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AI’s next investment cycle belongs to applications

The Hindu Editorial Analysis04 February 2026 AI’s next investment cycle belongs to applications (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS 3 : Science & Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, Innovation and Investment Context The artificial intelligence (AI) industry has reached an inflection point. After years of massive capital […]

Wetlands as a national public good

The Hindu Editorial Analysis03 February 2026 Wetlands as a national public good (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS 3 : Environment & Ecology, Conservation, Disaster Management, Sustainable Development Context World Wetlands Day 2026 was observed on February 2 with the theme “Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural […]

Budget 2026 bets big on industrial growth

The Hindu Editorial Analysis02 February 2026 Budget 2026 bets big on industrial growth (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS 3 : Indian Economy, Budgeting, Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing Context Budget 2026–27 is presented at a moment when the Indian economy is witnessing a rare Goldilocks phase — […]

Is India prepared for the end of globalisation?

The Hindu Editorial Analysis30 January 2026 Is India prepared for the end of globalisation? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora Why in news: U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on India’s Russian oil imports and tariff […]

India, the beautiful — but first, India the functional

The Hindu Editorial Analysis29 January 2026 India, the beautiful — but first, India the functional (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS 2 & GS 3 : Tourism Governance, Infrastructure, Economic Development, Image & Soft Power Context India is globally celebrated for its civilisational depth, natural diversity, and […]

The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy

The Hindu Editorial Analysis28 January 2026 The solution to the falling rupee lies in diplomacy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS 2 & GS 3 : International Relations, Indian Economy, External Sector, Exchange Rate Management Context The recent sharp depreciation of the Indian rupee has unsettled markets […]

Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee

The Hindu Editorial Analysis27 January 2026 Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-8 ) Topic: GS Paper – GS 2 & GS 3 : Governance, Welfare Schemes, Employment, Social Justice, Rural Development Context The recently enacted Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act […]

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. […]