Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 May 2024
CONTENTS Share of Religious Minorities: a Cross-Country Analysis (1950-2015) Context: A recent “working paper” titled “Share of Religious Minorities: a Cross-Country Analysis (1950-2015),” authored by Shamika Ravi, an esteemed economist and member of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister, alongside two co-authors, has ignited a political uproar. This paper delves into concerns […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 May 2024
CONTENTS Use of AlphaFold 3 Context: In 2018, DeepMind, a subsidiary of Google, introduced AlphaFold, an AI tool tailored to predict the diverse shapes proteins can fold into. Two years later, AlphaFold 2 emerged, further advancing this capability. These deep learning systems have revolutionized understanding of protein structures, as demonstrated in competitions like the Critical […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 May 2024
CONTENTS An AI-infused World Needs Matching Cybersecurity Context: Last year, an alarming incident involving a distressed mother who received a menacing call from alleged “kidnappers” claiming to have her daughter in their custody sparked concern in the U.S. This news captivated the nation as it was revealed that the purported “kidnappers” and the voice of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 May 2024
CONTENTS Debt Owed by South Asian Nations to China Hits Record Levels Context: The indebtedness of various nations, particularly in South Asia and Africa, to China has surged in recent years. China stands out as the primary or predominant creditor for most of these countries, meaning they owe a significant portion of their external debt […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 May 2024
CONTENTS Plastic Solution Context: The latest round of negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty, a sweeping endeavor involving over 175 United Nations member nations aimed at phasing out plastic usage, has recently concluded. The objective is to finalize a legal framework by the end of 2024, outlining timelines for countries to agree on measures to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 May 2024
CONTENTS Tamil Nadu and Kerala Should Discuss Dam Safety Context: The recent petition filed by Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court of India regarding the ongoing Mullaperiyar dam dispute underscores the persistent issues with Kerala even a decade after the Court’s landmark decision permitting water storage up to 142 ft., up from the previously restricted […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 May 2024
CONTENTS It is Time to Operationalize the Indian Defense University Context: Thucydides, the ancient Greek philosopher, reportedly suggested that a nation which fails to blur the lines between its scholars and warriors risks having its decision-making influenced by timid minds and its combat led by foolish individuals. Consequently, numerous countries have established “defense universities” to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 May 2024
CONTENTS This is the Year to Get the SDG Goals Back on Track Context: The United Nations summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), convened in New York on September 18-19, evaluated the advancement toward realizing the SDGs. The Agenda-2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, outlines 17 SDGs along with 169 specific targets […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 May 2024
CONTENTS Menstrual Leave as a Matter of Right Context: Sometimes, elections can bring about recognition of and solutions to deeply ingrained gender biases and discrimination against women. Ahead of the 2024 general election, the ruling political party in Tamil Nadu has pledged that they will push for a law at the national level mandating menstrual […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 May 2024
CONTENTS The Services Story Context: A comprehensive research report by the renowned investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, titled ‘India’s Emergence as the Global Services Hub,’ delves into India’s recent accomplishments in the global services sector and offers insights into its future growth and associated risks. Relevance: Mains Question: As per a recent report by the […]