Polity & Governance

The Hindutva-Ambedkar Puzzle”  Article Published : The Indian Express( 07/01/2025) Important for –GS 1/2/Essay/Optional- Socio/Anthro Gist/ Summary of the Article: 1. Debate on Ambedkar’s Relationship with Hindutva: The BJP claims to have done more than any other party to elevate Ambedkar’s status. However, Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech implies a political fashion around Ambedkar, questioning […]

India’s ‘steel frame’ does need a check: Article Published : The Hindu ( 24/12/2024) Important for –GS 2/GS IV/ Optional –Pub Ad/Essay Gist/ Summary of the Article: The article highlights the urgent need for administrative reforms in India, focusing on the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), often referred to as the “steel frame” of the country’s […]

States and the Challenge before the Finance Commission Article Published : The Hindu ( 06/12/2024) Important for –GS 2 Gist/ Summary of the Article: The Government of Tamil Nadu recently hosted the Sixteenth Finance Commission, which was chaired by Arvind Panagariya. The Finance Commission is tasked with addressing India’s fiscal challenges, with a focus on […]

                                                              India’s strategic focus on West Africa:  Article Published : The Hindu ( 05/12/2024) Important for –GS 2 Gist/ Summary of the Article: India’s Renewed Focus on West Africa: The article highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nigeria, emphasizing its strategic importance as part of India’s engagement with Africa. It notes this as Modi’s […]

Reflections on Baku’s ‘NCQG outcome  Article Published : The Hindu ( 043/12/2024) Important for –GS 3 Gist/ Summary of the Article: Gist of the Article: Urgency for Stronger Climate Commitments at COP 29 Climate Change Crisis: The IPCC stresses the urgency of limiting global warming to 5°C above pre-industrial levels. Current policies, if unchanged, could […]