[6th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A three-nation visit as a foray into summit diplomacy

PYQ Relevance: 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 CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on ‘India’s influence in Africa (2021), and anti-colonial struggles in… Continue reading

[5th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Cash transfer schemes for women as a new poll plank

PYQ Relevance:Q) Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on the ‘cash transfer system for the welfare schemes to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms (in 2013), and ‘Direct Benefit… Continue reading

[4th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome’

PYQ Relevance:Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). What are India’s commitments at this conference? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on India’s changing policy towards climate change (2022) and COP26 (2021). The… Continue reading

[3rd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real

PYQ Relevance: Q) The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 remains only a legal document without intense sensitisation of government functionaries and citizens regarding disability. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on the ‘Challenges faced by Disables’ (in 2017), ‘Acts and Policies’ (2022). Persons with disabilities (PwDs) in India encounter… Continue reading

[2nd December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Research security should be a national priority

PYQ Relevance: Q) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on ‘Cyber Security’ (in 2022), and ‘Maritime Secuirty’ (2021). India ranks fourth globally in defense… Continue reading

[30th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A liberal arts degree is worth much more than realised

PYQ Relevance: Q) National Education Policy 2020 is in conformity with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient the education system in India. Critically examine the statement. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on the ‘Primary Education System’ (in 2016), ‘Quality of technical and higher education’ (in 2015),… Continue reading

[29th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Armed insurrection to parliamentary politics

PYQ Relevance:Q) Analyse the multidimensional challenges posed by external state and non-state actors, to the internal security of India. Also discuss measures required to be taken to combat these threats. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have previously focused on ‘internal security’ as well as ‘external impacts on the political security’ of India (in… Continue reading

[28th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Schooling in India in times of poor air quality

PYQ Relevance: Q) Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata are the three Megacities of the country but air pollution is a much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so? (UPSC CSE 2015) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have previously ‘constitutionalization of environmental problems’ (in 2022), and ‘pollution control and management’… Continue reading

[27th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An ideal way to treat India’s corneal blindness problem

PYQ Relevance:Q) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieve ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. (UPSC CSE 2018) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have always focused on ‘Inclusive Healthcare Infrastructure’ (in 2020), ‘Effective Implementation of Healthcare Policies’ (in 2017), ‘Universal Health Coverage Programs’ (in 2015). Corneal blindness is a significant public health issue… Continue reading

[26th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Constitution still thrives, let it show India the way

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 CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on Constitutional Principles (2014 and 2019) with respect to ‘basic features’ and ‘checks and balances’. Before… Continue reading

[25th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality

PYQ Relevance: Q) What are ‘Smart Cities’? examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for ‘Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.(UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have focused on Urbanization with various dimensions across ‘Population and Pollution challenges’ (in 2024), and degradation… Continue reading

[23rd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding the changing face of extremist violence

PYQ Relevance: Q) Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have always focused on ‘Left Wing Extremism’ (2023), ‘Growth of Naxalism, and… Continue reading

[22nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India needs an environmental health regulatory agency

PYQ Relevance:Q) “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.” Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws. (UPSC CSE 2022) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has recently focused on Environmental Issues (2020) and regional Environmental Challenges (2023). According to the Emissions Gap… Continue reading

[21st November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An overturning of Sri Lanka’s old political order

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) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have always focused on Regional Geopolitics (2019), Bilateral Ties (2022) and Neighbourhood Policy (2013). Political shifts in the Asian continent… Continue reading

[20th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A community on the margins, its hidden scars

PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have always been focused on Minority Section of the Society –esp. Women and children. Some recent micro themes have been asked like – Mental Healthcare challenges faced by Women in India (Mains… Continue reading

[19th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Manipur as a case for imposing Article 356

PYQ Relevance: Q) Though the federal principle is dominant in our Constitution and that priniciple is one of its basic features, but it is equally true that federalism under the Indian Constitution leans in favour of a strong Centre, a feature that militates against the concept of strong federalism. (UPSC CSE 2014) Q) Given the… Continue reading

[18th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘new’ Justitia and reimagining justice

PYQ Relevance:Q) The judicial systems in India and the UK seem to be converging as well as diverging in recent times. Highlight the key points of convergence and divergence between the two nations in terms of their judicial practices. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains have continuously focused on some micro themes in the… Continue reading

[16th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Universities are different from religious institutions

PYQ Relevance:Q) Discuss the main objectives of Population Education and point out the measures to achieve them in India in detail. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on Governance and Policy issues related to Education in India – Free and Compulsory Education (in 2022), National Education Policy (in 2021), and Inclusive… Continue reading

[15th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded

PYQ Relevance:Q) Indian and USA are two large democracies. Examine the basic tenets on which the two political systems are based. (UPSC CSE 2018) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC has always focused on major countries like the USA (2018), Russia, and China (2024) as well as minor regions like ‘the Malay Peninsula’ (2017) whenever there are major… Continue reading

[13th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’

PYQ Relevance: Q) Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What… Continue reading

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