Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 July 2023 Contents Farmer-PepsiCo Potato Variety Legal Battle Context: PepsiCo India’s patent challenge for its distinctive Lays potato type was denied by the Delhi High Court. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001 (PPV&FR), which secures plant varieties and encourages agricultural development in India, is the subject […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 July 2023 Contents Energising India’s Scientific Research: The NRF’s Role Context Relevance: GS Paper 3 : Science & Technology Mains Question Compare and contrast India’s funding for research and development (R&D) with that of other nations. What reasons result in India spending less on research and development? (250 Words) How […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 July 2023 Contents The Role of NaBFID in Infrastructure Development Context The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID), in the context of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), is a key player in the financing of projects in these pipelines. To address the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 July 2023 Contents India Hosts SCO Virtual Summit Context Recently, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), a multilateral grouping of nations from the Eurasian region, held its summit conference at the home of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Presidents Xi Jinping of China, Vladimir Putin of Russia, and Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan all […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 July 2023 Contents Indian Rupee Internationalization: Challenges and Reforms Context There is potential in the government’s unveiling of a long-term framework for further internationalising the rupee. The Indian rupee was extensively accepted as legal cash in the Gulf region until the establishment of the Gulf Rupee and subsequent depreciation, which […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 July 2023 Contents Strategic Autonomy and the ‘NATO Plus’ Framework Context Relevance: GS Paper 2: International Relations Mains Question If India decides to join the ‘NATO Plus’ framework, discuss the possible repercussions for its strategic independence. How may joining an alliance system headed by the United States affect India’s autonomous […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 July 2023 Contents Preserving Ocean Biodiversity and High Seas Context By 2030, the UN High Seas Treaty seeks to protect 30% of international waters. Oceans make up 71% of the surface of the Earth, serving as a crucial carbon sink and preventing climate change. In addition, three billion people rely […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 July 2023 Contents India and Egypt Improved Relations: A Closer Look Context With 12% of world trade passing through the Suez Canal, Egypt is a large West Asian nation with a vital geostrategic location. It has bilateral trade agreements with important countries in West Asia and Africa and acts as […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 July 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 July 2023 Contents Partnership for the Future: Examining India-Philippines Relations’ Potential Context: As nations turned their attention to global trade, commerce, and strategic alliances in 2022, the world saw a significant turning point. In light of this, the Philippines and India have rekindled their cooperation after a nearly three-year hiatus […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 June 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 June 2023 Contents Concerns about India-American Digital Trade Context: The main objections raised by American tech companies and the problems with India’s digital trade regulations. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Bilateral relations, GS Paper 3: Digital economy Mains Question Discuss the consequences and objections raised by foreign IT companies over India’s […]