Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 October 2023
CONTENTS: Supreme Court On Same Sex Marriages Context: The recent decision by the Supreme Court of India not to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages represents a significant legal setback for the queer community in the country. Despite the advancements in law and the evolving understanding of individual rights in recent years, there was widespread […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 October 2023
CONTENTS: Appointment Of Chief Justice Context: The affirmation from the Center to the Supreme Court regarding the imminent notification of appointment of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Manipur High Court is a positive development. Indicating a more cooperative stance towards Collegium recommendations, the Center has submitted 70 names endorsed by constitutional authorities from various states […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 October 2023
CONTENTS: Monsoon has Defied IMD Forecasts on Spatial, Temporal Counts Context: As the South-West monsoon concludes, data indicates that it has brought both below-average and erratic rainfall patterns. Relevance: GS1-Geography Mains Question: What has been the status of recent monsoon in India? Highlight its repercussions and suggest a way forward in effectively dealing with it. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 October 2023
CONTENTS: Balancing Policy Context: Shortly after the brutal attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas fighters last Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s solidarity with Israel. Despite the distinct histories and varying degrees of violence in their conflicts, India, having experienced frequent terror attacks, empathizes with the pain felt in Israel. Relevance: GS2- International Relations […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 October 2023
CONTENTS: India’s Farm Machinery has Global Market Context: The global agricultural sector is grappling with a labor shortage due to urban migration, with India witnessing a decline in farm workers. To address this, there has been a worldwide increase in the use of farming machinery for precise and timely field activities. Relevance: GS3-Agriculture, E-technology in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 October 2023
CONTENTS: RTI Act: Time to Make it More Effective Context: The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted on October 12, 2005, initially played a crucial role in unveiling scandals and promoting systemic reforms. However, there is a pressing need for significant adjustments to the RTI rules to prevent misuse and reduce challenges to decisions by […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 October 2023
CONTENTS: Social Entrepreneurship to Combat Human Trafficking Context: In September 2023, during the Annual General Meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia-Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu emphasized the interconnectedness of human rights and the imperative to address environmental concerns. She urged equal attention to be given to healing […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 October 2023
CONTENTS: Israel – Hamas Conflict Context: The unexpected and unprecedented assault launched by Hamas on Israel last Saturday resulted in the loss of around 700 lives, serving as a stark reminder of the unsustainable conditions in the occupied and blockaded Palestinian territories. This incident highlights the risks posed by non-state actors like Hamas to Israel, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 October 2023
CONTENTS: Revisiting the Rail Gauge Debate Context: In India, the primary railway network operates on Broad Gauge (BG), with a width of 1.676 meters. However, specific projects, such as the rapid rail transport in Delhi, the high-speed line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and several metro rail systems in different parts of the country, are adopting […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 October 2023
CONTENTS: Aligning Higher Education with the United Nations SDGs Context: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 objectives and 169 targets unanimously embraced by all 193 UN member states, aiming for realization by 2030. These goals urgently demand coordinated efforts from both developed and developing nations to eradicate poverty, address socio-economic and […]