August 6th 2025 Editorial
Key Points1. Context and SignificanceThe article examines India’s evolving role in a volatile global order marked by disrupted norms, power rivalries, and regional instability.It emphasizes the changing nature of global…
Key Points1. Context and SignificanceThe article examines India’s evolving role in a volatile global order marked by disrupted norms, power rivalries, and regional instability.It emphasizes the changing nature of global…
Summary – The ‘right to repair’ must include ‘right to remember’1. ContextIn May 2023, the Indian government accepted a Repairability Index proposal for mobile phones and appliances, factoring in spare…
Summary – How will Trump’s tariffs impact India?1. ContextOn July 10, 2019, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% “plus penalty” tariff on imports of Indian goods.This came amid rising…
Summary – What has been missed is India’s digital sovereignty1. ContextThe India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has been praised as a ‘gold standard’ by the Commerce Minister.While attention…
Summary – Transforming Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)1. ContextNational Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has brought transformative changes in ECCE.Aims to ensure equity in access by opening preschool classes for…
Context & BackgroundIndia is rapidly moving towards electric vehicle (EV) adoption and decarbonisation.Demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to reach 139 GWh by 2035 (from 4 GWh in 2023).Growth in…
Context:Kargil War (1999) and Pahalgam attack (2025) are compared to understand how India’s security strategy has evolved, especially in dealing with Pakistan-backed terrorism. Main Points:1. Pahalgam Attack (2025) – Trigger for…
Redeeming India’s Nuclear Power PromiseTheme: Need for reforms, international collaboration, and private participation to meet India’s ambitious nuclear power targets. 1. Budget Push & Strategic TargetUnion Budget 2023–24 introduced a strategic…
1. Context of the Article:The article is written in the backdrop of S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from various international commitments and the changing dynamics of global power.It critically examines…
Central Theme:The editorial critiques the Election Commission of India (ECI) for overstepping its constitutionally defined role and emphasizes that its powers are not absolute, especially in light of recent actions…