Today’s Articles for The Hindu Daily Digest
Editorials For Discussion
1.Reform cannot wait, aviation safety is at stake
GS-II-GOVERNANCCE ▶️ POLICY AND INERVENTION
GS-III-ECONOMY ▶️ AVIATION SECTOR
The air crash in Ahmedabad is a moment for action — a genuine ‘culture of safety’ must flow to every layer of India’s aviation system.
2. India can reframe the Artificial Intelligence debate
GS-II-INTERNATIONAL RELATION
GS-III- SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
As the host of the AI Impact Summit next year, India can set the course — steering AI for the public good.
3. A long list
GS-II-INTERNATIONAL RELATION ▶️ TERRORISM
GS-III-INTERNAL SECURITY ▶️ TERRORISM
The designation of TRF as a terror group should put more pressure on Pakistan.
4. Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza?
GS-II-INTERNATIONAL RELATION ▶️ MIDDILE EAST REGION
Why did South Africa take Israel to the International Court of Justice? What does international law say about genocide? Do international experts believe Israel has genocidal intent? Can the UN take stronger action? What role are powerful countries playing?
THE GIST
In January 2024, South Africa initiated proceedings against Israel at the ICJ, alleging that its military campaign in Gaza amounts to genocide, based on a plausible risk and supported by statements from Israeli leaders and patterns of destruction.
Establishing genocidal intent is difficult, as states rarely express it openly. The ICJ’s stringent evidentiary standard has been criticised for making genocide “near-impossible” to prove, even when actions and rhetoric strongly suggest such intent.
While the ICJ has issued binding provisional measures, Israel’s non-compliance and continued assault raise doubts about the credibility of the rules-based international order. Calls for UN sanctions grow, but powerful states like the U.S. continue to block decisive action.
Short News
1. Prime Minister to visit U.K., Maldives this week
GS-II-INTERNATIONAL RELATION ▶️ BILATERAL RELATION
Modi is expected to unveil India-U.K. trade pact that was announced in May; he has been invited to Maldives for Independence Day celebrations; maritime security talks on the cards with Muizzu
2. Minimum support gained to move for removal of Justice Varma: Rijiju
3. Bonalu buzz
4. Moon Day: remembering the leap
GS-III-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ▶️ SPACE TECHNOLOGY