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India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route

The Hindu Editorial Analysis24 February 2026 India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Energy, Infrastructure & Environment Context At the India Energy Week (2026), India placed clean energy — particularly green hydrogen and its derivatives like green ammonia — at the […]

India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust

The Hindu Editorial Analysis23 February 2026 India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy & Industry Context India has transitioned from being perceived as the “world’s back office” to emerging as a global strategic hub for multinational corporations (MNCs). […]

Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlight

The Hindu Editorial Analysis20 February 2026 Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlight (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context Iran has once again emerged at the centre of global geopolitics amid renewed tensions over its nuclear programme. After the collapse of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan […]

National Green Tribunal (NGT)

The Hindu Editorial Analysis19 February 2026 National Green Tribunal (NGT) (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for regional development Why in news: In the news due to recent rulings by the National Green Tribunal on major infrastructure and environmental clearance cases, highlighting debates over ecological safeguards, tribal rights, […]

India’s aviation is in need of data-driven oversight

The Hindu Editorial Analysis18 February 2026 India’s aviation is in need of data-driven oversight (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure & Economy GS Paper 3 – Infrastructure & Economy Context In December 2025, a surge in airfares followed operational disruptions at IndiGo, India’s largest airline. The Ministry […]

Transatlantic strains

The Hindu Editorial Analysis17 February 2026 Transatlantic strains (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Why in news: The issue is in news due to heightened transatlantic tensions at the Munich Security Conference, where European leaders questioned […]

The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story

The Hindu Editorial Analysis16 February 2026 The UAE-India corridor is sparking a growth story (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements affecting India’s interests Why in news: India–UAE ties are in news after achieving $100 billion trade five years early, setting a new $200 billion target […]

India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal

The Hindu Editorial Analysis14 February 2026 India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context India and the United States have announced a “Framework for an Interim Agreement on Reciprocal Trade,” with a full bilateral trade agreement (BTA) […]

Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question

The Hindu Editorial Analysis13 February 2026 Vande Mataram, its six stanzas and a settled question (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution & Governance Context The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), through a January 28, 2026 order, directed that all six stanzas of Vande Mataram […]

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life

The Hindu Editorial Analysis12 February 2026 The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context Inflation is one of the most closely tracked macroeconomic indicators because it directly affects household budgets and economic policy decisions. The Consumer […]