Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 June 2024
CONTENTS Missing in Manifestos: Children’s Issues Context: Children constitute about 30% of India’s population, yet they are often overlooked during elections. Despite having the largest child population globally, political parties frequently ignore children’s interests. This article looks at the some of the major political parties’ pledges for the future of our children and nation, particularly […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 June 2024
CONTENTS What’s Missing in the Disaster Database? Context: In 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations highlighted that global disaster events have surged from 100 per year in the 1970s to around 400 per year in the last two decades. However, an analysis of disaster databases reveals that this increase is partly […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 June 2024
CONTENTS Trafficking of Babies in India Context: Criminal activity is largely driven by a combination of socio-economic factors—poverty on one side and wealth on the other—along with unmet needs or desires. The recent interstate baby smuggling racket uncovered by the Telangana police should be viewed through this lens. While headlines occasionally highlight baby smuggling rackets, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 June 2024
CONTENTS Recycle Nutrients to Mitigate Fertiliser Crisis Context: Contrary to the popular thinking that stresses that carbon is problematic, other essential elements crucial for sustaining life on Earth are also breaching the boundaries of sustainability due to the disruption of their natural ‘biogeochemical’ cycles by human activities. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: Globally, there is a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 May 2024
CONTENTS RBI Dividend Aids Government Finances Context: In the amendment to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act through the Finance Bill 2018-19, based on the recommendations of Dr. N K Singh’s committee, the government committed to achieving a fiscal deficit (FD) of 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by FY 2020-21. However, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 May 2024
CONTENTS The Threat of Building Fires Context: The catastrophic fires at a gaming center in Rajkot, Gujarat, and a newborn nursing clinic in Delhi, occurring within 24 hours of each other and resulting in over 30 fatalities, highlight a persistent issue in India: widespread negligence regarding building fire safety by various stakeholders, including builders, owners, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 May 2024
CONTENTS The Question of Palestine’s UN Membership Context: Israel’s conflict with Gaza has sparked numerous ethical, political, and diplomatic debates. A notable diplomatic issue drawing significant attention is Palestine’s renewed bid for United Nations (UN) membership. Ironically, this bid is stalled at the UN Security Council (UNSC), primarily due to the geopolitical considerations of the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 May 2024
CONTENTS Chabahar’s Opportunities and Challenges Context: The recently finalized agreement between India and Iran, granting New Delhi the rights to invest in and manage the Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port for an additional decade, has garnered significant attention. The agreement comes at a volatile time in West Asia, with ongoing conflict in Gaza, heightened Israel-Iran […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 May 2024
CONTENTS Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) Context: India is home to numerous Adivasi groups, with 75 classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across various states. According to official data, these groups consist of approximately 14.6 lakh households. These tribes live in scattered, remote, and often inaccessible areas, relying on pre-agricultural methods […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2024
CONTENTS Unregulated Tourism in Antarctica Context: Delegates from over 60 nations have gathered in Kochi, Kerala for the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM), which is expected to last until the end of the month. This annual event primarily involves the ‘Consultative Parties’—the 29 countries with voting rights on matters concerning the continent’s management. Other […]