10 July 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. In No Clear Terms(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2: International Relations | GS Paper 3: Indian Economy – External Sector Context The editorial discusses the uncertainty in the global trading system due to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policies. Despite temporary pauses, Trump’s approach continues to disrupt global…
10-July-2025 Daily Answer Writing
Q1) What lessons can contemporary India learn from the Emergency of 1975 in the context of democratic values and civil liberties? (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: The Emergency declared in 1975 under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution remains one of the most critical events in India’s democratic history. It offers enduring…
10 July 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Bihar SIR: Active participation of Bihar electors ensures nearly 57.48 % Enumeration Forms collected in first 15 days; 16 days still left (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), July, 10, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – (Governance – Electoral processes) Context This release reports on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar,…
10 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial
1. Constitutional Silences and the Governor’s Powers Source – Page 6, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity & Governance (Federalism, Role of Governor) Context The editorial revisits the controversial role of Governors in state politics, especially in light of recent developments in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. It raises concerns over constitutional silences…
10 July 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. No Decision Yet on Updating NPR Along with Censu Source: The Hindu, Page 12 , july 10, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance | GS Paper 1: Society Context As preparations begin for Census 2027, the Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that no final decision has been taken yet on updating the National…
9 July 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. Bihar SIR form collection touches nearly half‑way mark in 14 days; 17 days still left (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), July, 9, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity & Governance (Electoral processes; Election Commission) Context The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, aiming…
09 July 2025: The Hindu Editorial
1. A GST puzzle in the fiscal math Source – Page 6, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy, Taxation, Federalism Context The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime marked a landmark reform in India’s indirect taxation system. However, recent fiscal data indicates declining trends in compensation cess and central revenue share,…
9 July 2025 : Daily Current Affairs
1. What the ‘neutral clean-up’ of Bihar’s poll rolls really is Source: The Hindu, Page 8 , july 9, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance – Electoral Reforms, Federalism Context The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is raising concerns over mass disenfranchisement, especially of…