Q1) Critically examine the implications of India’s declining fertility rate on demographic dividend and future economic growth. (GS1 – Society – 10 Marks – 150 Words) Answer: IntroductionIndia’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to 2.0, which is below the replacement level of 2.1. While this reflects advancements in health, education, and women’s empowerment,…
1. The hazards of going global on India-Pakistan issues Source – Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations (India and its neighborhood) Context This editorial critiques India’s diplomatic strategy concerning Pakistan, especially after Operation Sindoor. It examines the limitations of multilateral forums like the UN in resolving Indo-Pak disputes. Key…
1. BHASHINI and CRIS Sign MoU to Build Next‑Gen Multilingual AI Solutions for Indian Railways (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), June 10, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 & GS Paper 3 (Digital India, Emerging Technologies) Context To boost linguistic inclusion and digital transformation, the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and Centre for Railway Information Systems…
1. A New T20 for the Win(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Global Governance) Context In the wake of Pakistan-based terror incidents and the failure of existing multilateral platforms to address state-sponsored terrorism effectively, the editorial suggests forming a new Global South-driven coalition—T20 (Twenty Against Terrorism). Background and Rationale…
1. The balancing act in India-Russia ties Source – Editorial, Page 6, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context Amidst the shifting global geopolitical equations and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, India’s engagement with Russia continues to raise questions about its diplomatic balancing between traditional partners and new strategic alignments….
Q1) Critically analyze the role of the Election Commission of India in ensuring fair and transparent elections. (GS2, 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer: Introduction:The Election Commission of India (ECI), a constitutional body under Article 324, is mandated to conduct free and fair elections across the country. Powers and Responsibilities: Model Code of Conduct: Enforces…
1. Govt., Kuki-Zo groups discuss SoO rules; will meet again next week Source: The Hindu, Page 1 & 10, June 10, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security; GS Paper 2 – Governance Context After a two-year gap, the Union Government held a dialogue with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups to review the Suspension of Operations…
1. Figures of Hope(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic:GS2 (Governance, Welfare Schemes), GS3 (Inclusive Growth, Poverty) Context New household consumption data released by the government for 2022–24 enables more reliable poverty estimation. The World Bank now estimates extreme poverty in India to have fallen sharply, bringing optimism and policy clarity. Data-Driven Poverty Insights: Extreme…
