Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 18 September 2021
Contents GST Council’s latest decision explained GST Council’s latest decision explained Context: The GST Council met in Lucknow on 17th September 2021, the first physical meeting in nearly two years, to take key decisions. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Government Interventions and Policies, Issues arising out of the design and implementation of Government Policies) Dimensions of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 17 September 2021
Contents E-Shram needs some hard work to get going E-Shram needs some hard work to get going Context: The Union Labour and Employment Ministry launched a portal aiming to register 38 crore unorganised workers in the country, eventually to help in the implementation of social security schemes. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 16 September 2021
Contents NEP schools: the future NEP schools: the future Context: The pandemic has helped India realise the need for foundational literacy, preventing dropouts, to overcome the digital divide. The article talks about the shift in the physical mode of education to the online mode, facilitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 15 September 2021
Contents Behind the great Indian Internet shutdown Behind the great Indian Internet shutdown Context: In the Anuradha Bhasin vs Union of India case (2010), the Supreme Court of India held that access to information via the Internet is a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution. In 2021, the year following the decision in 2020, India […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 14 September 2021
Contents In Manipur, a case for asymmetric federalism In Manipur, a case for asymmetric federalism Context: The article talks about asymmetric federalism and how institutionally accommodating tribal distinctiveness will promote the State’s (Manipur) integrity. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Constitutional Provisions, Basic structure of the Constitution, Federal Structure) Dimensions of the Article: What is Asymmetric […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 13 September 2021
Contents Spirit of federalism lies in consultation A selective nuclear policy Context: The resumption of North Korea’s largest fissile material production reactor, after operations were ceased in December 2018, has sparked speculation about its real and symbolic significance. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has underlined that the restart of activity in Yongbyon constitutes a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 11 September 2021
Contents Catching up: Scheme for textile sector Catching up: Scheme for textile sector Context: The Union Cabinet has cleared an outlay over Rs. 10 thousand crore on a production linked incentive scheme in the man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles sectors. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure, GS-III: Indian Economy (Employment, Growth & Development […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 9 September 2021
Contents Study on fossil fuel extraction and global warming, Green Hydrogen Study on fossil fuel extraction and global warming, Green Hydrogen Context: A new study conducted by researchers from University College London says that as of now, both planned and operational fossil fuel extraction projects are not conducive to meeting the targets set out by […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 8 September 2021
Contents The economic reforms — looking back to look ahead The economic reforms — looking back to look ahead Context: The crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a debate about fresh thinking and new approaches to managing the economy and the future of humanity. History matters in the complex economic system. Therefore, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 7 September 2021
Contents Spirit of federalism lies in consultation Spirit of federalism lies in consultation Context: Of late, various State governments have raised concerns about the Centre unilaterally enacting critical laws on subjects in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution against the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, […]