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India and the EU — a fit partnership in a divided world

The Hindu Editorial Analysis24 January 2026 India and the EU — a fit partnership in a divided world (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS-2 : International Relations, India–EU Relations, Trade, Strategic Autonomy Context In an increasingly fragmented global order, clarity in partnerships has become rare but essential. […]

​Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back

The Hindu Editorial Analysis22 January 2026 ​Lowering the age of juvenility for crimes is a step back (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS2 : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context The Private Member’s Bill could reshape India’s juvenile justice system, influencing fairness and rehabilitation. Introduction Nearly a decade […]

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch

The Hindu Editorial Analysis21 January 2026 The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunch (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS-3 : Energy Transition, Critical Minerals, Industrial Growth, Climate Change Context The global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is widely celebrated as a cornerstone of the green transition. […]

In a changing world, it is ‘small tables, big dividends’

The Hindu Editorial Analysis20 January 2026 In a changing world, it is ‘small tables, big dividends’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS-2 : International Relations, Multilateralism, Global Governance, India’s Foreign Policy Context On January 26, 2026, India’s Republic Day celebrations will signal a significant shift in diplomatic […]

India–Germany ties can only soar higher

The Hindu Editorial Analysis19 January 2026 India–Germany ties can only soar higher (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS-2 : International Relations, Bilateral Relations, Trade & Migration Context The recent visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India, marked symbolically by his kite-flying with Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]

Budget 2026–27 must keep the growth momentum

The Hindu Editorial Analysis17 January 2026 Budget 2026–27 must keep the growth momentum (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS-3 : Indian Economy, Public Finance, Growth & Development, Infrastructure Context Despite global economic headwinds in 2025, including fears of protectionist trade measures such as high U.S. tariffs, the […]

The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice

The Hindu Editorial Analysis15 January 2026 The continued custody in Delhi Riots cases, an injustice (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper – GS-2 : Fundamental Rights, Judiciary, Criminal Justice System, Civil Liberties Context The Supreme Court’s order dated January 5, 2026, in the Delhi Riots “larger […]

India must focus on AI and its environmental impact

The Hindu Editorial Analysis14 January 2026 India must focus on AI and its environmental impact (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper – GS-3 : Science & Technology, Environment, Climate Change, Governance Context Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly become central to policymaking and economic discourse across sectors […]

Early investment in children, the key to India’s future

The Hindu Editorial Analysis13 January 2026 Early investment in children, the key to India’s future (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper – GS-2 & GS-3 : Social Justice, Human Capital, Health & Education, Inclusive Growth Context India’s aspiration to become a Viksit Bharat and a $30 […]