News Analysis

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International Relations

The free fall of moral leadership, Pg7

Ongoing global conflicts like Ukraine, Gaza, and West Asia reveal a deficit in moral and effective leadership across democracies, raising critical questions on justice, international law, and ethical governance.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Economy

Women MSMEs still struggle for credit despite schemes, Pg7

While MSMEs contribute nearly 30% of India’s GDP, women-led enterprises remain underfunded and underrepresented, despite numerous policy incentives

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Governance

Fostering a commitment to stop maternal deaths, Pg6

This article explores persistent gaps, reasons for preventable maternal deaths, and targeted strategies to eliminate them.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 2: Governance

Rising seas, shifting lives and a test of democratic values, Pg6

This article explores how climate change is affecting India’s coastal communities with a deep social and economic impact

GS 2: International Relations

Remaking the Nuclear Order in West Asia, Pg8

Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025 and U.S. military involvement have reset the nuclear dynamics in West Asia. With regime change unlikely, Iran may now move towards an overt nuclear deterrent posture.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Science & Technology

On the Golden Dome: how Trump’s missile shield tests space law, Pg9

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the “Golden Dome” missile shield, prompting global legal and strategic concerns over the militarisation of outer space.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelims

Ahead of COP30, Bonn climate talks fumble the pressure test

This year’s Bonn conference was marked by delays, deep disagreements, and mounting frustration, especially over procedural priorities and climate finance.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & Ecology

Air pollution tied to preterm births, low birth weight in India: Study

A new international study published in PLoS Global Public Health links air pollution, especially PM2.5, to adverse birth outcomes in India

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