Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 31 August 2021
Contents Still hanging fire on transparency Still hanging fire on transparency Context: The Supreme Court Bench headed by Justice Rohinton F. Nariman has imposed a fine on several political parties for failing to comply with its earlier order on publishing information about candidates with criminal records. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution (Representation of People’s Act, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 30 August 2021
Contents 105th Amendment: How was the backward classes policy restored? Towards a more humane police force 105th Amendment: How was the backward classes policy restored? Context: With the passing of the 127th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha and its receiving assent from the President – the 105th Constitution Amendment will now be restoring […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 28 August 2021
Contents Asset monetisation — execution is the key Asset monetisation — execution is the key Context: In a bid to monetise public assets, the government has released a list of projects and facilities to be offered to private investors over the next four years through structured leasing and securitisation transactions under the NMP. Relevance: GS-III: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 27 August 2021
Contents Covering the gaps in the game of data Covering the gaps in the game of data Context: There have been various instances in 2020-21 where government has faced the heat of having no data on many important issues such as migrant labourers, workers in the unorganised sector, poverty data, etc. World Bank’s 2020 poverty […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 26 August 2021
Contents It’s time for Industry 4.0 It’s time for Industry 4.0 Context: Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology. There is an increased importance in exploring how the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies can make MSMEs more efficient and competitive. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 25 August 2021
Contents Ugly face of a crime-fighting move: Facial Recognition System Ugly face of a crime-fighting move: Facial Recognition System Context: In June 2021, the Joint Committee examining the Personal Data Protection Bill (2019) was granted a fifth extension by Parliament. The Government is also exploring the potential of facial recognition technology. Relevance: GS-III: Science and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 24 August 2021
Contents The Indian economy is struggling to recover The Indian economy is struggling to recover Context: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s latest update of the World Economic Outlook report, though projected a global economic expansion of around 6%, had warned of a widening variance in the global recovery process in the aftermath of the pandemic. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 23 August 2021
Contents Are oil bonds to blame for high fuel prices? Are oil bonds to blame for high fuel prices? Context: The Centre has argued that it cannot reduce taxes on petrol and diesel as it has to bear the burden of payments in lieu of oil bonds issued by the previous UPA government to subsidize […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 21 August 2021
Contents The rumbling hills of Himachal Pradesh The rumbling hills of Himachal Pradesh Context: As hydro power projects, dams and construction activities are increasing, landslides too are becoming common in Himachal Pradesh, especially in the tribal districts of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur which have seen incessant rains. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation, Environmental Pollution and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 20 August 2021
Contents Is a caste census desirable? Is a caste census desirable? Context: At the recently concluded Parliament session, there was a demand to lift the 50% cap on reservation imposed by the Supreme Court through the legislative route. With the 2021 Census coming up, several political parties have demanded a nation-wide caste census. They argue […]