Relevance:
Class 10 Social Science (Civics): Understanding diplomacy, India’s global image, and international relations.
Class 11 Political Science: Foreign policy, India’s external relations, and role of international bodies like UNSC and FATF.
Class 12 Political Science: Contemporary world politics, India’s foreign policy goals, diplomacy during conflict, global perception, and national interest.
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Story Background
The phrase "don’t shoot the messenger" means not blaming someone for bad news they only deliver, not create.
Used to describe how Indian diplomats are being blamed for weak results after Operation Sindoor (May 7–10, 2025), even though they don't decide the message—just communicate it.
Why India's Diplomacy Is Being Criticised
1. Weak Support from Other Countries
After the Pahalgam terror attack, many countries sent condolences, but few supported India’s strike on Pakistan.
Unlike past attacks (Uri 2016, Pulwama 2019, Mumbai 2008), there was less global backing.
Pakistan, in contrast, got support from China, Turkiye, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, and OIC.
2. Pakistan’s Diplomatic Gains
Despite its terror links, Pakistan succeeded at the UN:
Removed reference to TRF (terror group) from UN resolution.
Became Chair of Taliban Sanctions Committee.
Got loans from IMF and ADB, even with India’s objection.
Pak Army Chief invited to White House, despite anti-India speech.
3. U.S. President Trump’s Repeated Comments
U.S. President Trump linked India and Pakistan in his talks.
Offered to mediate on Kashmir, ignoring terrorism.
Gave no statements against terror groups post-ceasefire.
India’s Diplomatic Efforts
Special delegations sent to 32 countries after Operation Sindoor.
Spent most time in the U.S., met G7 leaders, BRICS, and Quad countries.
Shows that India felt its global message needed improvement.
India’s Strong Message: The 'New Normal'
PM Modi’s new approach includes:
“Terror = War” – lowers the line for military action.
“No nuclear blackmail” – India won’t be scared by nuclear threats.
“No difference between state and non-state attackers” – any attack can mean full war.
This worries other countries, as it sounds too aggressive.
How the World Sees India Now
Comments like “we will take back PoK” make global powers uncomfortable, due to other wars happening worldwide.
India’s neutral stand on Russia–Ukraine and silence on Israel–Gaza conflict upset both the West and Global South.
Questions on India's Democracy
Some countries are worried about:
Citizenship laws
Removal of Article 370 (J&K)
Internet bans
Alleged foreign killings
Minority rights
These questions were asked during India's diplomatic visits.
Conclusion
India’s diplomats are just messengers, not makers of the policy.
For the world to support India more, the government should focus on India’s true strengths:
Democracy
Secularism
Rule of law
Stability
Economic progress
2: Exiting Refugee Status, Getting Back Dignity: THE HINDU EDITORIAL SIMPLIFIED
Relevance:
Class 10
Civics (Democratic Politics): Rights, justice, and the role of courts.
Geography: Migration, displacement.
English: Human rights themes for writing/speaking.
Class 11
Political Science: Refugee policy, asylum, rule of law, Centre–State relations.
Sociology: Identity, social inclusion, and exclusion.
Legal Studies (if opted): Legal systems, fundamental rights.
Class 12
Political Science: India’s internal and external refugee policies, international bodies like UNHCR.
Geography: Human settlements and migration.
English Core: Practice for unseen passages, reports, essays, debate topics on social issues.
General Studies for Humanities and UPSC Foundation: Policy critique, governance, ethical governance, and refugee rights.
Important Vocabulary:
Repatriation Sending a person back to their country of origin. |
Two Incidents About Sri Lankan Refugees
1. Supreme Court Case in India
A Sri Lankan refugee convicted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) had his sentence reduced from 10 to 7 years.
After completing his sentence, he wanted to stay in India for personal reasons.
The Supreme Court refused, saying India is not a "dharamshala" (free shelter).
This shocked many refugees who expected compassion from Indian courts.
2. Detention After Returning to Sri Lanka
An elderly refugee returned to Sri Lanka from Tamil Nadu.
He was detained at Jaffna airport for leaving the country without legal documents.
The UNHCR (United Nations Refugee Agency) had helped him return.
After public protest, he was released, and the Sri Lankan government promised to change this rule.
Difference Between Sri Lankan and Tibetan Refugees
Where They Live
About 90,000 Sri Lankan refugees mostly live in Tamil Nadu.
Around 63,170 Tibetan refugees are settled across India — in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, and Arunachal Pradesh.
When and Why They Came
Sri Lankans came during the civil war (1983–2012).
Tibetans came earlier due to Chinese control over Tibet.
Government Support
Tibetan refugees have a special policy — the Tibetan Rehabilitation Policy (TRP), 2014.
TRP gives them jobs, education, and support in private and public sectors.
No such national policy exists for Sri Lankan refugees, even though they have been in India for 40+ years.
Problems Faced by Sri Lankan Refugees
Many are educated — for example, 500 engineers — but few have jobs.
Private companies, especially in IT, are not hiring them.
Even with Tamil Nadu’s help, they still carry the "refugee" tag and feel excluded.
Need for a National Refugee Policy
India should create a clear policy for Sri Lankan refugees that includes:
Right to work
Access to education
Welfare schemes
Options for staying in India
This can be done without changing India’s official policy of repatriation (sending them back).
Rehabilitation Camps – A Question for the Future
Two-thirds of Sri Lankan refugees still live in rehabilitation camps.
Living in camps for decades affects dignity and self-respect.
India must now decide how long these camps will continue.
World Refugee Day – June 20
- The theme for 2025 is: “Solidarity with Refugees”.
- Solidarity means not just giving shelter — it means helping refugees live with honour, dignity, and opportunity.
| Subjects | Relevance | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Social Science | Census, Demographics, Migration, Policy-making |
| 11 | Political Science | Electoral data, Delimitation, Governance |
| 11 | Geography | Population dynamics, Urbanisation trends |
| 12 | Sociology | Caste enumeration, Social inequalities, Government intervention |
| 12 | Economics | Resource allocation, Employment trends, Planning |
Vocabulary
Background
The Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that the next Census will be held in 2027.
This Census will include caste enumeration — first time in independent India.
The last Census happened in 2011.
The 2021 Census was postponed due to COVID-19, and now further delayed.
Was the Delay Justified?
Sanjay Kumar (Political Analyst)
Delay till 2021 was understandable due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But from mid-2022, schools, colleges, offices reopened.
No clear reason for further delay.
Delimitation (redrawing of electoral boundaries) uses older Census data, so delay has no real advantage.
Effects of Delay
Poonam Muttreja (Population Foundation of India)
Using 2011 data in 2025 is outdated.
Major changes ignored:
Population growth
Migration (movement of people)
Urbanisation (growth of cities)
Fertility changes (birth rates)
Government schemes are affected:
School enrolments
Public Distribution System (PDS)
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Vaccine coverage
Disaster planning and infrastructure development
Census and National Population Register (NPR)
NPR is the first step toward National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Combining NPR and Census may create confusion, delay, and data errors.
Better to do them separately.
Digital Census: Benefits and Concerns
Pros:
Faster data processing
Less manual error
Cons:
Marginalised people may be left out:
Rural poor
Women without phones
Low-income families
Example: Only 33% of rural women use the Internet.
Solution: Keep door-to-door visits, train enumerators (data collectors) in regional languages.
Training is Key for Caste Data
This is the first time caste data will be collected in the Census.
Proper training is needed to:
Understand surnames vs. caste.
Know sub-categories of caste.
Example: “Varma” is a surname, not a caste.
Why Census Matters
Helps in:
Planning policies
Allocating funds
Preparing for ageing population
Tracking urbanisation, climate change
Helps identify marginalised groups for better support.
Should Census Be More Frequent?
Sanjay Kumar: Not practical.
It is a massive, complex task.
Best done every 10 years, but must be on time.
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