Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 30 October 2021
Contents China’s cracking down on super skyscrapers Climate change jargons explained China’s cracking down on super skyscrapers Context: Aiming to reduce China’s energy consumption, the country has passed guidelines limiting the height of super-high buildings as part of a larger crackdown on “vanity projects” in the country. Relevance: GS-III: Environment and Ecology (Conservation of Energy […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 29 October 2021
Contents Getting the focus back on Early Childhood Education The need to move away from clientelism Getting the focus back on Early Childhood Education Context: Despite the importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE), little has been said about the continuance of ECE delivery during the COVID-19 school closures, reminiscent of its status quo even prior […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 28 October 2021
Contents Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties Safety first: On Mullaperiyar dam dispute Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties Context: India has been at the forefront of the transformation of global energy and striving to diversify its trade relations. With its abundant energy sources and appetite for trade diversification, Russia could […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 27 October 2021
Contents Re-evaluating the neo-Buddhist movement Ease of Doing Business rankings controversy Re-evaluating the neo-Buddhist movement Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, which will help connect important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Kushinagar is an important Buddhist pilgrim destination. However, the PM never acknowledged Ambedkar’s contribution in revitalising the Buddhist faith. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 26 October 2021
Contents A region of rising intolerance A clean energy transition plan for India A region of rising intolerance Context: In October 2021, Durga Puja pavilions, Hindu temples and homes were attacked in Bangladesh. These attacks followed rumours that the Koran had been desecrated at a pandal. At least five people have been killed in these […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 25 October 2021
Contents India’s Central Asian outreach Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission India’s Central Asian outreach Context: The dramatic developments in Afghanistan have catalysed new geostrategic and geoeconomic concerns for the central-Asia region. The evolving situation has also thrown up renewed challenges for India’s regional and bilateral ties with Central Asia and the Caucasus, prompting India to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 23 October 2021
Contents Development that is mindful of nature Development that is mindful of nature Context: By October 2021, 42 deaths were recorded, and the monsoon is not yet in recess. Such a high loss of life must lead to a serious review of the land-use pattern in Kerala. In the backdrop of these environmental disasters and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 22 October 2021
Contents Poor conditions of protectors: Police Commemoration Day Punjab farmers are creating bio-enzymes from kinnow Poor conditions of protectors: Police Commemoration Day Context: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, police officers with healthcare officials have been on the frontline in all the states and they have laid their lives in service. In memory of these and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 21 October 2021
Contents For change: On same-sex relations and society The outlines of a national security policy For change: On same-sex relations and society Context: A recent advisory from the National Medical Commission (NMC) emphasising the need to avoid derogatory references to the LGBTQIA+ community in medical textbooks or teaching methods has underscored the value of institutional […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 20 October 2021
Contents Tamil Nadu – A global player in solar power Vulnerability to retreat of southwest monsoon Tamil Nadu – A global player in solar power Context: Large-scale solar projects in Tamil Nadu have seen rapid growth in recent years (in the past five years, the cumulative installed capacity witnessed a four-fold increase). Relevance: GS-III: Industry […]