Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 October 2024
Contents: Why Italy Matters to India Context:Italy and India share significant common interests in the Indo-Mediterranean region, which is vital for global trade and regional security. In recent years, Italy has increased its engagement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), focusing on defence cooperation, maritime security, and economic collaboration. Italy’s contributions to EU-led naval operations […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 October 2024
Content: A Case of Nothing But Patent Censorship Context: On September 20, 2024, the Bombay High Court ruled that an amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, was unconstitutional. The ruling struck down a provision that would have allowed the government’s Fact Check Unit (FCU) to identify “fake, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 October 2024
Contents: India’s Silver Dividend: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for an Aging Population Context:With a rapidly growing elderly population, India faces the dual challenge of providing adequate healthcare and ensuring the economic inclusion of its senior citizens. While rising longevity and demographic shifts put pressure on social security and healthcare systems, they also present an opportunity […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 September 2024
Contents: Common Practice Standards Must Have an India-Centric Outlook for Carbon Finance Projects Context:India’s agroforestry sector has substantial potential to contribute to global carbon finance through afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) initiatives. With the right incentives and policies, India could double its agroforestry area by 2050, significantly enhancing its carbon sink capacity. However, existing global […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 September 2024
Contents: Keep the Fire of the Self-Respect Movement Going Context: The article commemorates the centenary of the Self-Respect Movement, an emancipatory effort started in 1925. The movement, led by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar), aimed to empower communities to challenge social hierarchies and advocate for social justice and gender equality. Though associated with the Dravidian Movement, it […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 September 2024
Contents: A Legal Void: India Needs a Dedicated Law to Deal with National Security Risks from FDI and Trade Context: The editorial discusses India’s lack of a comprehensive legal framework to address national security risks associated with foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade. Despite the growing influx of FDI, especially from China, India lacks […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 September 2024
Contents: Who Draws the Red Lines? A Closer Look at Instagram’s Teen Accounts and Online Safety for Minors Context: The introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts, a feature by Meta targeted at users aged 13 to 18, represents a significant step toward addressing the concerns raised around the platform’s impact on minors, especially after whistleblower Frances […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 September 2024
Contents: The NCrF as a Framework for well-rounded education Context: The National Credit Framework (NCrF) is a transformative initiative under India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aimed at modernizing the education system. It emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, the flexibility of learning, and vocational training to equip students with the necessary skills for a rapidly evolving […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 September 2024
Contents: Weighing In On With Business As Usual With China Context: Recent discussions have centered around India’s potential rethinking of its economic ties with China, particularly in the area of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), despite the unresolved border disputes. As tensions with China persist, especially along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the debate focuses […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 September 2024
Contents: Quad’s Light Touch Context: The Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) comprising India, the US, Japan, and Australia recently held its latest summit, where leaders discussed a variety of issues, from cybersecurity cooperation to port development in the Indo-Pacific region. Despite its increasing activity, the Quad has managed to avoid being labelled as an “Asian NATO,” […]