08.04.2026
GS Paper II (Governance, Constitution, and Polity: Elections, Representation of People’s Act, and Functioning of the Executive). Two plus one: Anti-incumbency is not a strong factor in two States and one UT going to polls 1. Kerala: Governance Models vs. Political Realignments · Historical Precedent: The LDF seeks a rare third consecutive term, challenging the […]
07.04.2026
GS Paper II (Polity & Governance: Role of Judiciary, ECI, and Challenges to Internal Security/Electoral Reforms). Illogical acts: Malda gherao to protest the SIR adjudication vitiates Bengal elections Analysis: Judicial Confrontation and Electoral Integrity in West Bengal 1. The Core Incident The “gherao” of judicial officers in Malda represents a critical breakdown of the rule […]
06.04.2026
GS Paper III (Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment) Elastic rules: India needs proper reckoning of plastic collection and reuse targets Analysis: Evolution and Challenges of Plastic Waste Management in India Context The March 2026 amendments to the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules signal a shift in India’s strategy to tackle plastic pollution. […]
Date 05.04.2026
GS Paper II (Polity and Governance, Federalism, and State Reorganisation) How did the‘Amaravati Bill’ come into place? Analysis: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 1. Executive Summary The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2024, passed on April 2, 2026, marks the culmination of a decade-long legal and political dispute regarding the capital of Andhra Pradesh. […]
03.04.2026
GS Paper II: International Relations (Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Bilateral, regional and global groupings) Abetrayal foretold: After Trump’s taunts,threats, Europe has to reimagine its security paradigm Analysis: The Potential U.S. Exit from NATO 1. Core Issue: The Crisis of Transatlantic Security The U.S. administration, under President […]
02.04.2026
GS Paper III (Internal Security, Challenges to Internal Security, and Development vs. Extremism) Opportunity corridor: Inclusive development must be the focus in areas freed of Naxalism Analysis: End of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India 1. Core Declaration & Achievement Home Minister Amit Shah has declared India “Naxal-free” as of March 30, 2026. This follows a […]
Date 01.04.2026
Text & Context GS Paper III (Indian Economy, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, and Development) On global tensions and India’s economy Analysis: Geopolitical Volatility and India’s Macroeconomic Resilience (2026) 1. The Macroeconomic Contradiction As of March 2026, India faces a “Divergence Puzzle.” While internal growth indicators appear robust, external pressures from West Asian instability are creating […]
31.03.2026
GS Paper II (International Relations). Going downhill: A ground invasion of Iran will only make matters worse for the U.S. Escalation in West Asia and U.S.-Iran Conflict 1. Executive Summary The passage highlights a deteriorating security situation in West Asia following a U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran (hypothetically set in early 2026). It critiques the inconsistent […]
30.03.2026
GS Paper II (International Relations). India-Nepal: Transition from “Traditional Diplomacy” to “Generational Diplomacy” The Rise of a New Leadership A Shift in Power: The election of Balen Shah (35) as Prime Minister marks the end of the traditional “Brahmin-Chettri Pahadi” elite dominance. Identity Politics: As the first Madhesi leader, his ascension represents the “Gen-Z […]