1. A case for the decriminalisation of suicide Source – ( Page 6, The Hindu Editorial, 15 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Governance, Health, Social Justice) Context India is witnessing a renewed debate over the criminalisation of suicide attempts under Section 309 of the IPC, with mental health experts and legal reformers arguing for…
1. Closing Argument Source – (Page 8, The Hindu Editorial, 15 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Indian Constitution, Federalism, Role of Governor) Context The editorial criticizes the Union Government’s move to challenge the Supreme Court’s judgment on the powers of Governors regarding assent to State Bills by filing a Presidential Reference, despite the Court’s…
1. The yearly ‘thank you’ to nurses is not enough Source – (Page 10, The Hindu Editorial, 15 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health), GS Paper 4 (Ethics in Public Administration, Leadership) Context On International Nurses Day, the editorial criticizes India’s symbolic appreciation of nurses while failing to implement structural reforms needed to empower…
1. Trumpeting Claims (Page 8, The Hindu Editorial, 15 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (India and its Neighbourhood Relations, Foreign Policy) Context Amid post-ceasefire tensions, the U.S. President claimed credit for mediating peace between India and Pakistan, stirring diplomatic and strategic unease in New Delhi. Background Operation Sindoor prompted a ceasefire on May 10…
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….
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. 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 must pressure Pakistan by sharing evidence of the terror trail (Source – Page 10, The Hindu Editorial, 10 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Security – Internal Security and Terrorism) Context Following the Pahalgam terror attacks and India’s subsequent precision military strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan, international…
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,…
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…