Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 October 2024
Contents: A Learning Curve: Evaluating the PM Internship Scheme’s Pilot Project Context:On October 3, the Centre launched an online portal for the operationalization of the PM Internship Scheme, a key initiative announced in the Budget for 2024-25. The scheme aims to provide 4.1 crore youth with internships over five years, bridging the gap between theoretical […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 October 2024
Contents: Ending Caste-Based Discrimination in Prisons: A Step Towards Constitutional Equality Context:The Supreme Court of India has recently directed the Centre and state governments to revise their prison manuals to eliminate discriminatory language and practices, particularly those rooted in caste-based hierarchies. The ruling is a response to long-standing practices in Indian jails that assign menial […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 October 2024
Contents: Why Italy Matters to India Context:Italy and India share significant common interests in the Indo-Mediterranean region, which is vital for global trade and regional security. In recent years, Italy has increased its engagement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), focusing on defence cooperation, maritime security, and economic collaboration. Italy’s contributions to EU-led naval operations […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 October 2024
Content: A Case of Nothing But Patent Censorship Context: On September 20, 2024, the Bombay High Court ruled that an amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, was unconstitutional. The ruling struck down a provision that would have allowed the government’s Fact Check Unit (FCU) to identify “fake, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 October 2024
Contents: India’s Silver Dividend: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for an Aging Population Context:With a rapidly growing elderly population, India faces the dual challenge of providing adequate healthcare and ensuring the economic inclusion of its senior citizens. While rising longevity and demographic shifts put pressure on social security and healthcare systems, they also present an opportunity […]