Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 September 2025
Content Positioning India in an unruly world Basics Relevance: Practice Question: “India’s global stature will depend less on moral authority and more on economic and technological strength.” Critically examine in the context of debates around India’s great power ambitions. (250 words) Author’s Core Argument Counter Arguments Multi-Dimensional Analysis Challenges Way Forward Conclusion India’s rise as […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 September 2025
Content The RTI’s shift to a ‘right to deny information’ Why is it in News? Relevance: Practice Question :The amendment to Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, 2005 through the DPDP Act, 2023 marks a shift from a regime of transparency to one of opacity. Discuss in light of the constitutional balance between the right […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 September 2025
Content A project of strategic and national importance Why in News? Relevance Practice Question : The Great Nicobar Project is being seen as both an economic opportunity and an ecological challenge. Critically analyze. (250 words) Basics Overview Environmentalists & Tribal-rights concerns Point-by-point evaluation (strengths vs weaknesses) Practical recommendations Conclusion A ‘health check’ for the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 September 2025
Content The way forward on Katchatheevu, Palk Strait disputes Background Context Relevance : Practice Question: “The Neighbourhood First Policy requires balancing legal obligations with humane diplomacy.” Discuss with reference to India–Sri Lanka ties.(250 Words) Fisheries Crisis – Core Dimensions Katchatheevu Issue – Myths vs Legal Reality Way Forward – Sustainable & Cooperative Solutions Broader […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 September 2025
Content Decisive step Why in News Relevance : GS II – Polity & Governance (Electoral reforms, Election Commission of India’s role , Judicial oversight on electoral processes) , GS II – Welfare & Social Justice (Impact on vulnerable groups (migrants, women, poor). Practice Question : The Supreme Court’s direction to include Aadhaar among valid documents […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 September 2025
Content: The ‘domestic sphere’ in a new India Context and Background Relevance : GS I (Indian Society – Women’s Empowerment, Gender Inequality, Social Institutions, Family and Marriage) & GS II (Governance – Rights of Women, Domestic Violence, Labour Laws, Constitutional Equality). Practice Question : Policy narratives emphasise women-led development, yet domestic realities reflect persistent gender […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 September 2025
Content The making of an ecological disaster in the Nicobar Why in News Relevance : Practice Question : Critically examine how the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project threatens the survival of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) such as the Shompen.(250 Words) Basics Comprehensive Overview Tribal Rights Concerns Environmental & Ecological Issues Disaster & Security Risks […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 September 2025
Content India’s strategic autonomy in a multipolar world Basics Relevance : Practice Question : Why Strategic Autonomy Matters Today India–United States Dimension India–China Dimension India–Russia Dimension Global South & Multilateralism Contemporary Challenges to Strategic Autonomy Expanding Domains of Autonomy Way Forward Conclusion Fixing problems, unlocking India’s growth potential Basics of GST Relevance : Practice Question […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 September 2025
Content: Trump’s tariff war as opportunity for the Global South Basics Relevance : Practice Question : How can India leverage the ongoing global protectionist wave to strengthen its leadership role in the Global South? (250 Words) Trump’s Motivations Impacts on India What New Delhi Must Do Larger Significance for India GST 2.0 is a landmark […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 September 2025
Content Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority Basics Relevance : GS II – Structure, organization and functioning of the judiciary; Issues in appointments; Collegium system; Transparency & accountability of institutions; Separation of powers. Practice Question : Collegium system has often been criticized for opacity and lack of accountability. Critically examine whether disclosure of dissent […]