A Far Reaching Verdict That Ends a Regressive Exception
Context Karnataka has recently pronounced an end to the marital rape exception in Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code in a nuanced judgment. Relevance GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Dimensions of the Article Background of the Case Earlier Judgments Roots of the Principle Way Forward Background of the Case […]
Centre Must Offer Strategic Guidance On Migrant Policy
Context Repeated surveys have found that the incomes of migrant households continue to be lower than pre-pandemic levels, even after returning to cities. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article Lack of Policy for Migrants Structural Constraints Strategic […]
The Chandigarh Question
Context The newly elected Punjab Legislative Assembly passed a resolution, moved by the Chief Minister himself, on April 1 in a special session seeking the transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab. Relevance GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure, Devolution of Powers and Finances up to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 April 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 April 2022 Contents BIMSTEC after the Colombo Summit India-Japan Relationship Why De-Dollarisation is imminent BIMSTEC after the Colombo Summit Context Fifth Summit of the BIMSTEC was held in Colombo which advanced the regional cooperation and integration. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s […]
BIMSTEC after the Colombo Summit
Context Fifth Summit of the BIMSTEC was held in Colombo which advanced the regional cooperation and integration. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Dimensions of the Article Colombo Package Trade Pillars and Support needed Leaders and Commitments What more is needed? Way Forward Colombo Package BIMSTEC […]
India-Japan Relationship
Context Seventy years after diplomatic relations were established, here in India today, a metro system built with the support of Japanese official development assistance (ODA) is in operation, cars built by Japanese companies run on the streets, and a high-speed rail will make its debut in the future. Relevance GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings […]
Why De-Dollarisation is imminent
Context The war in Ukraine and the subsequent economic sanctions will trigger central banks to go back to their drawing boards to reassess their dependency on the greenback. Relevance GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Dimensions of Article How sanctions on Russia could lead to […]
Dip in Chilika Lake’s Dolphin Population
Context: The dolphin population along Odisha’s coast and in its waterbodies has increased but the number of Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika lake has fallen. Months after undertaking a census in different waterbodies and off the coast of Odisha, the Principal Chief Conservator Forest (Wildlife) has provided data, recorded across the State’s Wildlife Divisions, on the […]
Genome Editing Technology
Context: The central government paved the way for easy introduction of genome edited crops. The government has clearly distinguished such crops from genetically modified crops and has prescribed relatively easier norms for their introduction. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What is genome editing? How is gene editing different from GMO development? […]
World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022
Context: The International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) has released a report titled “World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022”. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 What steps should be taken to move towards clean energy? Key findings of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 Transition to Clean Energy: […]