1. EU Imposes Sanctions on Refinery in Gujarat for Russia Energy Links Source – Page 1, The Hindu Delhi Edition Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Economy (Energy Security, International Trade), GS3 – Science & Technology (Sanctions Impact) Context The European Union (EU) announced new sanctions related to Russia’s energy sector, specifically targeting a…
1. India Warns Against ‘Double Standards’ over Russian Oil Source – Page 1, The Hindu City Edition Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Energy Security Context India cautioned the US and EU regarding proposed sanctions and secondary tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, emphasizing national energy security and highlighting the inconsistency in Western policies….
1. Some Cheer Source – 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS3 – Economy (External Sector, Trade Policy), GS2 – International Relations (Trade Negotiations) Context India’s Q1 FY26 trade data shows positive developments in service exports and moderate goods export performance, helping shrink the trade deficit by 9.4%. However, growing dependence on Russian crude…
1. Services exports cut India’s trade deficit by 9.4% in Q1 Source – Page 1 & 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS3 – Economy (External Sector, Trade Policy) Context India’s overall trade deficit narrowed by 9.4% to $20.3 billion in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, largely due to an 11% surge in…
1. Easing food prices drive inflation down Source – Page 1, The Hindu Delhi Edition Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy – Inflation Context Shashi Tharoor, in this opinion piece, discusses the growing importance of a strategic partnership between India and Europe in a fragmented and multipolar world. He argues that India-Europe ties offer a unique…
1. A vaccine against subversion of public institutions Source – Page 1, The Hindu Delhi Edition Topic: GS2 – Governance, Constitution, Judiciary Context The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre on multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the three new criminal laws that came into effect on July 1, 2025—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),…
1. A vaccine against subversion of public institutions Source – Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Transparency & Accountability; Role of Civil Services Context The editorial reflects on how political regimes often compromise the autonomy and integrity of public institutions. It emphasizes the need to insulate governance from partisan interests…
1. India needs a robust AI regulation framework Source – Page 8, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 3 – Science and Technology, Governance Context With the rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools globally, including in India, concerns have grown over data privacy, misinformation, job displacement, ethical governance, and regulatory vacuum. The editorial emphasizes…
1. Constitutional Silences and the Governor’s Powers Source – Page 6, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity & Governance (Federalism, Role of Governor) Context The editorial revisits the controversial role of Governors in state politics, especially in light of recent developments in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. It raises concerns over constitutional silences…
1. A GST puzzle in the fiscal math Source – Page 6, The Hindu Editorial Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy, Taxation, Federalism Context The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime marked a landmark reform in India’s indirect taxation system. However, recent fiscal data indicates declining trends in compensation cess and central revenue share,…
