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16th January

[16th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Social justice and a lost chance by a Prime Minister

PYQ Relevance: Q) Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence of their awareness and active involvement at all stages of the policy process. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2019) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have previously focused on topics like ‘Concept of Social Justice’ (2016) and ‘Implementation of… Continue reading [16th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Social justice and a lost chance by a Prime Minister

14th January

[14th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Transforming ‘men’-talities, redefining masculinity

PYQ Relevance: Q) “Though women in post-independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women’s education and women empowerment schemes, what interventions can help change this milieu? (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘social attitude… Continue reading [14th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Transforming ‘men’-talities, redefining masculinity

13th January

[13th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning

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 examples.  (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘Impact of digital technology’ (2021) and ‘N. Srikrishna Committee Report’ (2018). According to the AuthBridge Report… Continue reading [13th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning

11th January

[11th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Forging leadership with India’s youth power

PYQ Relevance:Q) “Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative.” What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable? (UPSC CSE 2016)Q) Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of… Continue reading [11th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Forging leadership with India’s youth power

10th January

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Register for the session on UPSC 2026 preparation plan and strategy Read about Sreelakshmi’s UPSC 2026 Masterclass This is the only webinar you need to qualify UPSC in your first attempt. If you’re giving UPSC in 2026, this session by Sreelakshmi Ma’am can’t be missed. Aspirants now need to adapt to micro themes in their… Continue reading [UPSC 2026 Webinar] I cleared UPSC 2023 With Ease Using PYQ Based Content || Holistic Strategy For UPSC 2026 By Sreelakshmi KV, IRMS | Join on 12th Jan’25 AT 7 PM

[10th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: We need accessibility rules that are based on principles

PYQ Relevance: Q) Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanisms for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss (UPSC CSE 2017)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… Continue reading [10th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: We need accessibility rules that are based on principles

9th January

[9th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster

PYQ Relevance: Q) The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods, and interrupted navigation. Critically examine. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Benefits of interlinking of rivers in (2020), and ‘Advantages and challenges of River water linking ’  in (2017). On December… Continue reading [9th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster

8th January

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[8th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy

PYQ Relevance: Q) The proposed withdrawal of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) from Afghanistan in 2014 is fraught with major security implications for the countries of the region. Examine in light of the fact that India is faced with a plethora of challenges and needs to safeguard its own strategic interests. (UPSC CSE 2014) Mentor’s… Continue reading [8th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy

[UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir, Lead, Smash Mains | UPSC Mains Notes-Making | Key Focus Areas, Mistakes to Avoid, and a Step-by-Step Plan | Join on 8th January 2025 at 7:00 PM

Register for the session to get complete UPSC Mains preparation plan and strategy Read about Arvind Sir’s UPSC Mains Webinar Master Note-Making for UPSC with Arvind Sir Join Arvind Sir on 8th January at 7 PM to master note-making for UPSC Mains! Learn how quality notes can enhance your answers with insights from toppers like… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Arvind Sir, Lead, Smash Mains | UPSC Mains Notes-Making | Key Focus Areas, Mistakes to Avoid, and a Step-by-Step Plan | Join on 8th January 2025 at 7:00 PM

7th January

[7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days

PYQ Relevance: Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.(UPSC CSE 2017)  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… Continue reading [7th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The Collegium and changes — it may still be early days

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6th January

[6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead

PYQ Relevance: Q) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment. (UPSC CSE 2016) 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)  Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on… Continue reading [6th January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The outlook for India in the year ahead

5th January

[UPSC Webinar] By Purnima Ma’am, Faculty, Civilsdaily IAS | Linking NCERT with Current Affairs | Join on 06th January at 7 PM

Register for the session on UPSC Current Affairs preparation plan and strategy Read about webinar on ‘Linking NCERT with Current Affairs’ Learn to use NCERT books like India: People and Economy to tackle topics like river interlinking and water management. Why Attend? Understand how projects like Ken-Betwa Link connect history, geography, and current trends. Learn… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Purnima Ma’am, Faculty, Civilsdaily IAS | Linking NCERT with Current Affairs | Join on 06th January at 7 PM

4th January

[4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets

PYQ Relevance: 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 to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on topics like ‘Election Commission of India’ (2022) and ‘Simultaneous… Continue reading [4th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets

3rd January

[3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ 

PYQ Relevance: Q) Hatred is destructive of a person’s wisdom and conscience that can poison a nation’s spirit. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (UPSC CSE 2020) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on ‘tolerance, assimilation and pluralism’ (2022) and ‘spirit and tolerance’ (2017). In the book Polarization: What Everyone Needs… Continue reading [3rd January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ 

2nd January

[2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings

PYQ Relevance:Q) To what extent, in your view, the Parliament can ensure accountability of the executive in India? (UPSC CSE 2021)  Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on Parliamentary Sessions (2017 & 2018) and Parliamentary Powers (2021). The recently concluded Winter Session of Parliament has been criticized for lacking productivity due to frequent disruptions.… Continue reading [2nd January 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings

31st December

[31st December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the danger of poorly manufactured drugs

PYQ Relevance:Q) How is the government of India protecting traditional knowledge of medicine from patenting by pharmaceutical companies? (UPSC CSE 2019)  Mentor’s Comment: UPSC Mains has always focused on Drug regulation (2013) and Patent Issues in India (2018). India ranks as the third largest producer of pharmaceuticals in terms of volume and fourteenth largest in… Continue reading [31st December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the danger of poorly manufactured drugs

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30th December

[30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines

PYQ Relevance: Q. What is the need for expanding the regional air connectivity in India? In this context, discuss the government’s UDAN Scheme and its achievements. (CSE 2024) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the development of Airports (2017), and ‘application in aviation ’ (2013). The December 5, 2024, incident involving an Air… Continue reading [30th December 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Incidents on loop, but it’s escape for regulator, airlines
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