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17 May 2025: The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Closing Argument Source – (Page 8, The Hindu Editorial, 15 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Indian Constitution, Federalism, Role of Governor) Context The editorial criticizes the Union Government’s move to challenge the Supreme Court’s judgment on the powers of Governors regarding assent to State Bills by filing a Presidential Reference, despite the Court’s…

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17 May 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. IIFT Expands Global Footprint with First Overseas Campus in Dubai (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 17, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3: Science & Technology Context The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab…

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17 May 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Supreme Court warns Centre on ‘Distorting Electoral Bonds Ruling’ Source: Page 1, The Hindu Editorial (17 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance Context The Supreme Court of India has issued a warning to the Central Government over alleged misrepresentation of the Electoral Bonds judgment, reiterating the importance of judicial pronouncements being…

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17-May-2025 Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Critically evaluate the ethical and diplomatic implications of India’s objection to IMF’s aid to Pakistan, citing terrorism links. (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: India recently objected to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releasing a $1 billion bailout tranche to Pakistan, arguing that such assistance indirectly funds terrorism. This objection came in…

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16 May 2025 : Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. Questions for Bench (Source: Page 12, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: Indian Constitution, Separation of Powers, Federalism Context The President of India recently referred a constitutional matter involving the Punjab Governor’s refusal to summon the state assembly to the Supreme Court under Article 131. This raises questions about judicial propriety, separation of powers, and…

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16 May 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. DRDO Develops High-Pressure Polymeric Membrane for Sea Water Desalination (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 16, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3: Science & Technology Context The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully developed an indigenous nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane designed for high-pressure sea water desalination, marking a significant step towards self-reliance…

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16-May-2025 Daily Answer Writing

Q1) Discuss the constitutional and federal implications of the Presidential Reference to the Supreme Court on the timeline for Governors and the President to act on State Bills. (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words)   Answer: The recent Presidential Reference under Article 143 seeks the Supreme Court’s opinion on whether time-bound directives can be…

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16 May 2025 : Daily Current Affairs

1. Put Pak. nuclear arsenal under IAEA watch: India Source: Page 1, The Hindu Editorial (16 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations & Internal Security) Context During his visit to J&K post-Operation Sindoor, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh questioned the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons and called for IAEA supervision over them, citing Pakistan’s…

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16 May 2025: The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. The yearly ‘thank you’ to nurses is not enough Source – (Page 10, The Hindu Editorial, 15 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health), GS Paper 4 (Ethics in Public Administration, Leadership) Context On International Nurses Day, the editorial criticizes India’s symbolic appreciation of nurses while failing to implement structural reforms needed to empower…