News Analysis

GS 2: International Relations

Mending ties, pg 8.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to India concluded with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement, signalling a deepening of bilateral ties amidst growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and China's assertiveness.

GS 3: Economy

Time for action, pg 8.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to pause its cycle of interest rate cuts amidst rising global trade uncertainties, particularly due to fresh U.S. tariffs on Indian goods, and signs of weakening domestic credit demand.

GS 1: World Geography

World court’s advisory opinion boosts climate action, pg 8.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a historic advisory opinion on the climate obligations of states, reinforcing legal responsibilities under international law and supporting the global climate justice movement, especially for vulnerable nations.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology

How groundwater contamination is fuelling chronic illnesses, pg II.

The 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) reveals that India is facing a severe groundwater contamination crisis, affecting millions across rural and urban regions.

GS 3: Economy

Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?, pg 10.

Recently, India’s Finance Ministry described the Indian economy as being in a “Goldilocks” phase—characterised by stable growth and inflation. However, deeper macroeconomic indicators suggest persistent structural imbalances, casting doubt on this optimistic narrative.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Governance

The Bihar migrant worker, a Scylla-Charybdis moment, pg 8.

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has sparked debate on the disenfranchisement of migrant labourers due to residency requirements under the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

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