Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 December 2023
CONTENTS Calibrating a Strategy for India’s Future Growth Context: India’s growth for the fiscal year 2023-24 is currently estimated at 7% by the Reserve Bank of India, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have set it at 6.3%. Looking ahead, the IMF forecasts an annual growth of 6.3% up to 2028-29. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 December 2023
CONTENTS No Fait Accompli On Abrogation of Article 370 Context: Over five and a half years have passed since an elected government collapsed in Jammu & Kashmir, leading to the imposition of Governor’s rule and the suspension of the elected Assembly. This event marked a significant turning point, triggering the removal of Article 370, which […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 December 2023
CONTENTS India’s Growing Neighborhood Dilemmas Context: The persistent challenge for Indian foreign policy lies in its relationship with neighboring countries. While India aspires to a robust global role, aiming to lead the global South, mediate in global geopolitical conflicts, and establish itself as a significant player in world politics, its immediate neighborhood remains a stumbling […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 December 2023
CONTENTS Goods and Services Tax (GST) Reforms Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST), now in its six-and-a-half-year milestone this month, has generated nearly ₹3.4 lakh crore during October and November. October witnessed the second-highest monthly collections, and November followed closely as the third highest. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: Healthier inflows from GST offer policy makers the bandwidth to fix its flaws. Comment in the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 December 2023
CONTENTS Honest Reckoning On Moving Away from Fossil Fuels Context: The limit defining discussions on the global climate is set at 1.5°C, representing the average temperature increase since the pre-industrial era. With the threshold of 1°C already surpassed, the ongoing negotiations at the climate summit in Dubai aim to constrain the additional half-degree rise. However, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 December 2023
CONTENTS A Dark Shadow on New Delhi’s Credibility On the U.S. indictment Context: The recent release of a U.S. indictment against an Indian individual accused of targeting Khalistani separatists in North America, allegedly at the request of a government official, remains an unproven allegation awaiting trial. Nevertheless, it has already cast a somber shadow over […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 December 2023
CONTENTS India, Disability Inclusion and the Power of ‘by’ Context: Disability, considered both as an identity and a distinct entity, emerges at the crossroads of various vulnerabilities encompassing social, economic, and gender aspects. Each dimension necessitates thoughtful consideration when devising strategies for promoting equity. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: It is about time that the voices […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 December 2023
CONTENTS Finding Funds- On the Loss and Damage Fund Context: A vital manifestation of climate justice, the long-standing call for a robust Loss and Damage (L&D) fund has finally been addressed at the COP28 climate talks in the United Arab Emirates. While its launch marks a diplomatic triumph for the Emirati president and brings optimism […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 December 2023
CONTENTS Broadcast Regulation 3.0 – Commissions and Omissions Context: The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, unveiled by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in November, represents one in a series of efforts aimed at comprehensively regulating broadcasting. Relevance: GS- 2 GS- 3 Mains Question: Highlight the provisions of The Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and justify how it presents an […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 November 2023
CONTENTS: A Better Model – On the Model Code of Conduct Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which sets the guidelines for parties and governments during election campaigns, is well-intentioned but challenging to enforce. Its effectiveness relies heavily on the cooperation of parties and governments and the watchfulness of the Election Commission of India […]