[21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election

PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q). In respect of India — Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy. (UPSC CSE 2013) Mentor’s Comment: The preference for leftist… Continue reading

[20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures

PYQ Relevance: Q) Do you think BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? Waht are the similarities and dissimilarities between the two? How are Indian foreign policy objectives realized by forming this new organisation? (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) The Indian Diaspora has an important role to play in the South-East Asian country’s economy and… Continue reading

[19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy

PYQ Relevance: Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2020) Q The new tri-nation partnership AUKUS is aimed at countering China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region. Is it going to supersede the existing partnerships in the region? Discuss the strength… Continue reading

[18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot

PYQ Relevance: [2022] Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity.” Explain this statement. Suggest the growth pattern that will lead to the creation of more jobs without compromising labour productivity.[2014] While we ﬂaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates of employability.” What are we missing… Continue reading

[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate

PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention… Continue reading

[16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

PYQ Relevance: Q Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example. (UPSC CSE 2021) Q “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2016) Mentor’s… Continue reading

Ashoka’s Edicts and Inscriptions

15th Sept 2024 UPSC 2025 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Pillers: Major Rock Edicts Prohibits animal slaughter. Bans festive gatherings and killings of animals. Only two peacocks and one deer were killed in Asoka’s kitchen. He wished to discontinue this practice of killing two peacocks and one deer as… Continue reading

[14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human

PYQ Relevance: Q National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human… Continue reading

[13th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’

PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in the Constitution itself and is founded on its essential facets. Explain the doctrine of ‘Constitutional Morality’ with the help of relevant judicial decisions.(UPSC IAS/2021) Q Do you think that Constitution of India does not accept principle of strict separation of powers rather it is based on the… Continue reading

[12th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Perils of decentralization with Chinese characteristics

PYQ Relevance: Q “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging than the erstwhile Soviet Union.” Explain. (UPSC IAS/2021) Q ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In the light of this statement,… Continue reading

[11th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A panoramic view of the 2024 China-Africa summit

PYQ Relevance: Q Increasing interest of India in Africa has its pro and cons. Critically Examine. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q “If the last few decades were of Asia’s growth story, the next few are expected to be of Africa’s.” In the light of this statement, examine India’s influence in Africa in recent years. (UPSC IAS/2021) Prelims:Consider… Continue reading

[10th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry

PYQ Relevance: Q Bringing out the circumstances in 2005 which forced amendment to the section 3(d) in Indian Patent Law, 1970, discuss how it has been utilized by the Supreme Court in its judgement in rejecting Novartis’ patent application for ‘Glivec’. Discuss briefly the pros and cons of the decision. (UPSC IAS/2013) Q What do… Continue reading

[9th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: With or without Chinese companies is the question

PYQ Relevance: Q Can the strategy of regional-resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India?(UPSC IAS/2019) Q “Success of the ‘Make in India’ program depends on the success of the ‘Skill India’ programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q “While we ﬂaunt India’s demographic dividend, we ignore the dropping rates… Continue reading

[7th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stick to fiscal deficit as the norm for fiscal prudence

PYQ Relevance: Q What were the reasons for the introduction of Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2013? Discuss critically its salient features and their effectiveness. (UPSC IAS/2018) Q The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in the context of budget making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it. (UPSC… Continue reading

[6th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS

PYQ Relevance: Q What are the salient features of the National Food Security Act, 2013? How has the Food Security Bill helped in eliminating hunger and malnutrition in India? (UPSC IAS/2021) Q How far do you agree with the view that the focus on the lack of availability of food as the main cause of… Continue reading

[5th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sub-classification verdict through Ambedkar’s ideals

PYQ Relevance: Q Whether National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) can enforce the implementation of constitutional reservation for the Scheduled Castes in the religious minority institutions? Examine. (UPSC IAS/2018) Q What are the two major legal initiatives by state since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (ST)? (UPSC IAS/2017) Q ‘Constitutional Morality’ is rooted in… Continue reading

[4th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A discourse on AI governance that India must shape

PYQ Relevance: Q At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed by the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations. How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples. (UPSC… Continue reading

[3rd September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill is knotty

PYQ Relevance: Q Discuss the recent measures initiated in disaster management by the Government of India departing from the earlier reactive approach. (UPSC IAS/2020) Q Describe various measures taken in India for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) before and after signing ‘Sendai Framework for DRR (2015-2030)’. How is this framework different from ‘Hyogo Framework for Action,… Continue reading

[2nd September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A silent democratic backlash in South Asia

PYQ Relevance: Q ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in the light of the preceding statement. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q Critically examine the compulsions that prompted India to play a decisive roles in the emergence of Bangladesh. (UPSC IAS/2013) Q The protests in Shahbag… Continue reading

[31st August 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The collapse of categories and post-individualism

PYQ Relevance:MainsQ An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement. (UPSC IAS/2014) Prelims:Consider the following statements in respect of… Continue reading

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