[3 June 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The message from the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) The political and administrative reorganization of states and territories has been a continuous ongoing process since the mid-nineteenth century. Discuss with examples. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q) In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the states? Give reasons with examples for… Continue reading

[30 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India, liberalism and its crisis of legitimacy

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. Explain how the foundations of the modern world were laid by the American and French revolutions. (UPSC IAS/2016) Q. “Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human rights violation”. Examine the statement concerning the ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to… Continue reading

[29 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution, a surprise entrant in poll battlefield

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. Discuss each adjective attached to the word ‘Republic’ in the preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances stances? (UPSC IAS/2016)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)… Continue reading

[28 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Playing to the gallery can be injurious to Rail safety

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) The setting up of a Rail Tariff Authority to regulate fares will subject the cash-strapped Indian Railways to demand subsidy for obligation to operate non-profitable routes and services. Taking into account the experience in the power sector, discuss if the proposed reform is expected to benefit the consumers, the Indian Railways or the… Continue reading

[27 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The spectre of nuclear conflict, once again

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) With growing energy needs should India keep on expanding its nuclear energy programme? Discuss the facts and fears associated with nuclear energy. (250 Words, 15 Marks) (UPSC CSE 2018)Q) In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to its… Continue reading

[25 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The missing links in IMEC, as shown by the Gaza war

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. (150 Words, 10 Marks). (UPSC CSE 2018) Q) What introduces friction into the… Continue reading

[23 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A ‘No-Limit’ bromance that is not just a bilateral matter

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) What is the significance of Indo-US defense deals over Indo-Russian defense deals? Discuss with reference to stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (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… Continue reading

[22 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Climate Change: A Passing Cloud in Indian Politics

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) ‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on… Continue reading

[21 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Mains: Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution? (UPSC CSE 2016) Q) The Supreme Court of India keeps a check on arbitrary power of the Parliament in amending the Constitution. Discuss critically. (UPSC… Continue reading

[18th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: After the Civil War, the stifling impasse in Sri Lanka

PYQ Relevance:[2022] ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in light of the preceding statement. [2013] In respect of India — Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy. Note4Students: Prelims: NA Mains: Disruptions in Sri Lanka’s development trajectory post the Civil War… Continue reading

[17th May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Health advice to take with no pinch of Salt

PYQ Relevance: [2022] The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them? [2020] Critically examine the role of WHO in providing global health security during the Covid-19 pandemic. Note4Students: Prelims: NA Mains: Hypertension,… Continue reading

[16 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The pitch for Subaltern Secularism

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Are tolerance, assimilation and pluralism the key elements in the making of an Indian form of secularism? Justify your answer. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q How the Indian concept of secularism different from the western model of secularism? Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2018) Q What are the challenges to our cultural practices in the name… Continue reading

[14 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Stabilising India-Nepal ties in changing times

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q How far are India’s internal security challenges linked with border management particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar? (UPSC IAS/2013)Q Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border… Continue reading

[13 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Analyse the salience of ‘sect’ in Indian society vis-a-vis caste, region, and religion.(UPSC IAS/2022)Q Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. (UPSC IAS/2021)Q “Empowering women is the key to controlling the population growth.” Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2019) Prelims:India is regarded… Continue reading

[11 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Freshwater Quest, the Likely New Gold Hunt

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q India is well endowed with fresh water resources. Critically examine why it still suffers from water scarcity. (UPSC IAS/2015) Q What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organizational, technical, and procedural initiatives taken to improve maritime security. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will… Continue reading

[9 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A chance to settle a Constitutional clash

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the possible factors that inhibit India from enacting for its citizen a uniform civil code as provided for in the Directive Principles of State Policy. (UPSC IAS/2015)Q) Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy. (UPSC IAS/2017) Note4Students: … Continue reading

[8 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A dignified peaceful passing is everyone’s right

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieving ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. (UPSC IAS/2018)Q) To enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2020) Note4Students: Prelims: Right to life;… Continue reading

[7 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A half-hearted climate change verdict

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) ‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (UPSC IAS/2022)Q) Does the right to a clean environment entail legal regulation on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article 21 of the Indian… Continue reading

[6 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The PM’s speeches fall foul of the Model Code of Conduct

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability… Continue reading

[4 May 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The paradox of India’s Global rise, its Regional decline

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context of the post-Cold War international scenario..(UPSC IAS/2016) Q India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for ensuring better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate the statement.(UPSC IAS/2013) Note4Students: Prelims: NA Mains: Challenges… Continue reading

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