Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 December 2023
CONTENTS India’s Growing Neighborhood Dilemmas Context: The persistent challenge for Indian foreign policy lies in its relationship with neighboring countries. While India aspires to a robust global role, aiming to lead the global South, mediate in global geopolitical conflicts, and establish itself as a significant player in world politics, its immediate neighborhood remains a stumbling […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 December 2023
CONTENTS Goods and Services Tax (GST) Reforms Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST), now in its six-and-a-half-year milestone this month, has generated nearly ₹3.4 lakh crore during October and November. October witnessed the second-highest monthly collections, and November followed closely as the third highest. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: Healthier inflows from GST offer policy makers the bandwidth to fix its flaws. Comment in the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 December 2023
CONTENTS Honest Reckoning On Moving Away from Fossil Fuels Context: The limit defining discussions on the global climate is set at 1.5°C, representing the average temperature increase since the pre-industrial era. With the threshold of 1°C already surpassed, the ongoing negotiations at the climate summit in Dubai aim to constrain the additional half-degree rise. However, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 December 2023
CONTENTS A Dark Shadow on New Delhi’s Credibility On the U.S. indictment Context: The recent release of a U.S. indictment against an Indian individual accused of targeting Khalistani separatists in North America, allegedly at the request of a government official, remains an unproven allegation awaiting trial. Nevertheless, it has already cast a somber shadow over […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 December 2023
CONTENTS India, Disability Inclusion and the Power of ‘by’ Context: Disability, considered both as an identity and a distinct entity, emerges at the crossroads of various vulnerabilities encompassing social, economic, and gender aspects. Each dimension necessitates thoughtful consideration when devising strategies for promoting equity. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: It is about time that the voices […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 December 2023
CONTENTS Finding Funds- On the Loss and Damage Fund Context: A vital manifestation of climate justice, the long-standing call for a robust Loss and Damage (L&D) fund has finally been addressed at the COP28 climate talks in the United Arab Emirates. While its launch marks a diplomatic triumph for the Emirati president and brings optimism […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 December 2023
CONTENTS Broadcast Regulation 3.0 – Commissions and Omissions Context: The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, unveiled by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in November, represents one in a series of efforts aimed at comprehensively regulating broadcasting. Relevance: GS- 2 GS- 3 Mains Question: Highlight the provisions of The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and justify how it presents an […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 November 2023
CONTENTS: A Better Model – On the Model Code of Conduct Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which sets the guidelines for parties and governments during election campaigns, is well-intentioned but challenging to enforce. Its effectiveness relies heavily on the cooperation of parties and governments and the watchfulness of the Election Commission of India […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 November 2023
CONTENTS Time for Action On COP 28 Context: In the upcoming two weeks, global leaders, industrialists, activists, and indigenous communities will gather at the 28th instalment of the Conference of the Parties (COP). This annual event aims to make progress in persuading all 190 member countries of the United Nations climate framework to take action […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 November 2023
CONTENTS: It is Time to Revamp the Structure of the Supreme Court Context: The Supreme Court of India currently faces a backlog of 79,813 cases before its 34 judges, prompting calls for structural changes. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud also recently expressed the intention to establish diverse Constitution Benches, indicating a potential shift in […]