Q1) What lessons can contemporary India learn from the Emergency of 1975 in the context of democratic values and civil liberties? (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: The Emergency declared in 1975 under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution remains one of the most critical events in India’s democratic history. It offers enduring…
1. Bihar SIR: Active participation of Bihar electors ensures nearly 57.48 % Enumeration Forms collected in first 15 days; 16 days still left (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), July, 10, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – (Governance – Electoral processes) Context This release reports on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar,…
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. No Decision Yet on Updating NPR Along with Censu Source: The Hindu, Page 12 , july 10, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Governance | GS Paper 1: Society Context As preparations begin for Census 2027, the Ministry of Home Affairs has stated that no final decision has been taken yet on updating the National…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 09 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 09 July 2025 Topic: GS2 (India and its relations with the USA, Foreign Policy), GS3 (International Trade, Security Issues) Context The editorial evaluates the evolution of the United States’ foreign policy, especially under Donald Trump’s…
(Source: The Indian Express, Editorial Page) Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 09 July 2025 Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 09 July 2025 Topic: GS2: Governance & Transparency; GS3: Environmental Conservation, Security Context The editorial highlights how India’s recent strategic push in the Andaman and Nicobar region—particularly Great Nicobar Island—is geopolitically sound but democratically fragile….
1. Bihar SIR form collection touches nearly half‑way mark in 14 days; 17 days still left (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), July, 9, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity & Governance (Electoral processes; Election Commission) Context The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar, aiming…
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,…
1. What the ‘neutral clean-up’ of Bihar’s poll rolls really is Source: The Hindu, Page 8 , july 9, 2025 Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance – Electoral Reforms, Federalism Context The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar is raising concerns over mass disenfranchisement, especially of…
