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14 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. The problematic globalization of medical education (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context There is a global shortage of doctors, yet access to medical education remains restricted, leading to increased international mobility of students. This raises concerns about quality control and regulatory…

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13 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Nuclear energy – dangerous concessions on liability (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context The government has announced its plan to amend the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act in the recent Union Budget speech. Proposed Amendments in Nuclear…

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12 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. A role for India in South-South climate cooperation (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, focused on climate finance and Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement – enabling carbon credit trade. India, as a major emitter, seeks to leverage…

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11 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. India as a bridge between the Global North and South (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations Context The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on January 2025, at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – emphasized India’s commitment to amplifying the Global South’s voice through inclusive governance…

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10 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Keeping a watch on the growing arc of violence (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Security – Terrorism Context Violence is increasing in Europe and West Asia, with various regions facing conflicts. This article explains how global conflicts and rising instability highlight the failure of international…

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08 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Technology and the challenge of equitable education (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context The expansion of digital technology in rural India, especially post-COVID-19, has improved education accessibility. However, challenges remain in equitable learning and effective digital integration. Education Trends in the…

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07 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. The saga of regulating India’s thermal power emissions (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context On December 30, 2024, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) extended the deadline for thermal power plants to meet sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emission norms. The new deadline…

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06 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. A Budget that is mostly good but with one wrong move (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to accelerate economic growth while ensuring fiscal prudence. It focuses on capital expenditure, tax revenue trends, and fiscal…

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04 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Some wind behind the sails of India’s shipping industry (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context ● The Indian government has made significant investments in the maritime sector through the Sagarmala Programme, but Indian shipping remains stagnant and faces various challenges. ● The 2025…

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03 February 2025 : The Hindu Editorial Analysis

1. Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Government Budgeting Context The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget on February 1, 2025, amidst major economic challenges. Backdrop of the Budget Fiscal Targets…