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. State of Insecurity(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 (Governance, Polity & Social Justice) Context The editorial discusses the recent setbacks in governance and administrative functioning in Bihar, a state that had previously shown significant improvement after decades of instability. With the approach of an election year, the state government faces mounting challenges…
1. India warns against ‘double standards’ over Russian oil Source: Page 1 , The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition Topic: GS-2 International Relations, GS3 – Economy (Energy Security) Context India has responded to the U.S. Bill proposing steep tariffs (up to 500%) on countries purchasing Russian oil, with threats by NATO that major buyers like India…
Q1) Enhanced scrutiny of cash and UPI-based transactions from unregistered small businesses is the latest step in formalizing India’s informal sector under the GST regime. Critically examine the challenges and prospects of bringing informal enterprises under the GST fold, and suggest measures for effective transition. (GS Paper 3, 10 Marks, 150 Words) Answer: Introduction The…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 – Education, Governance, Transparency | GS1 – Social Issues Context Bihar’s recent decision to appoint college principals through a lottery system under Patna University has sparked a debate…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations, Foreign Policy, Global Governance Context India’s foreign policy is at a crossroads, caught between the pressures of populist hyper-nationalism and the demands of strategic realism….
(Source: age 1 & 10, The Hindu UPSC IAS Edition) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 17 July 2025 Topic: GS3 – Agriculture, Economy Context The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with an annual outlay of ₹24,000 crore for six years starting…
1. A World of Our Making(Source: Editorial Page, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, Foreign Policy, India and Its Neighborhood, Global Governance Context The editorial critiques India’s current foreign policy, emphasizing its tendency to reject realism and strategic clarity. It argues that India’s diplomacy often avoids engaging with ground realities, relying instead on…
1. Collaborative Effort Underway to Initiate Robust Urban River Management Plan in Delhi Source – Press Information Bureau (PIB) – Ministry of Jal Shakti (16 July 2025) Topic: GS3 – Environment, Urban Development, Water Resources ManagementGS2 – Governance, Government Initiatives Context The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in…
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…
