Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 July 2024
CONTENTS Making India’s Democratic Digital Infrastructure Shock-Proof Context: A bright light was shed on the world’s reliance on information technologies on July 19, when supermarkets, banks, hospitals, airports, and many other services experienced a simultaneous blackout due to a glitch in a commonly used software solution. News of the issue and the resulting downtime quickly […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 July 2024
CONTENTS High Seas Treaty: A Crucial Step for Marine Biodiversity Protection Context: Despite their importance in terms of regulation of climate patterns and maintenance of biodiversity, the high seas—areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdictions—are largely unprotected and poorly managed. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement addresses this issue. Under the United Nations Convention […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Trying Juveniles as Adults is not the Answer Context: In May, a speeding car allegedly driven by a teenager killed two young tech professionals in Pune. According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the adolescent was initially brought before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which granted him bail under […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 July 2024
CONTENTS Choosing the Right Track to Cut Post-Harvest Losses Context: India is the world’s second-largest agricultural producer, but it ranks eighth in global agricultural exports, with only a 2.4% share. This disparity is due to factors like low productivity, failure to meet quality standards, and supply chain inefficiencies, including inadequate transportation and infrastructure, leading to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 July 2024
CONTENTS NATO: A Legacy of Conflict and Controversy Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), often criticized as one of the most notorious military alliances in history, marked its 75th anniversary in Washington recently, claiming to establish global peace. However, NATO’s actions have frequently resulted in spreading conflict across continents in its quest for supremacy. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 July 2024
CONTENTS The Union Budget as Litmus Test of a Rethink or Stasis Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget next week, on July 23. The Budget is more than a mere statement of government revenue and expenditure; it reflects the policy and politics of the ruling government. The recent […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 July 2024
CONTENTS The Union Government’s Rein on Financial Transfers to Different States Context: Since the beginning of the Fourteenth Finance Commission’s award period in 2015-16, the Union government has been reducing financial transfers to the States. This is surprising, given that the Fourteenth Finance Commission recommended increasing the States’ share of Union tax revenues to 42%, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 July 2024
CONTENTS The PDS Impact on Household Expenditure Context: The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a crucial social security initiative in India aimed at ensuring food security. Currently, under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) of 2013, up to 75% of the rural population and 50% of the urban population are eligible for subsidised foodgrains. By […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 July 2024
CONTENTS Future Investments in India’s EV Space Context: According to media reports, the government plans to expand the scope of its electric vehicle (EV) policy, initially announced in March, to include a retrospective effect. This means that the policy, designed to encourage global players to localize production and invest in the domestic ecosystem, will now […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 July 2024
CONTENTS A Pathway for the Most Populous Nation Context: The world population is projected to reach 8.5 billion by the end of this decade. While Asia is expected to experience overpopulation, Europe is anticipated to be underpopulated. Due to decreasing fertility rates and increasing longevity, the future will likely see a larger proportion of older […]