Editorials/Opinions Analysis for UPSC – 03 January 2022
Contents Pakistan’s first ever National Security Policy (NSP) PMMVY: State schemes can cast a lifeline Pakistan’s first ever National Security Policy (NSP) Context: Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) approved the country’s “first ever” National Security Policy (NSP) – which is designed to be a “Comprehensive National Security Framework” and covers a five-year period from 2022-26. […]
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Context: Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) approved the country’s “first ever” National Security Policy (NSP) – which is designed to be a “Comprehensive National Security Framework” and covers a five-year period from 2022-26. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign Policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: What is the National Security Policy (NSP)? […]
PMMVY: State Schemes Can Cast A Lifeline
Context: In 2017, the Government rolled out the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) – and now, the performance of the scheme has been deficient, necessitating urgent need for improvement especially when the novel coronavirus pandemic has resulted in economic shocks for 260 lakh women who deliver on an average a child each year in […]
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Editorials/Opinions Analyses for UPSC – 01 January 2022
Contents Punishing hate speech: How is it treated in Indian law? Punishing hate speech: How is it treated in Indian law? Context: A recent religious conclave held in Haridwar witnessed inflammatory and provocative speeches by proponents of Hindutva, many of them leaders of religious organisations. There was a threat that if the government resisted the […]
Punishing hate speech: How is it treated in Indian law?
Context: A recent religious conclave held in Haridwar witnessed inflammatory and provocative speeches by proponents of Hindutva, many of them leaders of religious organisations. There was a threat that if the government resisted the formation of a ‘Hindu Rashtra’, there will be an ‘1857-like’ revolt against the state. Political parties and concerned citizens have termed […]
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Contents UN Women report on COVID-19 relief for women China’s new border law: Explained HC allows woman to terminate 28-week pregnancy Punjab’s new mining policy Telangana tops in highest number of ODF villages UN Women report on COVID-19 relief for women Context: Women were significantly less likely to report receiving pandemic-related cash relief from governments […]
UN Women report on COVID-19 relief for women
Context: Women were significantly less likely to report receiving pandemic-related cash relief from governments or non-profits, according to a new report by United Nations Women. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Women, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the “Women and girls left behind” report (Global level) Data: […]
China’s new border law: Explained
Context: On December 30, 2021, China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs said it had issued “standardised” names for 15 places in the Indian State of Arunachal Pradesh. The names are to be used henceforth on all official Chinese documents and maps, which show Arunachal as “south Tibet”. The issuing of the names came ahead of a […]