CHINA, INDIA AND THE CONFLICT OVER BUDDHISM
Why in the News? ● A quiet yet intense geopolitical contest is unfolding between India and China in the Himalayan region, away from the more visible naval competition in the […]
India-UK FTA Progress
Syllabus GS 3: Indian economy Why in the News? Recently, India and the UK resumed high-level discussions to finalize the bilateral trade agreement, focusing on goods, services, and investments amid […]
Is Israel’s Gaza Offensive a Case of Genocide?
WHY IN THE NEWS? In January 2024, South Africa filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza following the October 7 […]
United States Rejects WHO’s Pandemic Response Pact
Global Health Governance Faces Setback as US Withdraws Support The United States has formally rejected the World Health Organization’s pandemic preparedness accord, which aimed to ensure equitable access to vaccines, […]
A Turnaround for Banks: Credit Growth, NPAs and MSME Sector Revival
Syllabus: GS 3: ● Banking and Economy ● Economic policies and interventions Why in the News? Recent trends indicate a decline in gross non-performing assets (NPAs), especially in unsecured retail […]
LANGUAGE: BEST OF BOTH SIDES
Why in the News? The intersection of language and politics has once again come to the forefront of public discourse in India, highlighting the complex interplay between language policy and […]
Delhi Earthquake Sparks Alarm
Syllabus GS 1: Physical Geography Why in the News? Recently, a 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Delhi on July 10, 2025, exposing the capital’s fragile infrastructure and highlighting India’s urgent need […]
Safeguarding Linguistic Secularism: The Unspoken Pillar of India’s Unity
Syllabus: GS 2 ● Secularism, Unity in Diversity ● Protection of linguistic minorities Why in the News? India’s linguistic diversity is a core aspect of its secular fabric. With 121 […]
INDIA’S INEQUALITY DEBATE NEEDS CLARITY
Syllabus: GS-2:Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger, Issues Related to Children, Issues Related to Women, Government Policies & Interventions GS-3:Inclusive Growth WHY IN THE NEWS? A recent World Bank report […]
SECULARISM — IMPLICIT FROM DAY ONE, EXPLICIT IN 1976
Why in the News? ● The debate around theocratic states vs. secularism has resurfaced in contemporary discourse, bringing attention to what secularism means and its relevance in modern societies. ● […]