1. The Empty Beds (Source – The Indian Express, Page 10, Editorial) Topic: GS2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Health Context The editorial addresses the refusal of certain private hospitals to admit Economically Weaker Section (EWS) patients despite receiving land and tax benefits from the government, raising legal, ethical, and systemic accountability questions…
1. On Justice Kaul’s Report and Free Speech (Source: Page 8, The Indian Express) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance, Polity, Fundamental Rights) Context The editorial analyzes the recommendations made in Justice Kaul’s report regarding the regulation of hate speech and its implications on the fundamental right to free speech in India. Background:Justice Kaul, a sitting…
1. Modi-Netanyahu connect has shaped Delhi’s Gaza stance (Source: Page 10, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – GS Paper 2 (International Relations) Context This editorial discusses India’s evolving position on the Israel-Gaza conflict, underlining the strategic alignment between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the influence of this partnership on…
Q1) Water is emerging as a geopolitical tool in the 21st century. Discuss India’s challenges and opportunities in using transboundary rivers for strategic leverage. (GS Paper 3 – 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer: Introduction: In the 21st century, water has become a critical geopolitical asset due to increasing scarcity, climate change, and rising demands. For…
1. Supreme Court Flags Delay in Judicial Appointments Source: Page 1, The Hindu International Edition (May 06, 2025) Topic: GS2 – Polity and Governance Context The Supreme Court has expressed concern over delays by the government in clearing collegium recommendations for judicial appointments, warning it hampers judicial functioning. Content: Background: India’s higher judiciary appointments are…
1. Messaging from holding the Indus Waters Treaty in ‘abeyance’ (Source – Page 10, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper II – International Relations (India-Pakistan Relations, Treaty Obligations) GS Paper III – Internal Security (Cross-Border Terrorism, Strategic Resources) Context India recently placed the Indus Waters Treaty in “abeyance” after the…
1. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate Post-Pahalgam Attack Source: Page 3, The Hindu International Edition (May 05, 2025) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context A deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, has triggered a wave of diplomatic and strategic retaliation by India, raising concerns about regional stability. Content: Military Posturing: The Indian Air Force…
Q1) The success of American science lies in its ecosystem of government support, academic freedom, and global openness. In this context, discuss the elements required to build a robust scientific research infrastructure in India. (GS Paper 3 – 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer Introduction: The United States’ leadership in science and technology stems from…
