Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 February 2024
Contents: Downloading Child Pornography – a serious offence under the IT Act Context: Recently, the Madras High court held that downloading child pornography was not an offence under Section 67B of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About the recent judgement: S. Harish vs Inspector […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 February 2024
Contents: Slower Pace of Job Creation Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the results for the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2020-21 and 2021-22. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of the Article: Key Terms related […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 February 2024
Contents: Potential of Technology to Transform the Education Landscape Context: The recent Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) report, 2023 discussed the potential of technology to transform the education landscape. Relevance: GS II: Education Dimensions of the Article: Impact of smartphones on learning: Integration of technology into learning: Critical view of Indian education system: Role […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 February 2024
CONTENTS Balancing Climate Action with Economic Equity Context: The global law enforcement community has encountered a considerable challenge in addressing climate change. The increase in extreme events, driven by the warming of the Earth’s surface in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, commonly referred to as ‘Global Warming,’ has led to the emergence of extremism. The […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 February 2024
CONTENTS Survey As a Substitute for Census Context: In her Interim Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a noteworthy announcement, stating that a high-powered committee would be established to address the challenges arising from “rapid population growth and demographic changes.” The Union government has repeatedly delayed the decennial Census, which has not been conducted […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 February 2024
CONTENTS A Blurred Mapping of Internal Female Migration Context: Internal migration holds significant importance as a vital aspect of physical and social movement in India. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has reported a migration rate of 27% from June 2020 to 2021. It is noteworthy that women, particularly those of working age, constitute a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 February 2024
CONTENTS Charting a Course for India’s Maritime Security Context: The importance of implementing a robust Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) framework cannot be overstated in addressing the challenges faced by maritime-dependent industries and nations globally. To demonstrate a firm commitment to safeguarding marine infrastructure and maritime domains, India must enhance its maritime security programs by staying […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 January 2024
CONTENTS Drones can Revolutionise the Agriculture Sector Context: The utilization of drones has the potential to transform the agricultural sector. The government’s focus on precision agriculture indicates that drones are on the verge of becoming a crucial element in farming practices. In Punjab, where drones were previously associated with illicit activities along the border, there […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 January 2024
CONTENTS Populism Does not Help Public Health Context: In the midst of the bustling cities and serene villages of India, a silent yet significant battle is being fought on the frontlines of public health. The narrative is not dominated by the sensational victories of curative medicine but rather by the understated successes in preventing diseases […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 January 2024
CONTENTS Aadhaar Based Pay a Bad Idea for MGNREGS Context: On January 1, the Rural Development Ministry mandated the use of Aadhaar-Based Payment Systems (ABPS) in the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Despite multiple deadline extensions by the Union government, and numerous memorandums from workers urging the Ministry not to make ABPS compulsory, the decision was implemented. Relevance: […]