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. 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. 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 is looking for partners, not preachers (Source – Page 4, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS2 (International Relations, India and its Neighborhood, India’s Foreign Policy) Context External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, at the Arctic Circle India Forum, emphasized India’s independent foreign policy stance amid geopolitical churn, especially regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India’s Assertive…
1. A Profound Shift in the Global Order (Source – Page 6, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business Context The global order shaped after WWII and furthered by institutions like the WTO and UN is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With declining Western dominance…
1. Reviving a Far-Sighted but Forgotten Bill Mechanism (Source – Page 8, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business Context Private Member’s Bills (PMBs), introduced by non-ministerial MPs, offer a rare channel for independent legislative initiatives in Parliament. Despite their historical significance, they are…
1. Global Disruption and Leader-led Changes: A Shifting World Order (Source – Page 6, The Hindu International Edition) Topic: (Relevant GS Paper: GS2, GS3) Context The global landscape is experiencing significant instability due to shifts in power dynamics, disruptive technologies, and geopolitical tensions. Various influential leaders, including Xi Jinping, Putin, Trump, and Zelensky, are contributing…
