Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 June 2024
CONTENTS Testing Times for the National Testing Agency (NTA) Context: The cancellation of the UGC-NET examination on Wednesday, a day after its purported “successful conduct” by the National Testing Agency (NTA), adds to the mounting issues tarnishing the agency’s already fragile reputation. This incident follows this year’s irregularities in the NEET-UG (medical) exams and complaints […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 June 2024
CONTENTS The Unseen Burden of Women’s Unpaid Labour Context: In the early 1960s, Canadian short story writer Alice Munro, who recently passed away, achieved some success. A newspaper ran a patronizing article about her with the headline, “housewife who finds time to write short stories.” This dismissive tone did not deter Alice, who eventually won […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 June 2024
CONTENTS NAM Faces Challenges of Neo-Colonialism Context: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “Those who forget history and do not learn from it are condemned to repeat it.” This remark, made during his 1948 speech in the House of Commons, was directed at his predecessor, who failed to adequately arm the country, making the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 June 2024
CONTENTS Heatwave Could Severely Impact the Economy Context: The intense heat waves sweeping across the country, particularly in Northern India, have pushed temperatures to over 52 degrees Celsius in Delhi and Rajasthan, marking the season’s highest temperatures and resulting in a few suspected heat-related deaths. Relevance: GS3- Disaster Management Mains Question: The ongoing scorching heat […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 June 2024
CONTENTS Unleashing AI for Social Justice Context: While AI has significantly impacted areas like medical science, space exploration, financial inclusion, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and transportation, its greatest potential lies in solving complex societal issues and alleviating human hardships at the grassroots level. It shouldn’t be limited to tasks like driving our cars, controlling our air conditioners, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 June 2024
CONTENTS Closing the Gender Gap in Education and Politics Context: Gender parity may be on the rise globally, with the gender gap closing to 68.5% in 2024, according to the Global Gender Gap report by the World Economic Forum (WEF). However, the slow pace of progress—up just 0.1% from 68.4% in 2023—is disheartening. At this […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 June 2024
CONTENTS AI’s Influence on India’s E-Commerce Industry Context: In the dynamic realm of Indian e-commerce, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, fundamentally transforming the industry. AI’s integration has led to personalized shopping experiences and streamlined logistics, establishing itself as a vital component for online retailers in India. Its impact is multifaceted, affecting businesses, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 June 2024
CONTENTS Populism Cripples Revival of Discoms Context: The Central Government is planning to introduce another scheme aimed at helping public sector power distribution utilities (discoms) reduce technical losses through “transition financing” for the necessary capital expenditure. Discoms, which are primarily owned and managed by State Governments, play a crucial role in the power supply and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 June 2024
CONTENTS India’s Rapid Shift Towards Chemical-Free Farming Context: There was a time when all produce in the country was organic, with farmers relying on natural manures like cow dung and compost for fertilization. Although yields were lower, the produce was healthy, flavorful, and the farming practices were sustainable. The introduction of chemical fertilizers significantly boosted […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 June 2024
CONTENTS India’s Green Energy Rise, Including ‘Green Coal’ Context: The Reserve Bank of India’s latest report highlights a significant surge in global optimism about India’s economic prospects, particularly within the energy sector. This year, green energy projects valued at approximately Rs 700 billion are set to commence, marking a major milestone in investment. Relevance: Mains […]