Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 November 2023
CONTENTS: A Better Model – On the Model Code of Conduct Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which sets the guidelines for parties and governments during election campaigns, is well-intentioned but challenging to enforce. Its effectiveness relies heavily on the cooperation of parties and governments and the watchfulness of the Election Commission of India […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 November 2023
CONTENTS Time for Action On COP 28 Context: In the upcoming two weeks, global leaders, industrialists, activists, and indigenous communities will gather at the 28th instalment of the Conference of the Parties (COP). This annual event aims to make progress in persuading all 190 member countries of the United Nations climate framework to take action […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 November 2023
CONTENTS: It is Time to Revamp the Structure of the Supreme Court Context: The Supreme Court of India currently faces a backlog of 79,813 cases before its 34 judges, prompting calls for structural changes. Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud also recently expressed the intention to establish diverse Constitution Benches, indicating a potential shift in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 November 2023
CONTENTS Fleet Electrification to Tackle Urban Pollution Context: The air quality index (AQI) in numerous cities across India has consistently reached the red zone on multiple occasions this year. This has posed significant health risks to millions of individuals, highlighting the urgent need to prioritize mitigation strategies. Relevance: GS3- Environment- Environmental Pollution and Degradation Mains Question: Discuss the need for […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 November 2023
CONTENTS Need for Climate-smart Agriculture in India Context: The two primary challenges confronting humanity in the 21st century are climate change and food insecurity. Ongoing repercussions of climate change, including phenomena like heat waves, flash floods, droughts, and cyclones, are adversely affecting both lives and livelihoods. Environmental effects on farming output compound the difficulties, making […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 November 2023
CONTENTS A $5 Trillion Economy Context: Recently the Prime Minister declared an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna for five years in an election rally in Chhattisgarh. Notably, 2028 is the year the government anticipates India to attain the status of the world’s third-largest economy, boasting a GDP of $5 trillion. Even […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 November 2023
CONTENTS Listen to the People, Not the Numbers Context: The challenge facing the Indian economy lies in insufficient and unsustainable income growth for a significant portion of the population, rather than a lack of overall economic expansion. Economists, both supportive and critical of the government, are engaged in a debate about job creation and scrutinizing […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 November 2023
CONTENTS Parochial Law- Local Reservation in Private Sector Jobs Context: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken the appropriate step in invalidating the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, which mandated a 75% reservation for residents of the state in private sector jobs with a monthly salary below ₹30,000. Relevance: GS-2 GS-3 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 November 2023
CONTENTS Is Artificial Intelligence Taking over the Control? Context: AI technology has become extensively integrated into the ongoing Assembly poll campaign. This encompasses the creation of songs featuring the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in various languages. Additionally, AI-powered voice cloning tools are being employed to send personalized messages to voters and party workers. Relevance: GS3- […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 November 2023
CONTENTS Steering Road Safety in India Back onto the Right Lane Context: India’s road network presents a paradox, symbolizing both a vast and expanding opportunity for commuting, connecting, and fostering transportation and travel, as well as being integral to the nation’s modernization and remarkable economic growth. Despite this potential, the roads also serve as the […]