Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 30 November 2021
Contents A launch window for India as a space start-up hub Boosting green hydrogen A launch window for India as a space start-up hub Context: The great space race of the 20th century was kicked off by the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik in 1957. It was a competition between the world’s great powers, a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 29 November 2021
Contents How to win over Kashmiri youth? What will a legal guarantee of MSP involve? How to win over Kashmiri youth? Context: Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been on the boil since Independence. Several solutions to the problem of militancy have been put forth. Recently, there was a suggestion that de-radicalisation camps should be organised […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 27 November 2021
Contents Indian agriculture needs a Verghese Kurien Indian agriculture needs a Verghese Kurien Context: Many wish for legendary “Milk Man of India” Verghese Kurien’s presence in our midst today as the conflict between the Central government and the farming community on the issue of the farm laws appears to be still unresolved. Relevance: GS-III: Indian […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 26 November 2021
Contents In Andhra Pradesh, the capital question In Andhra Pradesh, the capital question Context: A few days ago, the Andhra Pradesh government passed a Bill to repeal the Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act of 2020 and the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (Repeal) Act of 2020 so that it […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 25 November 2021
Contents Pointers that India is witnessing a K- shaped recovery Pointers that India is witnessing a K- shaped recovery Context: There has been great chatter about a V-shaped recovery for quite a while, ever since the first lockdown following the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, some of the view that there is undeniably some type of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 24 November 2021
Contents What is PESA Act? What is PESA Act? Context: The Chhattisgarh government has formulated draft rules under PESA Act, 1996, terming it the Chhattisgarh Panchayat Provisions (Extension of the Scheduled) Rules, 2021. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Constitution, GS-II: Governance (Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: History of the Panchayati Raj system / […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 23 November 2021
Contents Dynamism in India-U.S. ties Reforming the fertilizer sector Dynamism in India-U.S. ties Context: The trajectory of India-U.S. bilateral ties continues to go up – however, while there are regular interactions among officials at various levels and across sectors, as well as people-to-people engagement, there are no formal interactions between Members of Parliament in India […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 22 November 2021
Contents Keeping a close eye on China’s nuclear capabilities Keeping a close eye on China’s nuclear capabilities Context: The only real substantive outcome of the recent virtual summit between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping has been some unconfirmed reports of the two sides, the United States and China, agreeing to hold strategic nuclear talks […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 20 November 2021
Contents CCI market study on pharma sector CCI market study on pharma sector Context: In a recent study the CCI found that the market for generic drugs is driven by brand competition instead of price competition despite such drugs being functionally and chemically identical. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Introduction What […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 19 November 2021
Contents Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties A stimulating alliance: On addressing fiscal worries of States Agreeing to disagree: On U.S.-China ties Context: The virtual summit meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping appeared to underscore in their minds the need for them to find common ground on contentious issues including trade and tensions […]