[12th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions

PYQ Relevance: Q) China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia’, In light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour. (UPSC CSE 2014) Q) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One… Continue reading

[11th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’

PYQ Relevance: Q) What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and to strengthen federalism. (UPSC CSE 2024)Q) The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting a… Continue reading

[9th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Staying cool, but with clean tech, global collaborations

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 the commitments made by India in this conference? (UPSC CSE 2021) Q) Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from… Continue reading

[8th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India, Pakistan and modifying the Indus Waters Treaty

PYQ Relevance:Q) Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations. (UPSC CSE 2016) Q) With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which join the Indus direct. Among… Continue reading

[7th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A West Asia under Donald Trump

PYQ Relevance:Q) The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries. (UPSC CSE 2017)Q) In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to its situation? (UPSC CSE 2018)Q)… Continue reading

[5th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Big Tech’s fail — unsafe online spaces for women

PYQ Relevance: Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019)Q) Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer. (UPSC CSE 2018)Q) Discuss the positive and… Continue reading

[4th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The BRICS summit boost to India-Iran ties

PYQ Relevance: Q) In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to its situation? (UPSC CSE 2018)Q) The question of India’s Energy Security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian Countries. (UPSC CSE… Continue reading

[2nd November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Nilgiris as a shared wilderness

PYQ Relevance: Q) How does biodiversity vary in India? How is the Biological Diversity Act,2002 helpful in conservation of flora and fauna? (UPSC CSE 2018) Q) How can the mountain ecosystem be restored from the negative impact of development initiatives and tourism? (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) Examine the status of forest resources of India and… Continue reading

[30th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A picture of a growing economic divide in India

PYQ Relevance: Q) Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions? (UPSC CSE 2020)Q) How have the recommendations of the 14th Finance Commission of India enabled the States to improve their fiscal position? (UPSC CSE… Continue reading

[29th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The under-representation of women in the judiciary

PYQ Relevance: Q) Discuss the desirability of greater representation to women in the higher judiciary to ensure diversity, equity and inclusiveness. (UPSC CSE 2021)Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘The National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to the appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (UPSC CSE 2017) Mentor’s Comment:… Continue reading

[28th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The private sector holds the key to India’s e-bus push

PYQ Relevance: Q) Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India. (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public – Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the… Continue reading

[26th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy

PYQ Relevance: Q) The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention? (UPSC CSE 2013) Q) The Individual Parliamentarian’s… Continue reading

[25th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’

PYQ Relevance: [2018] India’s relations with Israel have, of late, acquired a depth and diversity, which cannot be rolled back.” Discuss.[2022] How will I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics?Prelims:[2013] The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of: (a) China (b) Israel (c)… Continue reading

[24th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity

PYQ Relevance: Q) Human right activists constantly highlight the fact that the Armed forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) is a draconian act leading to cases of human right abuses by security forces. What sections of AFSPA are opposed by the activists. Critically evaluate the requirement with reference to the view held by Apex Court.… Continue reading

[23rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Working toward a meaningful ‘victims’ register’ in Bastar

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) Q) What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should… Continue reading

[18th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A modified UBI policy may be more feasible

PYQ Relevance: Q) “An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation.” Substantiate this statement with suitable examples. (UPSC CSE 2016)Q) ‘Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing’. Explain by giving reasons. (UPSC CSE 2018)Q) “The incidence… Continue reading

[17th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The battle cry for justice in the ‘City of Joy’

PYQ Relevance: Q) Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context? (UPSC CSE 2016) Q) What are the continued challenges for Women in India against time and space? (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) “Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social… Continue reading

[16th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Food access is about equitable agrifood systems

PYQ Relevance: Q) Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector. (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) What are the reformative steps taken by the Government to make the food grain distribution system more effective? (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) What are the challenges and opportunities of the food… Continue reading

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