Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 October 2023
CONTENTS: Give up Impropriety, Demonstrate Impartiality/ On the Office of the Speaker Context: The Chief Justice of India recently stressed the need to adhere to the court’s orders and expressed concern for the court’s dignity. This disappointment stemmed from the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker’s inaction regarding disqualification petitions pending since July 2022. Relevance: GS2- Polity Mains […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 October 2023
CONTENTS Time and Change/On the three Criminal Codes Context: The parliamentary committee seems to be nearing the finalization of its report on the three Bills designed to replace the current criminal laws. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has delayed the adoption of the draft report due to requests from Opposition members who want […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 October 2023
CONTENTS: Women Can Make the World Better Context: Economic history has traditionally been portrayed from a male perspective, highlighting the roles and viewpoints of men. The most recent recipient of Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, Claudia Goldin, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2023 for her research on the gender wage gap, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2023
CONTENTS Renewed Risks on the Economic Outlook for 2023-24 Context: On October 6, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained its GDP growth projection for the year at 6.5%. This outlook was based on a balance of factors. While there were risks stemming from geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation, volatile financial markets, and an uneven monsoon, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 October 2023
CONTENTS: Right to Work: A Far Cry for Women Context: In 2016, an opinion poll conducted by the ILO and Gallup across 142 countries and territories found that a majority of both women (70%) and men (66%) expressed a preference for women to engage in paid work, even including women who were not part of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 October 2023
CONTENTS: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Context: The government has directed all departments to deploy officials for a nationwide roadshow named Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, taking place from November 20 to January 25, 2024, to highlight its achievements, primarily those from the past nine years corresponding to the two terms of the ruling party starting in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 October 2023
CONTENTS: Restoring the Ecological Health of the Himalayas Context: The environmental devastation witnessed in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim has reignited discussions about the region’s “carrying capacity.” In response to a petition filed by a retired Indian Police Service officer, the Supreme Court of India has called upon the Union government […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2023
CONTENTS Accelerating Green Innovation Through EVs Context: As innovation progresses, electric vehicles (EVs) are not just propelling us forward but also guiding us towards a more environmentally sustainable future. Given the urgent global climate crisis, there is a growing demand for creative solutions to address environmental challenges. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: As innovation progresses, electric […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 October 2023
CONTENTS: An Opportunity to Recast India’s Food System Context: Earlier this week, World Food Day was celebrated on October 16, but we often don’t consider food as a comprehensive system. India, which feeds the world’s largest population, is best positioned to understand the complexities of a food system. Relevance: Mains Question: To solve the challenges of food […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 October 2023
CONTENTS: Development Census Serves our Goals Better Context: Conducting a census to gather information on the educational and professional backgrounds of citizens would enable the government to formulate policies aimed at addressing the gaps hindering our development. Relevance: GS 1- GS 2- Mains Question: Highlighting the evolution of caste system in India, discuss its relevance […]