News Analysis

GS 2: Polity

Dhankhar submits his resignation to President, Pg1

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from office citing health reasons, leaving two years of his term unfinished. The decision was announced on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

GS 2: Polity

Parliament begins process for Justice Varma’s impeachment, Pg11

The Indian Parliament has initiated the constitutional process for the removal of a High Court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma, following allegations involving burnt currency notes found at his official residence.

GS 3: EconomyGS 2: International Relations

At FTA’s heart, the promise of Global Capacity Centres, Pg6

As the UK and India move closer to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the article highlights the critical role that Global Capability Centres (GCCs) can play in deepening economic ties, particularly in services, innovation, and digital trade.

GS 2: International Relations

The threat to India’s ‘great power’ status, Pg7

This editorial discusses how a potential U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and broader Western strategic objectives could undermine India’s multipolar world vision, jeopardize its strategic autonomy, and diminish its aspirations for great power status, particularly in West Asia.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Economy

Cost of promises, Pg6

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, both the ruling NDA and the Opposition are announcing a slew of welfare schemes, reflecting a trend of competitive populism and electoral welfarism, often lacking fiscal and policy coherence.

EthicsGS 2: Governance

Ideas on trial, critical thinking in retreat, Pg6

The article discusses the growing global trend of intellectual repression, especially in democracies, highlighting the erosion of academic and intellectual freedom in universities and public discourse, and its implications for democracy and critical thought.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Polity

What is the legal status of right to vote?, Pg8

The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, reigniting debate over the legal status of the right to vote in India — whether it is a statutory, constitutional, or fundamental right.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Governance

What have courts ruled with respect to AI and copyright?, Pg8

Recent U.S. court rulings have clarified the legal position on using copyrighted materials to train generative AI models. These developments are significant for India as similar questions are being raised through cases like ANI vs OpenAI, challenging the adequacy of India’s current IPR regime.

GS 3: Science & Technology

NISAR, first joint satellite of NASA and ISRO, scheduled to be launched on July 30, Pg12

India and the United States are set to launch NISAR, the first joint Earth-observation satellite developed by NASA and ISRO, on July 30, 2025, marking a major milestone in international space cooperation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster Management

Water, energy demand spotlights risk of human-induced quakes

The article highlights the growing incidence of human-induced earthquakes caused by activities such as groundwater extraction, dam construction, mining, and energy extraction.

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