Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 February 2024
CONTENTS Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)- A Catalyst for India’s Agri-Future Context: India’s agricultural sector, a fundamental component of its economy, impacts the lives of over 55% of its populace. Despite ranking as the world’s second-largest agricultural producer after China, the sector has encountered challenges, particularly in managing post-harvest processes and ensuring market access. Acknowledging these […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 February 2024
CONTENTS The Verdict on Electoral Bonds Context: Donations of substantial value made anonymously can erode the foundations of electoral democracy and governance by fostering a culture of quid pro quo between donors and recipients. The Supreme Court of India, in invalidating the Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS), where individuals could purchase electoral bonds for political parties, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 February 2024
CONTENTS Balancing Welfare and Fiscal Responsibility Context: In light of the recent report by Niti Aayog indicating that 250 million individuals have emerged from poverty during the last nine-and-a-half years of the current government’s tenure, the Prime Minister has faced criticism from opposition parties for his decision to extend the distribution of free ration through […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 February 2024
CONTENT: One Earth, One Health Context: India’s adoption of the ‘One Earth One Health’ slogan reflects its commitment to enhancing health infrastructure. This approach emphasizes comprehensive health protection for all living beings, encompassing humans, animals, and plants. Additionally, the Indian government has prioritized making medical treatment more accessible. Relevance: GS2- Health Mains Question: The Government’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 February 2024
CONTENTS Women’s Participation in Peace Building Context: A UN Peacekeeping Commander once noted that being a woman in an armed conflict may be more perilous than being a soldier. The current situation in Gaza serves as a stark illustration, with the death toll exceeding 25,000, and over 17,000 women and children having lost their lives […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 February 2024
CONTENTS The Impact and Evolution of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 Context: The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in 2016 represents a significant turning point in recent Indian legislative history. Designed to enhance and accelerate the resolution process for financially troubled businesses, the IBC has had profound effects on India’s economic landscape […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 February 2024
CONTENTS Unveiling the Green Revolution at Indian Airports Context: The growth and mobility facilitated by the civil aviation sector play a vital role in propelling the economic progress of the nation. As of 2024, India holds the 5th position in the global GDP rankings. The civil aviation sector is emerging as a pivotal force behind […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 February 2024
CONTENTS Global Data Protection Index Context: The latest findings from the Global Data Protection Index (GDPI) emphasize the crucial need to remain vigilant in safeguarding data in the contemporary digitally transformed landscape. Successfully navigating the intricate realm of data protection poses a significant challenge, necessitating a steadfast commitment to comprehending all potential risks that could […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 February 2024
Contents: Downloading Child Pornography – a serious offence under the IT Act Context: Recently, the Madras High court held that downloading child pornography was not an offence under Section 67B of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About the recent judgement: S. Harish vs Inspector […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 February 2024
Contents: Slower Pace of Job Creation Context: Recently, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the results for the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2020-21 and 2021-22. Relevance: GS Paper 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of the Article: Key Terms related […]