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In the wake of crisis, the need for bipartisanship

The Hindu Editorial Analysis20 May 2025 In the wake of crisis, the need for bipartisanship (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 2: Governance | Internal Security | Centre-State Relations | Political Ethics and National Interest Context Introduction In times of national tragedy, politics must pause, and statesmanship must prevail.The […]

Operation Sindoor — a doubtful deterrent

The Hindu Editorial Analysis19 May 2025 Operation Sindoor — a doubtful deterrent (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 2 & GS 3: Internal Security | India’s Counter-Terrorism Strategy | Foreign Policy | Role of Intelligence Agencies Context Introduction In the war on terror, retaliation alone cannot guarantee resolution.India’s Operation […]

Drinking to death: Illicit liquor tragedies expose systemic corruption and regulatory failure

The Hindu Editorial Analysis17 May 2025 Drinking to death: Illicit liquor tragedies expose systemic corruption and regulatory failure (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 2 & GS 3: Governance | Health and Safety | Corruption and Accountability | Policy and Law Enforcement Context Introduction The Cycle of Illicit Liquor: […]

The paradox of the approach to the Manipur issue

The Hindu Editorial Analysis16 May 2025 The paradox of the approach to the Manipur issue (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 2: Governance | Internal Security | Centre-State Relations | Ethnic Conflicts and Policy Response Context Introduction In Manipur, security forces are deployed, but security is absent.The Centre’s approach […]

Big deal: The U.S.-China trade deal will have implications for India

The Hindu Editorial Analysis14 May 2025 Big deal: The U.S.-China trade deal will have implications for India (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 2 & GS 3: International Relations | India and Global Trade | Effect of Policies and Agreements on Indian Interests Context Introduction When economic giants negotiate, […]

India’s rising e-waste, the need to recast its management

The Hindu Editorial Analysis13 May 2025 India’s rising e-waste, the need to recast its management (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 3: Environment | Waste Management | Sustainable Development | Circular Economy Context Introduction In the digital era, innovation must be matched with responsible disposal.India’s e-waste story is not […]

Eighty years on, ‘never again’ is sounding hollow

The Hindu Editorial Analysis9 May 2025 Eighty years on, ‘never again’ is sounding hollow (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 2: International Relations | Global Security | NATO and European Defence Policy | Memory Politics and Historical Commemoration Context Introduction “Never again” was once the solemn promise of a […]

Pakistan, Bangladesh and core identity questions

The Hindu Editorial Analysis8 May 2025 Pakistan, Bangladesh and core identity questions (Source – The Hindu, National Edition – Page No. – 08) Topic: GS 2: International Relations | India and its Neighborhood | Post-Colonial Nation Building | Ideological Nationalism and State Identity Context Introduction In South Asia, history is not just remembered—it is often weaponized.Pakistan’s […]