Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 November 2023
CONTENTS: The IITs are Overcommitted, in Crisis Context: The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) hold a prestigious position in India’s higher education landscape, recognized globally as the most prominent institutions. They are often the sole Indian higher education establishments with international recognition. However, the IIT system is facing serious issues at a time when some […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 November 2023
CONTENTS Biosphere Reserves are Evolving as Pockets of Hope Context: In the Island of Principe Biosphere Reserve in Sao Tome and Principe, Africa, schoolchildren have been provided with stainless steel water bottles to eliminate the daily production and consumption of single-use plastic bottles. These UNESCO biosphere reserves serve as beacons of hope in the face […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 November 2023
CONTENTS Stocktaking Climate Finance — a Case of Circles in Red Ink Context: Climate finance plays a vital role in upholding the trust of developing nations in future climate change negotiations. The issues regarding climate finance are expected to take centre stage at the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) meeting in Dubai, scheduled for […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 November 2023
CONTENTS Parenthood and Surrogacy: Ethical and Societal Issues Context: The societal implications of surrogacy are highly intricate and demand serious attention. The recent Supreme Court ruling, which overturned the ban on using donor gametes for women affected by Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome, has elicited joy from the affected couples, but it is poised to […]