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. ● […]
HOW NEW TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP INDIA CLOSE IN ON TB
Why in the news? ● The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines showcased the power of global collaboration and robust public investment. ● It demonstrated that scientific innovation can be accelerated […]
AI India: Strategy Must Precede Mission
Syllabus: GS-3: ● Science and Technology ● Artificial Intelligence Why in the News? India a aspiring global leader in AI governance faces challenges in its current approach, which lacks a […]