1. Why BRICS(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations; Regional and Global Groupings Context The 2025 BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro concluded with a lengthy declaration full of grand rhetoric. However, the editorial questions the practical relevance of BRICS for India in the current global scenario, highlighting internal…
1. Message is Also Strategy(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance; International Relations; GS Paper 3 – Internal Security Context The editorial by Sanjaya Baru discusses the strategic communication lapses during Operation Sindoor, comparing them to the better-managed communication strategies during earlier operations under Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and…
1. Like Salt to Wound(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2: India–US Relations, WTO & Trade Negotiations; GS Paper 3: Agriculture (GM crops, agri-trade), Technology in Agriculture, Food Security Context The editorial discusses US pressure on India to open its markets to genetically modified (GM) soyabean and maize. The issue highlights the…
1. Closing In On TB(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health), GS Paper 3 (Science and Technology – Health Tech & Biotechnology) Context India’s fight against tuberculosis (TB) is gaining momentum under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP). With the goal of eliminating TB by 2025, the country has leveraged innovative…
1. Kill the Bill(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Freedom of Speech, Federalism, Role of Media Context The editorial criticizes the Karnataka Government’s proposed Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, arguing that it overreaches and risks suppressing free speech under the pretext of tackling fake news. Legislative Overreach…
1. Passing the Test(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy: Banking Sector, Financial Stability, Household Debt Context The RBI’s latest Financial Stability Report shows India’s banking system is robust across key parameters. However, the rise in household debt and stress in retail lending indicate the need for closer monitoring….
1. Secular(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1 (Indian Society), GS2 (Polity – Constitution and Secularism) Context The editorial reflects on the contemporary relevance of the term “secular” in Indian politics and public discourse, especially as it appears in the Preamble of the Constitution and is being increasingly challenged in rhetoric and practice. Historical…
1. Indian Economy Needs Labour Reform 2.0(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 3: Economy (Labour Reforms, Economic Development) Context Despite the implementation of new labour codes in 2020, India’s labour market continues to face informality, lack of social security, and fragmented implementation across states. Background: In 2020, India consolidated 29 labour laws…
1. A New Nuclear Deal(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations; GS Paper 3 – Security and Nuclear Technology Context The editorial examines the recent U.S.-backed Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the emerging possibility of reviving nuclear diplomacy. The piece explores the viability of negotiating a successor…
1. Filling in Details(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 (Indian Economy – Inclusive Growth and Surveys) Context The government has taken a vital step to fill longstanding data gaps in household income by launching a comprehensive new survey after a 15-year hiatus. This marks an effort to gather reliable statistics to better inform…
