Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 September 2023
Are We Really Ready For Prescribing Generic Medicines? Context: The Health Ministry is commendably advocating for generic medicines over branded ones and is emphasizing that doctors should exclusively recommend the former. The government is actively supporting this effort by establishing Jan Aushadhi drug stores in urban areas. The underlying principle behind these two initiatives is […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 September 2023
CONTENTS Moral Compass in Education is a Must Context: Each year, we observe Teachers’ Day to honor the memory of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned philosopher, scholar, and the second President of India. Dr. Radhakrishnan was not only a prominent educator but also a firm believer in the importance of education. Teachers’ Day holds great […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 September 2023
CONTENTS: 1. G20 Delhi Summit charts new course for Global South 2. A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard G20 Delhi Summit Charts New Course for Global South Context: In an era marked by heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the G20 Summit in Delhi stands out as a historic event. It […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 September 2023
CONTENTS: 1. Changing the Way the Postman Knocks 2. Why Millets Matter Changing the Way the Postman Knocks Context: The recently proposed Post Office Bill of 2023, which was presented during the second-to-last day of the monsoon session in Parliament, aims to replace the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. This update is prompted by […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 September 2023
CONTENTS Unified Approach Context: The Nipah virus is causing devastation once more in Kozhikode, marking the fourth occurrence of this disease in Kerala in the past five years. Resulting from a zoonotic spillover, which involves the transmission of pathogens from animals to humans, the Nipah virus finds its closest reservoir in fruit bats. Relevance: GS- […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 September 2023
CONTENTS No Filter Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has determined that its 2014 judgment, which invalidated Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act governing the CBI, will apply retrospectively from the date the provision (6A) was introduced in 2003. Section 6A mandated that any inquiry into corruption allegations involving officials […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 September 2023
CONTENTS Ridding India of Food Insecurity Context: India might be the world’s quickest expanding major economy, but it is also grappling with an escalating surge in food price inflation. The increase in food prices initially surged significantly in 2019 and has continued to rise in most subsequent years. In July of this year, the annual […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 September 2023
CONTENTS Secure and Fair Context: India’s recent actions to control deceptive e-commerce tactics, referred to as “dark patterns,” are a delayed yet commendable move. The government’s engagement with industry players and consumer advocacy organizations has culminated in the release of preliminary guidelines aimed at curbing dark patterns. This is open for public input by October […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 September 2023
CONTENT Before The Waters Rise Context: Intense rainfall and flooding have been documented across various north Indian states in recent months, shedding light on a concerning situation. Although India has established a robust early warning system (EWS) for cyclones, there are significant deficiencies in our capacity to issue flood alerts. As we confront the rising […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 September 2023
CONTENTS: Disappearing Languages, Vanishing Voices Context: English has served as a unifying factor among multilingual Indians since the era of British colonial rule. While English is widely used for communication in urban areas, it can pose challenges in remote rural regions. Regardless of the veracity of the story, the significance of a shared language is […]