1. Finding support (Source – Page 10, The Hindu Editorial, 9 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – India and its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Relations, Security Challenges Context India conducted precision strikes, termed Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The global diplomatic response has been largely muted, with concern but limited opposition,…
Q1) Discuss the evolving nature of political responses in India to cross-border military actions. How do such responses affect national unity and democratic discourse in times of external threat? (GS Paper 2, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer: India’s responses to cross-border military operations have seen significant shifts in political rhetoric, especially from opposition parties. The…
1. A Measured Response (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2: International Relations, GS3: Internal Security Context This article by Admiral Arun Prakash offers a strategic defense perspective on India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing the need for non-escalatory yet impactful military doctrine. Background On April 22, 2025, a terror attack in…
1. Strokes of Justice (Source – The Hindu, Page 8, Editorial) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Security Challenges, Terrorism) Context Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched “Operation Sindoor”, a series of precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. India’s Strategic Shift in Response to Terrorism: The operation targeted Lashkar and Jaish…
1. Indian Forces Hit Pakistan Terror Bases in ‘Operation Sindoor’ Source: Page 12-14, The Hindu International Edition (May 08, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Internal Security), GS Paper 3 (Defence) Context In response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indians, Indian armed forces launched a precision military operation targeting…
Q1) “The global response to terrorism remains fragmented despite shared threats.” Critically examine in light of the recent Pahalgam attack and international reactions. (GS Paper 3, 15 marks, 250 words) Answer: The Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025 has once again highlighted the inadequacy of a unified global response to terrorism. While terrorism is universally…
1. The fragmentation in the global fight against terror (Source – The Hindu, Page 8, Editorial) Topic: GS2: International Relations, GS3: Internal Security Context The Pahalgam terror attack has triggered renewed discussions on the global fight against terrorism. The editorial analyzes the divided global response, with a special focus on how nations selectively interpret and…
1. Civil Defence Mock Drills Conducted Across 244 Districts Source: Page 14, The Hindu International Edition (May 07, 2025) Topic: GS3: Disaster Management, GS2: Governance Context The Ministry of Home Affairs initiated a nationwide civil defence drill, simulating wartime emergency situations across 244 high-risk districts. Content: Objective of the DrillDesigned to test India’s emergency response…
