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‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question

The Hindu Editorial Analysis23 March 2026 ‘Double engine’ — cute slogan, a serious federal question (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity (Federalism, Centre–State Relations Introduction The phrase “double engine government” has emerged as a popular political slogan suggesting that alignment between the Union and State governments accelerates […]

New GDP series, charting the path ahead

The Hindu Editorial Analysis20 March 2026 New GDP series, charting the path ahead (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy (National Income, Data & Statistics Introduction The release of the new GDP series with base year 2022–23 marks an important step in improving the accuracy and relevance […]

No end to suffering: India must enlist more support against Pakistan’s bombing of Afghanistan

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 […]

India’s West Asia reset: more sinned against than sinning

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, […]

Neighbourhood diplomacy and its West Asia challenge

The Hindu Editorial Analysis17 March 2026 Neighbourhood diplomacy and its West Asia challenge (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations (Neighbourhood Policy, West Asia Introduction The ongoing West Asia conflict, marked by escalating tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States, has begun to directly impact South […]

Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core

The Hindu Editorial Analysis16 March 2026 Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment, Climate Change & Water Resources Introduction Climate change is increasingly being experienced through water-related disruptions such as floods, droughts, glacier melt and salinity intrusion. Recognising this, […]

The India–Canada turnaround is about deliverables

The Hindu Editorial Analysis14 March 2026 The India–Canada turnaround is about deliverables (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations | GS Paper 3 – Economy & Energy Security Introduction Recent diplomatic engagement between India and Canada, particularly Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India in early […]

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes

The Hindu Editorial Analysis13 March 2026 Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy (Labour Reforms, Employment Introduction India’s labour reforms, consolidated into four labour codes, aim to simplify regulations, promote formalisation, and improve labour market efficiency. The Economic Survey […]

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms

The Hindu Editorial Analysis12 March 2026 Holding up half the sky on India’s farms (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 3 – Agriculture & Economy | GS Paper 1 – Women Issues Introduction Women play a crucial role in India’s agricultural sector, contributing significantly to crop cultivation, livestock management and […]

Inside China: authority, conflict and strategic challenges

The Hindu Editorial Analysis11 March 2026 Inside China: authority, conflict and strategic challenges (Source – The Hindu, International Edition, Page no.-10 ) Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations | GS Paper 3 – Security / Global Politics Introduction China’s political evolution since 1949 has been shaped by powerful leaders such as Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping […]