Editorials Analysis – 08 May 2025

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Category: Social Development / Governance / Economy Overview Title of Report: Human Development Report 2025 – “A Matter of Choice: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI” Published by: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India’s Rank: Improved from 133 (2022) to 130 (2023) out of 193 countries. HDI Score: Rose from 0.676 (2022) to 0.685 (2023) Key Summary Points India has shown post-pandemic recovery in life expectancy, education, and income – the three HDI pillars. Life expectancy reached 72...

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  Category: Polity & Governance – Judiciary and Legal Framework Shortest Summary Points: SC allows petitioners to propose issues for review of 2022 PMLA verdict. 2022 judgment gave ED wide powers, shifting burden of proof to accused. Conflict with another SC ruling on ECIR sharing prompts call for Constitution Bench. Final hearing scheduled for August 6–7. Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains Background: The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 was significantly amended and upheld in a Supreme Court judgment...

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Category: International Relations / Defence & Diplomacy / Counter-Terrorism Strategy Summary Points: India briefed 13 out of 15 UNSC members about military strikes under Operation Sindoor. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri clarified India’s actions were a measured response to the Pahalgam terror attack. China was present; Pakistan was not invited; Sierra Leone absent. The briefing is part of a diplomatic push to counter Pakistan’s narrative at UNSC and FATF. India accused Pakistan of shielding terrorist groups like TRF and watering down...

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  Category: Education / Rajasthan Exams / RPSC Relevant Updates Quick Summary Points: REET 2024 will be declared today (Thursday) at 3:15 PM by Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE), Ajmer. Over 14.29 lakh candidates appeared in the exam held on February 27–28. Answer key was released on March 19; objections accepted till March 31. Candidates can check their results on the official RBSE website after declaration. Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains-Relevant Points): What is REET? Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers...

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  Category: Internal Security, Governance, Border Affairs Overview: High alert declared in Rajasthan's border districts post India's airstrike on Pakistan. Schools and Anganwadis closed in Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Sri Ganganagar. Flights halted at Kishangarh and Jodhpur airports till May 10. Statewide social media surveillance and emergency readiness escalated. Home Department issues emergency instructions to all district collectors.   Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains Aspirants: Context of Alert: Following India’s cross-border airstrike (Operation Sindoor) targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan, the...