1. Why US ramped up push for India-Pakistan ceasefire — and how it may have found an open door Source: Page 1, The Indian Express (19 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations, GS Paper 3 – Internal Security Context The United States has intensified efforts to mediate a ceasefire between India and…
Green Conservation Key to Development: SC Ends Retrospective Approval (Source: Page 1, The Indian Express) Topic: GS3 – Environment, GS2 – Governance and Judiciary Context The Supreme Court has declared the 2017 notification allowing retrospective environmental approvals illegal, alongside a 2021 memorandum, emphasizing green conservation. This ruling impacts 55 projects approved during 2017-2021, with implications…
Shillong Road to Join Myanmar Project (Source: Page 1, The Indian Express) Topic: GS2 – International Relations, GS3 – Infrastructure and Connectivity Context India is developing a new connectivity link from Shillong to Kolkata via sea, bypassing Bangladesh, to connect with a Myanmar project. This strategic move enhances India’s regional connectivity and strengthens ties with…
(Source – Editorial, Page 8, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (Health, Welfare Schemes), GS Paper 1 (Society – Women and Health) Context Despite POSHAN Abhiyaan’s implementation, India continues to face severe gendered malnutrition, especially among women and adolescent girls, reflecting deeper structural issues. Persistent Nutrition Gaps NFHS-5 data: 57% women aged 15–49…
(Source – Editorial, Page 8, The Hindu Delhi Edition) Topic: GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Context Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor and redefined its counter-terror strategy, rejecting Pakistan’s nuclear deterrence narrative and signaling a shift in its strategic posture. Operation Sindoor: Strategic Shift Operation Sindoor was…
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. IIFT Expands Global Footprint with First Overseas Campus in Dubai (Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 17, 2025) Topic: GS Paper 3: Science & Technology Context The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has announced the establishment of its first overseas campus in Dubai, United Arab…
1. Supreme Court warns Centre on ‘Distorting Electoral Bonds Ruling’ Source: Page 1, The Hindu Editorial (17 May 2025) Topic: GS Paper 2: Polity and Governance Context The Supreme Court of India has issued a warning to the Central Government over alleged misrepresentation of the Electoral Bonds judgment, reiterating the importance of judicial pronouncements being…
Q1) Critically evaluate the ethical and diplomatic implications of India’s objection to IMF’s aid to Pakistan, citing terrorism links. (GS Paper 2, 15 Marks, 250 Words) Answer: India recently objected to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) releasing a $1 billion bailout tranche to Pakistan, arguing that such assistance indirectly funds terrorism. This objection came in…
