Ques 1.With reference to the Strait of Hormuz, consider the following statements:1.It lies between Iran and Oman.2.It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.3.It is a major chokepoint for global oil trade. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 1 and 3 only(d) […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper19 March 2026 Headline Page No. GS Mapping & Theme Subject 22 India-bound ships on Hormuz evacuation list 1 GS-2 / GS-3 – West Asia crisis, maritime security, India’s energy lifelines International Relations / Energy Security Iran hits Gulf energy sites after attack on its gas field; Tehran’s intel […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis in Hindi19 March 2026 तकलीफ़ों का कोई अंत नहीं: भारत को अफ़ग़ानिस्तान पर पाकिस्तान की बमबारी के ख़िलाफ़ और ज़्यादा समर्थन जुटाना चाहिए। (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: जीएस पेपर 2 – अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंध (भारत का पड़ोस, सुरक्षा प्रस्तावना पाकिस्तान और अफगानिस्तान के बीच बढ़ता हुआ संघर्ष, […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis19 March 2026 No end to suffering: India must enlist more support against Pakistan’s bombing of Afghanistan (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations India’s Neighbourhood, Security Introduction The intensifying conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan, marked by cross-border airstrikes and escalating violence along the […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), consider the following statements:1.It adjudicates disputes and complaints with respect to commission, appointments and service conditions of armed forces personnel.2.It was established under a Parliamentary Act.3.Appeals from AFT decisions lie directly to the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1 and […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper18 March 2026 Headline Page No. GS Mapping & Theme Subject Afghanistan says 400 killed in Pak. airstrike on Kabul hospital 1 GS-2 – India’s neighbourhood, Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, humanitarian law International Relations Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani killed in strike, claims Israel 1 GS-2 – West Asia conflict, Iran-Israel […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis in Hindi18 March 2026 भारत का पश्चिम एशिया के साथ नया तालमेल: कसूरवार से ज़्यादा पीड़ित (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: जीएस पेपर 2 – अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंध (पश्चिम एशिया, विदेश नीति प्रस्तावना भारत की पश्चिम एशिया नीति में पिछले एक दशक में महत्वपूर्ण परिवर्तन हुआ है, जिसमें […]
The Hindu Editorial Analysis18 March 2026 India’s West Asia reset: more sinned against than sinning (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations (West Asia, Foreign Policy Introduction India’s West Asia policy has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by deeper engagement with Gulf countries, […]
Ques 1.With reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:1.It provides for autonomous district councils in certain tribal areas.2.It applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.3.It deals with administration of Scheduled Areas in central India such as Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Which of the statements given above are correct? […]
What to read in The Hindu newspaper17 March 2026 Headline Page No. GS Mapping & Theme Subject India to sign U.S. deal only after clarity on rates 1 GS-2 / GS-3 – India-U.S. trade relations, tariff architecture, comparative advantage International Relations / Economy 10 killed after fire breaks out in the intensive care unit of […]