1. Build on Outreach(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, Government policies and interventions Context The Ministry of Tribal Affairs recently launched an outreach programme to increase awareness and accessibility of welfare schemes among tribal communities, particularly targeting remote and vulnerable groups. Government Initiatives The initiative launched two schemes:…
1. Fear Was the Currency(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1 – Post-Independence Indian History, GS2 – Governance Context This editorial reflects on how fear and political repression enabled Indira Gandhi’s government to impose and sustain Emergency, silencing the opposition and weakening democratic structures. Mechanisms of Repression Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency fearing the rising…
1. Iran’s Limited Options(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations; GS3 – Internal Security Context Following the recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets, Iran’s options for retaliation appear limited. The editorial explores the strategic constraints faced by Iran, especially under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, in responding effectively to growing external…
1. The Bog of War(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Security) Context The editorial critically examines US intervention strategies, especially targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, and cautions against potential military entanglement. Unintended Escalations Trump’s strategy could drag the US into a broader conflict, echoing failures in Iraq…
1. Governor’s Role and Federalism: Upholding Constitutional Morality(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – (Polity & Governance – Federalism; Media Ethics) Context The editorial comments on Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan’s refusal to read the government-drafted address in the state assembly. Content: Incident: The Kerala Governor omitted parts of the policy address critical of…
1. Just a Lunch(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations (India–US–Pakistan relations) Context This editorial analyzes the implications of the informal meeting between US officials (including former President Trump) and Pakistan’s Army Chief General Munir, highlighting why India need not worry about symbolic interactions. India–US Strategic Calculus The meeting is symbolic…
1. Playing with Fire(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Internal Security Context The editorial discusses the growing global risks associated with the targeting of nuclear facilities amid conflicts, especially in Iran and Ukraine, and emphasizes the fragile balance of energy and deterrence diplomacy. Nuclear Risks in Warzones In…
1. Missing: Global Leadership(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations, Global Governance Context The article highlights the deepening leadership vacuum in global politics amidst escalating conflicts (Ukraine-Russia, India-Pakistan, Israel-Gaza/Iran) and the failure of major powers and institutions to manage them. Collapse of Multilateral Order: Institutions like the UN, G7, and even Western-led…
1. Engaging a Divided West(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations Context PM Modi’s participation in the G7 summit is an opportunity for India to evaluate the evolving dynamics of Western alliances amid global uncertainties. India’s Strategic Opportunity India is leveraging the G7 platform to shape multipolarity and secure national interests. Modi’s…
1. Tracking the Monsoon(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS1 – Geographical Phenomena, GS3 – Agriculture & Food Security Context The editorial highlights the stalled progress of the 2025 southwest monsoon after an early onset. It warns that although oceanic conditions remain favorable, disrupted land heating and weather anomalies may affect rainfall distribution —…
