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Reviving civic engagement in health governance

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 12 August 2025 Reviving civic engagement in health governance (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper II: Governance Context As States deliver health care to doorsteps, communities must be engaged as active partners in shaping health systems. Introduction The ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’ scheme in Tamil Nadu, launched […]

The Difficult Path for Trump’s ‘One Big Budget Bet’

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 11 August 2025 The Difficult Path for Trump’s ‘One Big Budget Bet’ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper III: Economy | GS Paper II: Governance | International Relations Context The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reform under Donald Trump aimed to […]

Decoding China — the lessons for a vulnerable India

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 7 August 2025 Decoding China — the lessons for a vulnerable India (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper II – International Relations (India–China Relations, Trade Conflicts)GS Paper III – Economy (Manufacturing Policy, Supply Chains, Strategic Resources) Context China’s recent clampdown on rare-earth […]

India’s presence amid a broken template of geopolitics

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 6 August 2025 India’s presence amid a broken template of geopolitics (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper II – International Relations (Global Order, Strategic Autonomy)GS Paper III – Internal Security (Cross-Border Terrorism, Regional Stability) Context As global geopolitics becomes fragmented and trust […]

​​The missing link in India’s battery waste management

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 5 August 2025 ​​The missing link in India’s battery waste management (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS 3 – Environment Context India must first adopt a fair Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy with floor pricing to ensure sustainable battery waste management. Introduction India, with its focus on decarbonisation, […]

The ‘right to repair’ must include ‘right to remember

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 4 August 2025 The ‘right to repair’ must include ‘right to remember‘ (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS Paper III – Economy (Sustainable Consumption, Circular Economy)GS Paper II – Governance (Policy Support, Innovation, Inclusive Growth)GS Paper IV – Ethics (Tacit Knowledge, Grassroots Innovation) […]

The fact is mangroves drive business

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 2 August 2025 The fact is mangroves drive business (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS 2: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Context Mangroves and other blue carbon ecosystems are seldom reflected in official budgets or policymaking, despite their immense value. Introduction […]

Soured relations

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 1 August 2025 Soured relations (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS 3 -Economy Context The higher U.S. tariffs place India at a relative disadvantage Introduction The imposition of a 25% tariff plus penalties by the United States on Indian imports highlights deepening strains in India-U.S. trade relations. […]

Spectacle, privacy and sharing in the digital age

The Hindu Editorial Analysis 31 July 2025 Spectacle, privacy and sharing in the digital age (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic : GS 3 – Internal Security Context The Coldplay episode should serve as a catalyst for critical reflection on media ethics, platform accountability, and the evolving nature of spectatorship in the digital age Introduction […]