Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 August 2025
Content A conservation manual, drafted by the ordinary citizen Core Thesis Relevance : GS 1(Culture , Heritage) , GS 2 ( Governance) Practice Question : “India’s conservation policy continues to carry colonial imprints.” Critically examine with reference to ASI’s role.(250 Words) Context & Background Current Model of Conservation (Criticised) New Framework Proposed (Editorial’s Line of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 August 2025
Content The politics of insurgency, the decline of Naxalism Predictions & Political Leadership Relevance : GS 3(Internal Security), GS 2(Governance) Practice Question : “The decline of Left-Wing Extremism in India contrasts with the persistence of global terrorism.” Discuss the historical trajectory of Naxalism in India, the reasons for its decline, and the risks of premature […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 August 2025
Content A war game-changer in a battle for influence in Asia Background: How Warfare is Changing Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology) ,GS 2(International Relations) Practice Question : “Drone warfare has transformed from being a tactical tool to a strategic instrument in global geopolitics.” Discuss India’s preparedness and challenges in leveraging drones for its security […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 August 2025
Content Clear the myths, recognise organ donation as a lifeline Context and Importance Relevance : GS 2(Health , Social Issues) Practice Question : India’s low organ donation rates are rooted more in myths, misinformation, and social barriers than in medical or technical limitations. Discuss the factors inhibiting organ donation and suggest policy, awareness, and system-level […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 August 2025
Content A Court ruling with no room for gender justice Background of the Law Relevance : GS 1(Society ) , GS 2(Social Justice , Governance) Practice Question : The recent Supreme Court endorsement of a two-month “cool-off” period before arrest in Section 498-A IPC cases has reignited debates on judicial overreach, gender justice, and protection […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 August 2025
Content Signing off on an entrenched symbol of stigma Background & Context Relevance : GS1 (Society – Role of language and symbolism in dismantling entrenched social hierarchies) Practice Question : “Language both reflects and reinforces social hierarchies. Discuss the significance and limitations of symbolic measures like renaming caste-linked settlements in addressing caste-based discrimination in India.” […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 August 2025
Content With tariffs, India’s growth rate needs a careful watch Context & Background Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Indian Economy) Practice Question : The recent imposition of reciprocal and penal tariffs by the United States on Indian exports represents a convergence of trade and geopolitics. Analyse the likely economic, strategic, and policy implications […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 August 2025
Content Uttarkashi Tragedy and the Urgent Call for Sustainable Development Geographical & Ecological Context Relevance : GS 1(Geography ) , GS 3(Disaster Management ) Practice Question : Examine the role of unregulated infrastructure development in amplifying disaster risks in the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, with special reference to the Uttarkashi floods of August 2025.(250 words) Sequence […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 August 2025
Content Decoding China — the lessons for a vulnerable India Central Argument Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) , GS 3(Indian Economy) Practice Question : China’s economic statecraft increasingly hinges on geo-economics, not geopolitics. In this context, critically examine China’s multi-pronged strategy to contain India’s manufacturing rise and its implications for India’s strategic autonomy.(Answer in 250 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 August 2025
Content A crisis of trust Context and Relevance Relevance : GS 2(Elections- Reforms) Practice Question : “The legitimacy of democratic elections lies not only in procedural fairness but also in the perception of neutrality by electoral institutions.” Critically examine the role of the Election Commission of India in this context. Suggest institutional and technological reforms […]