31st December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents HEALTHCARE IN INDIA: HEALING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH OUTLOOK FOR THE INDO-US TIE IN 2020 HEALTHCARE IN INDIA: HEALING WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH Timeline of development of healthcare in the United States since the early 20th century. Mayo brothers’ initially modest setup (Mayo Clinic) prolifically expanded into the prototypical ‘multispecialty group practice’ in the […]
30th December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents GOVERNANCE INDEX FOR A HUMANE AND AUTONOMOUS POLICE INDIA NEEDS A BOTTOM-UP GROWTH MODEL GOVERNANCE INDEX FOCUS: GENERAL STUDIES 2 Why in News? The nationwide comparative study of States on good governance carried out by the Government of India, as seen in the good governance index is a welcome exercise to incentivize States to […]
29th December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents EXPLAINED: WHAT IS THE DIRECTIVE ON DETENTION CENTRES? EXPLAINED: WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ABOUT DETENTION OF MINORS EXPLAINED: IS THE ECONOMY IN A REALLY BAD SHAPE? EXPLAINED: WHAT IS THE DIRECTIVE ON DETENTION CENTRES? Background On December 24, the Union Cabinet approved an outlay of over ₹3,941.35 crore for updating the National Population […]
28th December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents DECISIVE SHIFT IN DEFENSE ADMINISTRATION HOW NOT TO COUNTER ECONOMIC STAGNATION RBI REPORT: GROSS NPAs MAY RISE TO 9.9% BY SEPTEMBER, 2020 WHY THIS WINTER IS EXTRA COLD? MGNREGA TRENDS DECISIVE SHIFT IN DEFENSE ADMINISTRATION Why in News? Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the post of CDS with an aim to strengthen […]
25th December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents DOUBLE TROUBLE: UNEVEN INFLATION AND SLUGGISH GROWTH STRENGTHENING GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY NIGHT SHIFTS IN FACTORIES FOR WOMEN ALBIET DAYTIME SHIFT CONCERNS PERSISTS JUSTICE DENIED DOUBLE TROUBLE: UNEVEN INFLATION AND SLUGGISH GROWTH Why in news? International Monetary Fund called for “urgent” policy measures to reverse the current slowdown that has weighed down global economic growth. However, […]
24th December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Content VAIKOM SATYAGRAHA AND PERIYAR E V RAMASAMY BREXIT VAIKOM SATYAGRAHA AND PERIYAR E V RAMASAMY Why in News? December 24 is the death anniversary of the Periyar E.V. Ramasamy (September 17, 1879 – December 24, 1973). Vaikom Satyagraha It was a satyagraha (social protest) in Travancore(now part of Kerala), India in 1924–25 against untouchability in Hindu society The movement was centered at the Shiva temple […]
21st December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: DECENTRALIZED STATE CAPITALS EXPLAINED: READING BANGLADESH’S PROVISIONS FOR CITIZENSHIP AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION EXPLAINED: WHY EU GREEN DEAL MATTERS DECENTRALIZED STATE CAPITALS Why in news? Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy hinted nthat the South African model of three capitals was best suited in his State and that his government would work […]
17th December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: THE WIDENING FISSURE IN INDIA’S RULE OF LAW DESTRUCTION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY: WHAT THE LAW SAYS THE WIDENING FISSURE IN INDIA’S RULE OF LAW What is all about? Many times it has been observed that police used to arrest people on charges of sedition. Sometimes even fake encounters take place. Even after seven decades […]
16th December – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Constitutional Morality vs Public Morality Explained: How Cars can run on Hydrogen CONSTITUTIONAL MORALITY VS PUBLIC MORALITY FOCUS: MAINS: GS PAPER 2, PAPER 1 and Essay Why in news? Last week Hyderabad Police in an encounter killed the four accused in the rape and murder of the young veterinarian in Hyderabad — an incident, […]
14th December – Editorial/Opinions Analyses
TWIN TROUBLES Indian economy is facing the twin troubles of low growth and high inflation. Latest GDP figures showed that, India grew at 4.5%, and IIP [index of industrial production] has fallen to 3.8%, while the CPI [consumer price index] reached a high of 5.5% making Indian economy experience stagflation. Backgrounder: Stagflation Stagflation is a […]