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Security
Operation Sindoor: India's Counter-Terrorism Doctrine and Strategic Response to Pahalgam Attack
NSA Ajit Doval revealed PM Modi's decisive stance post-Pahalgam terror attack, leading to Operation Sindoor - precision strikes against terror hubs in Pakistan, marking a shift in India's counter-terrorism strategy with implications for regional security dynamics.
- Operation Sindoor was India's military response to the April 2026 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists, showcasing a proactive counter-terrorism doctrine under PM Modi's leadership.
- The Resistance Force (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, claimed responsibility for the attack - the deadliest in Kashmir since 2019 Pulwama, testing India's strategic patience threshold.
- [GS2-International Relations] India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and visa services for Pakistani nationals marked an escalation in bilateral tensions, using water as a strategic lever in conflict.
Polity & Governance
Opposition leaders skip Independence Day over protocol dispute, highlighting parliamentary decorum issues
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge boycotted Independence Day celebrations for the second consecutive year due to seating protocol disputes, reflecting deepening political tensions and challenges to parliamentary decorum.
Economy
Rising inflation, youth unemployment, and education exodus highlight economic and social challenges
India's CPI inflation rose to 4.45% in July 2026, youth unemployment increased to 15.9%, and government school enrolment dropped by 15 million since FY19, reflecting persistent economic and social sector challenges.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
Jharkhand student protest highlights governance and right to protest issues
Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto was prevented by police from attending an Independence Day event amid ongoing protests against alleged recruitment exam irregularities, raising questions about protest rights and governance.
Jharkhand student protests highlight governance and rights balance during Independence Day
Jharkhand police prevented student leader Devendra Nath Mahto from participating in a Tiranga Yatra due to health concerns amid ongoing protests over recruitment exam irregularities, sparking debates on political rights versus public health priorities.
EconomyGS3
India's Blue and Green Economy Push: Strategic Focus on Energy Security and Deep-Sea Exploration
PM Modi emphasized India's commitment to blue and green economies in his Independence Day speech, highlighting the Samudra Manthan Scheme with ₹84,084 crore budget for offshore exploration and renewable energy targets.
PM Modi's Red Fort speech highlights AI, data centres as key to India's energy security and digital future
PM Modi emphasized the critical role of data centres and AI in India's technological advancement and energy security during his Independence Day speech, amid growing protests against data centre projects in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
Environment & ScienceGS3
PM Modi emphasizes semiconductor and nuclear energy push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
PM Modi highlighted India's semiconductor manufacturing programme and nuclear energy expansion as key steps towards achieving self-reliance in his Independence Day speech, with plans for 5-8 new semiconductor plants and 100GW nuclear power by 2047.