Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 May 2024
CONTENTS Tamil Nadu and Kerala Should Discuss Dam Safety Context: The recent petition filed by Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court of India regarding the ongoing Mullaperiyar dam dispute underscores the persistent issues with Kerala even a decade after the Court’s landmark decision permitting water storage up to 142 ft., up from the previously restricted […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 May 2024
CONTENTS It is Time to Operationalize the Indian Defense University Context: Thucydides, the ancient Greek philosopher, reportedly suggested that a nation which fails to blur the lines between its scholars and warriors risks having its decision-making influenced by timid minds and its combat led by foolish individuals. Consequently, numerous countries have established “defense universities” to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 May 2024
CONTENTS This is the Year to Get the SDG Goals Back on Track Context: The United Nations summit on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), convened in New York on September 18-19, evaluated the advancement toward realizing the SDGs. The Agenda-2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015, outlines 17 SDGs along with 169 specific targets […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 May 2024
CONTENTS Menstrual Leave as a Matter of Right Context: Sometimes, elections can bring about recognition of and solutions to deeply ingrained gender biases and discrimination against women. Ahead of the 2024 general election, the ruling political party in Tamil Nadu has pledged that they will push for a law at the national level mandating menstrual […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 May 2024
CONTENTS The Services Story Context: A comprehensive research report by the renowned investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, titled ‘India’s Emergence as the Global Services Hub,’ delves into India’s recent accomplishments in the global services sector and offers insights into its future growth and associated risks. Relevance: Mains Question: As per a recent report by the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 May 2024
CONTENTS Producing Better Labor Statistics Context: The continual evolution of labor institutions is driven by both objective factors, such as changes in product markets, technology, trade, and investment, and subjective factors, including the orientations of involved agencies. This dynamic applies to the industrial relations system and labor market (IRS-LM), where variables like trade unions, collective […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 April 2024
CONTENTS Court’s Nudge on Hospital Charges, a Reform Opportunity Context: The Supreme Court of India, during a recent hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), instructed the central government to explore methods for overseeing the pricing of medical procedures in private hospitals. This move came in response to concerns raised by the PIL regarding the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 April 2024
CONTENTS ‘State of the Climate in Asia’ Report, 2023 Context: According to the World Meteorological Organization’s 2023 ‘State of the Climate in Asia’ report, Asia has experienced a more rapid warming trend compared to the global average since 1960. The report highlighted that 2023 marked the warmest year on record worldwide. Additionally, it pointed out […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 April 2024
CONTENTS Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Electronic Voting Machines Context: The rejection by the Supreme Court of India of the request for a full 100% verification of the paper trail produced by electronic voting machines isn’t surprising, given the absence of concrete evidence indicating any significant flaws in the current verification system. The unanimous opinions […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 April 2024
CONTENTS Recent Elections in Maldives Context: The recent victory of Maldives President Moḥammad Muizzu’s party, the PNC, in the parliamentary elections carries significant implications. The opposition, predominantly led by the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), perceived as “pro-India,” suffered a considerable setback, securing only 12 seats. Notably, parties affiliated with former Presidents Abdullah Yameen and Moḥammad […]