
1. Constitution at the centre (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Polity – Parliament Context: In recent times, there has been a noticeable shift among political parties and their leaders towards a renewed image and affinity for the Constitution of India. This change was prominently observed during the recent session…
1. ANSWER IS A QUESTION BANK (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2– Social Justice – Education Context: The NDA government has taken a significant step by appointing a committee led by Koppillil Radhakrishnan, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to propose reforms for the examination process and…
1. The problem with Modinomics (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy – Investment models. Context: Private investment in India has been conspicuously weak despite concerted efforts by the government, spearheaded under the economic strategy known as “Modinomics.” This strategy, which aims to transform India into a global manufacturing…
1. Drawing borders in the air (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS3– Internal Security GS2 – International Relations Context: The recent satellite imagery of China’s fifth-generation stealth fighters, the J20 Mighty Dragon, stationed at Shigatse air base in Tibet, has sparked significant concern and speculation. Alongside the J20s, the J10…
1. Why the hurry? (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 12) Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government policies: Interventions for development in various sectors Context: As we stand at the brink of new criminal laws coming into effect on July 1, confusion looms over the administration of justice. While there are some beneficial…
1. Big reforms push (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context: In most advanced economies, the annual budget is a routine event with minimal impact on the public discourse. However, in emerging markets like India, the budget presentation holds significant importance. This tradition, inherited…
1. Safe drinking, not morality (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Social Justice Context: India’s recurring tragedies, which lead to countless lives lost and maimed, from road traffic accidents to monsoon flooding, have one common thread: an incompetent state unable to enforce the laws. This systemic…
