Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 October 2024
Contents: Forecasting better in India, come rain or shine. Context: Monsoons are becoming more unpredictable, resulting in more climatic hazards, and the 2024 monsoon is one of the most devastating. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the country experienced 525 heavy rainfall events (precipitation between 115.6 mm and 204.5 mm), the highest in the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 October 2024
Contents : A Modified UBI Policy May Be More Feasible. Context: The International Labour Organisation’s observation of lagging job growth due to the rise in automation and artificial intelligence, jobless growth, and unemployment in India has sparked widespread debate about implementing universal basic income as a safety net. Example 1: World Economic Forum’s Future of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 October 2024
Content: Canadian Frostbite Context: Over the past year, the diplomatic crisis between Canada and India has reached new lows, with the war of words, issuing travel adversaries, and the expulsion of diplomats. Recent developments have caused bilateral relations to hit rock bottom with threats of trade sanctions and talks of visa suspensions. Relevance: GS2 (International […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 October 2024
Contents: Deeper Role Conflict in West Asia consistently the draw attention of multiple state and non-state actors, including the United States. The recent announcement of the United States to provide a THAAD advanced anti-missile system highlights the growing intervention of the US into the conflicts of West Asia. Escalations may further increase US involvement in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 October 2024
Contents: Ensuring a Proper Social Safety Net for the Gig Workers Context: The Union Ministry of Labour and Employment is developing a national law to provide social security benefits to gig workers. This step is very significant as it extends benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, and paid leave to gig workers who contribute significantly […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 October 2024
Contents: China, India and New Delhi’s Quad Dilemma The recent meeting of Quad in September led to the Wilmington declaration. Although not said, it’s very clear that Quad is turning into a security alliance, and the major objective of Quad is to counter China’s influence, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Relevance: GS2 (International relations) Practice […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 October 2024
Content: The Gruelling Course of Litigation in India. Context: In the national conference of the district judiciary, President Draupadi Murmu highlighted a significant problem in the Indian judiciary: delay in justice delivery. Delay has created hesitation in many citizens to approach the court itself. President referred to this as “ Black Coat Syndrome”, where the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 October 2024
Contents: Mental Health in India’s Material World The theme of World Mental Health Day 2024 is “Prioritising mental health in the workplace”, indicating a growing mental health crisis both globally and in India. Millions of Indians are facing issues with anxiety, depression, and work pressure every single day. Undermined Mental health by relentless productivity, making […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 October 2024
Contents 1. Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India Context: The closure of Britain’s last coal power plant in Nottinghamshire is a significant achievement in the transition towards clean energy by Britain. It indicates the increasing demand for a transition to sustainable energy sources. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 October 2024
Contents: Regulation Role: The Impact of microRNA on Gene Expression and Disease Context:The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs. These small RNA molecules have revolutionized our understanding of gene regulation by playing a critical role in the control of gene expression […]