1. Doing well on well-being (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 15) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: The article analyzes data from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23. What is the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey? Information Generated: Decline in Poverty and Focus on Vulnerability Quantifying the Impact of Medical Shocks Medical Expenditure…
1. Lesson from Wayanad (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3– Disaster Management Context: On July 30, the peaceful hills of Meppadi in Kerala’s Wayanad district were abruptly disrupted by a series of devastating landslides. Within moments, entire villages, including Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha, were engulfed by massive debris. The…
1. Realpolitik can be green (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 17) Topic: GS3– Environment Context: The article discusses India’s green energy transition, highlighting three main points: the non-uniform nature of state-led transitions, the tension between the drivers of the transition and trade policy, and the imbalance between governance realpolitik and the ethical…
1. Partners in food security (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses India hosting the 32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) in Delhi, highlighting the historical roots of ICAE in India and its evolution. It emphasizes the importance of the conference in addressing global…
1. Intention VS implementation (Source – The Hindu, Idea Page- Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2- Polity Context The articles analyze a recent supreme court verdict in India that permit state government to sub classify scheduled caste and scheduled tribe for reservation purposes, potentially altering the existing reservation framework. Analysis of the news: Supreme court’s…
1. EASING THE BURDEN (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy Context: The article discusses the ongoing efforts and historical context of income tax reforms in India. It highlights the initiatives to simplify and stabilize the tax structure, including reductions in corporate and personal tax rates, simplification of tax…
1. Landmark, benchmark (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 14) Topic: GS2– Social Justice Context: The Supreme Court of India has removed a long-standing legal obstacle to fine-tuning existing policies of social justice. A seven-member bench of the apex court has allowed state governments to sub-divide the reservation quota meant for Scheduled Castes…
1. A Wayanad story (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Editorial Page; Page: 10) Topic: GS3– Disaster Management Context: The article discusses the recurrent flooding and landslides in Kerala, particularly since 2018, highlighting a specific incident in Palakkad and the widespread impact on the state. It addresses the ongoing anxiety and preparedness of residents during monsoon…
1. Not somebody else’s war (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Ukraine as a potential reconfiguration of India’s approach to European security. Narendra Modi’s Visit to Ukraine: A Strategic Shift India’s Recent Engagements with…
1. Clear goals, hazy roadmaps (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS3– Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context: The article critically examines the details of the final Budget, highlighting its objectives and action plans while pointing out the vague implementation roadmaps. Objectives and Action Plans Comparison with the Interim Budget Revenue…
