{"id":99843,"date":"2026-04-23T12:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=99843"},"modified":"2026-04-23T13:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:30:58","slug":"daily-editorial-analysis-23-april-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/daily-editorial-analysis-23-april-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Editorial Analysis 23 April 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>India\u2019s Post-LWE Future, From Red Sun to New Dawn<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The trajectory of <strong>Left-Wing Extremism (LWE<\/strong>) in India marks a transition from entrenched conflict to emerging stability.<\/li>\n<li>Districts such as West Midnapore and Simdega once reflected deprivation, insecurity, and limited state presence.<\/li>\n<li>Today, figures like Salima Tete and Mamta Hansda symbolise <strong>a shift toward opportunity and national integration. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Their journeys from remote, conflict-affected regions to representing India underscore the transformative power of sustained intervention.<\/li>\n<li>Yet, the deeper challenge lies in ensuring that peace evolves into durable and inclusive development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Arc of Conflict and Security Gains<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2009, PM Manmohan Singh identified LWE as India\u2019s most serious internal security threat, a concern reinforced by the 2010 Dantewada attack.<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged violence eroded <strong>state legitimacy<\/strong>, disrupted governance, and created an environment of <strong>fear<\/strong>, <strong>instability<\/strong>, and <strong>institutional breakdown<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>By 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah declared the country free of Maoist insurgency, marking a significant security victory.<\/li>\n<li>This achievement reflects <strong>political commitment<\/strong>, <strong>inter-state coordination<\/strong>, and <strong>strategic operations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>However, security gains alone cannot ensure long-term peace; they merely open the path for governance to establish trust, credibility, and stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Beyond Security: The Imperative of Governance Credibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The transition from conflict to peace depends on building <strong>governance credibility<\/strong> in historically neglected regions.<\/li>\n<li>These areas have long suffered from a <strong>resource curse<\/strong>, where natural wealth coexists with poverty.<\/li>\n<li>Initiatives such as Jungle Mahal, Saranda, and Bastar demonstrate a shift toward <strong>area-based <\/strong>planning and sustained reconstruction.<\/li>\n<li>A community-centred approach is essential, focusing on forest economies, agroforestry, local enterprises, and eco-tourism.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening local value chains and ensuring fair procurement can generate livelihood security.<\/li>\n<li>The emphasis must be on <strong>inclusive growth<\/strong>, <strong>local ownership<\/strong>, and <strong>equitable distribution<\/strong> of resources.<\/li>\n<li>Development, in this context, is not merely economic expansion but the restoration of <strong>dignity<\/strong> and <strong>agency<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Human Dimension: Reclaiming Citizenship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>At the heart of the LWE landscape lies the experience of the Adivasi citizen, often positioned between state forces and insurgents.<\/li>\n<li>This condition reflects a deeper crisis of citizenship, where constitutional rights remain inadequately realised.<\/li>\n<li>The everyday reality includes <strong>displacement<\/strong>, <strong>exclusion<\/strong>, and limited access to <strong>basic services<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Reclaiming citizenship requires recognising individuals as <strong>rights-bearing stakeholders<\/strong> rather than passive recipients.<\/li>\n<li>The focus must shift toward human dignity, social justice, and empathetic governance. Peace is not simply the absence of violence but the presence of trust, recognition, and participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>A Framework for Post-LWE Transformation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sustainable transformation requires rebuilding relationships between the state and citizens, an idea aligned with the work of John Paul Lederach.<\/li>\n<li>Conflict reflects deeper fractures that demand institutional repair, trust-building, and fairness.<\/li>\n<li>The proposed AIEEEE framework, accountability, innovation, evidence, equity, empathy, and efficiency, offers a structured approach.<\/li>\n<li>Effective implementation depends on policy convergence, institutional coordination, and last-mile delivery.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening <strong>justice systems<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>humane policing<\/strong>, improving <strong>grievance redressal<\/strong>, and addressing <strong>undertrial burdens<\/strong> are essential for building <strong>public confidence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Youth, Aspiration, and the Role of Opportunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Youth represent a critical driver of transformation. Sports have demonstrated their role in fostering discipline, confidence, and identity, but broader opportunities are necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Expanding <strong>education access<\/strong>, <strong>skill development<\/strong>, and <strong>employment pathways<\/strong> aligned with local economies can sustain progress.<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging women-led enterprises, enhancing residential schooling, and supporting entrepreneurship can create long-term social mobility.<\/li>\n<li>Channelling aspiration into productive avenues reduces vulnerability to conflict and strengthens <strong>community resilience<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The shift from <strong>counter-insurgency<\/strong> to <strong>inclusive governance<\/strong> requires a commitment to <strong>cooperative federalism<\/strong> and sustained engagement.<\/li>\n<li>The ultimate measure of success lies not in the absence of violence but in the presence of justice, opportunity, and institutional trust. Building <strong>structural confidence<\/strong> in governance is both an administrative and psychological task.<\/li>\n<li>A humane and consistent state presence can transform these regions into spaces of <strong>belonging<\/strong>, <strong>participation<\/strong>, and <strong>shared progress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>India\u2019s Post-LWE Future, From Red Sun to New Dawn FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Q1.<\/strong> What marked the turning point in India\u2019s fight against LWE?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The declaration by Amit Shah in 2026 that India is free of Maoist insurgency marked a major turning point.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> Why are security gains alone insufficient in LWE regions?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Security gains are insufficient because lasting peace requires governance that builds trust, delivers services, and ensures development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> What is meant by governance credibility in post-LWE regions?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Governance credibility means consistent state presence, reliable service delivery, and policies that ensure dignity and inclusion for citizens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> How does the AIEEEE framework support transformation?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The AIEEEE framework supports transformation by promoting accountability, equity, empathy, and efficient delivery of policies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> Why is youth development important in post-LWE areas?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Youth development is important because education, skills, and opportunities help prevent conflict and promote long-term stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/indias-post-lwe-future-from-red-sun-to-new-dawn\/article70893180.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Beyond Trade Deals to Building a New Architecture<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In early 2026, India concluded major agreements with the European Union and the United States.<\/li>\n<li>The India\u2013EU Free Trade Agreement, described as the <strong>mother of all deals<\/strong>, and the U.S. pact, seen as a strategic reset, reflect India\u2019s rising global economic stature.<\/li>\n<li>Yet these successes also reveal a deeper shift: the global trading system is fragmenting, with <strong>politics<\/strong>, not <strong>efficiency<\/strong>, increasingly determining outcomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Erosion of Rules-Based Globalisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>For decades, global trade functioned on comparative advantage, efficiency, and open markets, supported by international institutions that ensured fairness.<\/li>\n<li>Countries specialised and traded freely, enabling India\u2019s <strong>pharmaceutical industry<\/strong> and South Korea\u2019s technological rise.<\/li>\n<li>Today, this framework is weakening. Access to <strong>critical goods<\/strong> such as <strong>semiconductors<\/strong>, <strong>rare earth minerals<\/strong>, and <strong>medical supplies<\/strong> is shaped by <strong>geopolitics<\/strong> rather than market logic.<\/li>\n<li>The decline of <strong>rules-based trade<\/strong> has reduced trust and increased uncertainty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Weaponisation of Economic Interdependence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Major powers now use trade as a strategic tool. China has restricted exports during disputes, exposing India\u2019s reliance on <strong>Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This dependence extends to electronics, solar panels, and supply chains, making economic ties vulnerable.<\/li>\n<li>Similarly, the United States has imposed <strong>tariffs<\/strong> to influence policy decisions, demonstrating that even partnerships are conditional.<\/li>\n<li>Such actions show how <strong>economic interdependence<\/strong> has become a mechanism of leverage, not stability. Countries can no longer rely on predictable trade relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Shrinking Strategic Space for India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s traditional strategy of <strong>strategic autonomy<\/strong>, balancing relations among major powers, has weakened.<\/li>\n<li>Russia\u2019s role as a counterweight has declined due to sanctions, reduced technological access, and growing dependence on China.<\/li>\n<li>This has narrowed India\u2019s policy space. Reliance on either the U.S. or China for <strong>critical supply chains<\/strong> carries significant risks.<\/li>\n<li>While recent agreements provide short-term gains, they do not address long-term vulnerabilities in an increasingly fragmented system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Case for Sectoral Plurilateralism<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A shift toward sectoral plurilateralism offers a viable alternative.<\/li>\n<li>This approach involves forming focused partnerships among select countries in specific sectors rather than relying on large, broad alliances.<\/li>\n<li>Such arrangements enable countries to develop <strong>shared standards<\/strong>, build <strong>capabilities<\/strong>, and create <strong>mutual interdependence<\/strong> on balanced terms.<\/li>\n<li>Historical precedent supports this model. The 1951 European Coal and Steel Community linked industries among six nations, reducing conflict and building trust through practical cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>This eventually evolved into the European Union. The lesson is clear: functional cooperation can precede deeper integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Leveraging India\u2019s Strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India possesses significant assets that can underpin such partnerships. Its <strong>digital public <\/strong>infrastructure, including UPI, Aadhaar, and DigiLocker, demonstrates scalable innovation.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative efforts to build open-source systems could provide alternatives to China\u2019s surveillance model and U.S. big tech dominance.<\/li>\n<li>In <strong>artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong>, opportunities for collaboration are substantial. The United States leads in foundation models, while China builds parallel systems.<\/li>\n<li>However, countries like France, Japan, and the UAE offer strengths in research, manufacturing, and investment capital.<\/li>\n<li>Combined with India\u2019s <strong>engineering talent<\/strong> and <strong>large market<\/strong>, these partnerships could create competitive and inclusive AI ecosystems for emerging economies.<\/li>\n<li>Establishing early <strong>technical standards<\/strong> would ensure long-term influence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>From Tactical Wins to Strategic Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bilateral agreements are tactical wins, but they remain vulnerable to political shifts. A broader strategy requires building durable systems of cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>Sector-specific partnerships in areas such as <strong>space<\/strong>, <strong>digital infrastructure<\/strong>, and <strong>AI<\/strong> can provide this foundation.<\/li>\n<li>These collaborations must have the authority to set <strong>binding standards<\/strong> and regulate participation, ensuring stability and credibility.<\/li>\n<li>Such partnerships transform national capabilities into sustained influence rather than temporary bargaining tools.<\/li>\n<li>They also reduce dependence on dominant powers while enhancing resilience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The global trade environment is undergoing a structural transformation marked by <strong>fragmentation<\/strong>, <strong>uncertainty<\/strong>, and rising <strong>geopolitical competition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s recent trade agreements highlight both opportunity and vulnerability. To navigate this landscape, India must move beyond reactive diplomacy.<\/li>\n<li>By embracing sectoral plurilateralism, India can strengthen its position, mitigate risks, and shape emerging global systems.<\/li>\n<li>Building partnerships with <strong>middle powers<\/strong> enables it to participate in defining rules rather than merely adapting to them.<\/li>\n<li>This shift, from managing relationships to creating frameworks, will determine India\u2019s role in the evolving world order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Beyond Trade Deals to Building a New Architecture FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> Why are recent trade agreements not enough for India?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> They are short-term gains and remain vulnerable to political changes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> What is weakening in the global trade system?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The rules-based system is weakening due to rising geopolitical influence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> Why is economic interdependence risky today?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> It allows powerful countries to use trade as leverage for political goals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> What is sectoral plurilateralism?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> It is a strategy of forming small, focused partnerships in specific sectors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> How can India strengthen its global position?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> India can build strategic partnerships and set shared standards in key sectors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/beyond-trade-deals-to-building-a-new-architecture\/article70893255.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Indian Railway Track Modernisation &#8211; Building a Safer, Faster Network<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian Railways is one of the largest rail networks in the world, operating <strong>over 25,000 trains<\/strong> daily, serving 20 million passengers and transporting critical commodities \u2014 coal, iron ore, steel, cement, and grains \u2014 across 1,37,000 km of tracks. <br \/>\nThe track is the very foundation of this system. Therefore, its integrity directly determines passenger safety, freight efficiency, and network reliability.<\/li>\n<li>Recognising this, Indian Railways launched a <strong>comprehensive <\/strong>track modernisation <strong>programme <\/strong>over a decade ago, and the results today are measurable and significant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Key Modernisation Initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Track renewal and structural upgrades<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Since 2014, approximately 55,000 km of tracks have been renewed, improving safety, ride quality and reducing maintenance frequency.<\/li>\n<li>Around 44,000 track km of long rail panels (260 m each) have been laid \u2014 fewer joints mean smoother, safer movement.<\/li>\n<li>Over 80,000 track km of stronger 60-kg rails now support heavier axle loads and higher speeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Advanced inspection and flaw detection<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ultrasonic Flaw Detection (<strong>USFD<\/strong>) testing has been conducted over 36.2 lakh track km and 2.25 crore welds, identifying hidden internal cracks invisible to the naked eye.<\/li>\n<li>This has resulted in a <strong>90% reduction<\/strong> in rail and weld failures \u2014 a paradigm shift from reactive maintenance to preventive safety management.<\/li>\n<li>Complementary technologies now deployed include &#8211;\n<ul>\n<li>Phased-array testing for flash-butt welds.<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic-particle inspection for new welds.<\/li>\n<li>GPS-enabled Oscillation Monitoring Systems (<strong>OMS<\/strong>) for real-time ride quality measurement and precise location tracking of track defects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Mechanised maintenance:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>The track machine fleet has nearly doubled \u2014 from 748 machines in 2014 to 1,785 in 2026 \u2014 enabling faster tamping, ballast cleaning and rail grinding.<\/li>\n<li>Deep <strong>screening <\/strong>of <strong>ballast <\/strong>(the crushed stone bed providing drainage, vibration absorption, and track stability) has been completed across over 1 lakh track km. Rail grinding for surface defect removal has similarly covered over 1 lakh km.<\/li>\n<li>Mechanisation is critical given that maintenance windows between trains are shrinking as traffic volumes grow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Supporting safety infrastructure:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>17,500 km of safety fencing installed, especially on sections where speeds exceed 110 kmph, to prevent trespassing by humans and cattle.<\/li>\n<li>36,000 thick-web switches and 7,500 weldable CMS crossings at points and crossings for durability and smoother passage.<\/li>\n<li>Wider, heavier sleepers for thermal stability, especially during summer.<\/li>\n<li>H-beam sleepers on girder bridges and long welded rails through yards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digital integration: <\/strong>A web-enabled Track Management System (<strong>TMS<\/strong>) consolidates data from USFD testing, ride quality readings and track geometry measurements onto a single platform, enabling data-driven prioritisation and timely interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Outcomes and Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increase in speed potential: <\/strong>Networks capable of higher speeds, for example, track fit for over 130 kmph rose from 6% to 23% (between 2014-15 and 2025-26), and track fit for over 110 kmph rose from 40% to 80%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved safety outcomes: <\/strong>Consequential train accidents reduced from 135 (2014\u201315) to 16 (2025\u201326), and accident rate per million train km improved from 0.11 to 0.01 &#8211; a 90% improvement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact: <\/strong>These improvements enabled semi-high-speed services like the Vande Bharat Express, reduced journey times, improved punctuality and boosted freight reliability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Challenges:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shrinking maintenance windows as train frequency increases, leaving less time for track upkeep between services.<\/li>\n<li>The scale of the network (over 1,37,000 km) makes uniform upgradation a <strong>logistical challenge.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The ballast degradation is a continuous process requiring sustained mechanised intervention.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balancing <\/strong>speed upgradation with structural and signalling system readiness.<\/li>\n<li>Last-mile <strong>safety risks<\/strong> such as trespassing, unmanned level crossings, and human error persist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Way Forward<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Continued <strong>expansion <\/strong>of the track machine fleet and USFD coverage across the remaining network.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scaling <\/strong>up preventive and predictive maintenance using AI-integrated TMS data.<\/li>\n<li>Extending high-speed-capable track (\u2265130 kmph) to enable broader deployment of Vande Bharat and future high-speed corridors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strengthening <\/strong>safety fencing and level crossing elimination on high-density routes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Upgrading <\/strong>bridges and girder infrastructure in parallel with track renewal.<\/li>\n<li>Investment in <strong>human capital<\/strong> \u2014 training maintenance staff in operating and interpreting data from modern machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s railway track modernisation over the past decade represents one of the most significant infrastructure <strong>transformations <\/strong>in the country&#8217;s recent history.<\/li>\n<li>This story is instructive not merely as a sectoral achievement but as a model of how sustained institutional investment, technological adoption and policy continuity can produce systemic change in a public utility of national importance.<\/li>\n<li>The task ahead is to <strong>consolidate these gains<\/strong>, extend them to the entire network, and align track capacity with India&#8217;s broader ambitions in high-speed and freight rail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Indian Railway Track Modernisation FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1<\/strong>. What is the significance of track modernisation of Indian Railways?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. It enhances rail safety, enables higher speeds, reduces accidents, improves punctuality, and increases freight efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2<\/strong>. How has technology transformed maintenance practices in Indian Railways?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Technologies like Ultrasonic Flaw Detection, have shifted maintenance from reactive repairs to preventive and data-driven management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3<\/strong>. What is the role of infrastructure upgrades in supporting services like Vande Bharat Express?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Stronger rails, long welded tracks, improved switches, and speed-capable corridors have enabled smoother and safer operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4<\/strong>. What are the major challenges in sustaining railway infrastructure modernisation in India?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Key challenges include rising traffic load, aging legacy infrastructure, climate risks, funding constraints, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5<\/strong>. Why is railway modernisation crucial for India\u2019s economic growth?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Efficient railways reduce logistics costs, improve connectivity, facilitate passenger mobility, and strengthen regional integration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/tracks-to-transformation-modernisation-is-powering-a-safer-faster-indian-railways-10650976\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Editorial Analysis 23 April 2026 by Vajiram &#038; Ravi covers key editorials from The Hindu &#038; Indian Express with UPSC-focused insights and relevance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":86373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[141,882,909],"class_list":{"0":"post-99843","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-daily-editorial-analysis","8":"tag-daily-editorial-analysis","9":"tag-the-hindu-editorial-analysis","10":"tag-the-indian-express-analysis","11":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99843"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99864,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99843\/revisions\/99864"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}