1. Lokbhasha, not rajbhasha (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The article addresses the ongoing debate over the status of Hindi as the rajbhasha (official language) of India. Rethinking Hindi’s Role as Rajbhasha The Counterproductive Hindi Policy English Hegemony and Hindi’s Cultural…
1. The Five Eyes fracture (Source – Indian Express, Section – Editorial Page – Page No. – 12) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article discusses the increasing ideological divide in the Anglosphere, particularly focusing on the tensions between right-wing political discourse in the US and traditional allies such as Britain and Canada. Analysis…
1. Vishwaguru India: A To Do List (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The article discusses India’s potential role in global peacekeeping, particularly in the Ukraine conflict, and how this could position India as a decisive and stabilizing force in international…
1. From Delhi to Port Louis (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Mauritius aims to strengthen strategic ties and reinforce India’s influence in the Western Indian Ocean amid growing geopolitical competition. Strategic Ties Between India…
1. A Field of her own (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context Women in India’s agri-food and fisheries sectors face systemic barriers, but targeted technological interventions are helping them overcome gender-based challenges and improve their productivity. Analysis of the news: Women’s…
1. Economy in search of roadmap (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Modi 3.0 has yet to articulate a clear economic strategy despite the challenges inherited from Modi 1.0 and Modi 2.0. Analysis of the news: Modi 1.0: Focus on Macroeconomic…
1. With dignity and respect (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context The article criticizes the historical male-centric societal structures and calls for true gender equality by recognizing women’s inherent strength, leadership, and dignity beyond traditional stereotypes. Analysis of the news: A…
1. Protect language,don’t politicise it (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin alleged that Hindi is endangering smaller languages like Maithili and Santhali, sparking a political debate on language preservation and linguistic diversity. Analysis of the news: Political…
1. The delimitation promise (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The proposed delimitation in India has reignited debates over the imbalance between population growth and parliamentary representation, potentially shifting political power toward the North. Analysis of the news: Understanding Delimitation and Its…
1. Law, order and AI (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS3 – Science & Technology Context The US launched the $100 billion Stargate AI initiative, while China is rapidly advancing in AI with cost-effective LLMs like QWQ and DeepSeek, prompting discussions on AI’s impact on…
