Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 March 2024
CONTENTS Measuring Internet Freedom in India in the Last 10 Years Context: Over the past five years, India has consistently ranked first globally for imposing internet bans, accounting for approximately 60% of all recorded blackouts worldwide between 2016 and 2022. State-initiated shutdowns in the last decade have typically cited reasons of national security and concerns […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 March 2024
CONTENTS Analysing The India Employment Report 2024 Context: Titled ‘The India Employment Report 2024’ and authored by the Institute for Human Development/International Labour Organization, this recent report presents a grim outlook for the roughly 7-8 million young individuals entering the workforce annually, with youth comprising nearly 83% of India’s unemployed population. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 March 2024
CONTENTS Mechanisation Needed to Tackle Farm Issues Context: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Food Processing has recently emphasized the urgent requirement to enhance farm mechanization for small and marginal farmers in India. Their recent report underscores that comprehensive mechanization is not just necessary but vital for addressing the diverse challenges confronting […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 March 2024
CONTENTS Can AI Help in Navigating Mental Health? Context: Current developments show that therapy is now easily accessible through text-based platforms. Natural Language Processing (NLP), a field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), allows computers to understand and interpret human language, akin to human comprehension. In mental healthcare, AI, particularly through NLP, is rapidly expanding its applications, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 March 2024
CONTENTS Understanding what The Right to Equality Promises Context: The regulations of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019, were recently officially implemented. This legislation is currently under scrutiny in the Supreme Court, with claims that it breaches Article 14 of the Constitution. This presents a significant moment for the Court to potentially redefine not only […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 March 2024
CONTENTS Eliminating Diseases, One Region at a Time Context: The Carter Center, renowned for its efforts in global disease elimination and eradication, recently announced significant progress in the fight against guinea worm disease. Initially affecting 3.5 million individuals annually across 21 countries in 1986, the number of cases has plummeted to just 13 in five […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 March 2024
CONTENTS World Water Day and Women Context: Despite significant strides in expanding access to water in households across India, findings from the National Sample Survey 78th round multiple indicator survey (2020-21) reveal that more than 41% of rural households still lack access to safely managed drinking water within their homes. Moreover, there are persistent geographical […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 March 2024
CONTENTS The Enduring Resilience of the Puppetry World Context: Every 21st of March marks a global celebration of the captivating craft of puppetry, uniting nations in recognition of its magical essence. This annual event honors the deep-rooted historical and cultural significance of puppetry, tracing its evolution from ancient civilizations to its present-day role as a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 March 2024
CONTENTS Ties that Epitomise India’s Neighbourhood First Policy Context: Throughout history, people have marveled at the close relationship between Bhutan, a nation spanning 38,394 square kilometers with a population of 770,000, and its much larger neighbor, India, covering 3.28 million square kilometers with a population of 1.4 billion. The explanation for this enduring friendship is […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 March 2024
CONTENTS Gender Bias in Politics is a Crude Reality Context: Donald Trump emerged victorious in the South Carolina primary, surpassing Nikki Haley, the final significant Republican contender vying for the Presidential nomination. Ahead of the election, a Republican supporter from South Carolina remarked that while Ms. Haley had accomplished commendable feats as governor, Donald Trump […]