1. A right that must be granted teeth (Source – Page 8, The Hindu, 14 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance, Health, Rights Issues) Context The editorial critiques India’s inconsistent and non-binding approach to recognizing the Right to Health as a legal entitlement, despite repeated judicial acknowledgments and public health crises exposing systemic gaps….
Q1) Critically examine the implications of India’s delay in releasing excess death data from the COVID-19 period. What does it reflect about governance, accountability, and public health systems? (GS Paper 2, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer: The release of the 2021 Civil Registration System (CRS) data in 2025, revealing over 21.5 lakh excess deaths, has…
1. A belated admission (Source – Page 8, The Hindu Editorial, 13 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance, Health Policy) Context The editorial highlights the Indian government’s delayed acknowledgment of excess deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, based on the 2021 Civil Registration System (CRS) data. Delayed Data Disclosure The Registrar General of India released…
1. “With China, Learn to Say No” Source: Page 6, The Hindu Delhi Edition (13 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations) Context India’s diplomatic approach to China in the backdrop of increasing strategic assertiveness by Beijing. Content: The editorial discusses how India needs a recalibrated and firmer approach toward China, especially in light…
1. Three’s a Crowd (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: India and Its Neighbourhood, GS2: International Relations Context The editorial examines India’s consistent rejection of third-party mediation in bilateral disputes, especially in the context of the India-Pakistan conflict, and roots this policy in history, sovereignty, and diplomatic experience. Background Recent calls by foreign…
Q1) Critically evaluate the need for a caste-based census in India. What challenges must be addressed to ensure accuracy and effective use of the data? (GS Paper 2, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer India’s push for a caste-based census marks a major shift toward evidence-based policymaking. Historically, caste enumeration has been partial, covering only SCs…
1. Fire and ceasefire (Source – Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 2 (India and Its Neighbourhood, International Relations) Context India and Pakistan declared a ceasefire after three days of intense military exchanges. The ceasefire was publicly announced by the U.S. President, signaling deep international involvement in bilateral regional affairs. Background: On April…
1. India affirms military preparedness after Operation Sindoor Source: Page 1 & 8, The Hindu Delhi Edition (12 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (India-Pakistan Relations), GS Paper 3 (Internal Security, Military Strategy) Context India declared the successful achievement of objectives under Operation Sindoor, even as a fragile ceasefire was negotiated with Pakistan following two…
