Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2024
CONTENTS India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem Context: On July 13, three workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation in an unauthorized coal mine located in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district. According to officials, these workers were operating in a mine near Bhet village in Thangadh taluka without helmets, masks, or any other safety gear. The first information […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 July 2024
CONTENTS An Outlining of Urban Transformation Strategies Context: Around 50 crore people, making up about 36% of India’s population, live in cities. The urban population has been steadily increasing by 2% to 2.5% annually. This rapid urbanization in India necessitates ongoing investments with clear vision and commitment. The new government’s first budget recognizes cities as […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 July 2024
CONTENTS A Message of Fiscal Stability, Growth Continuity Context: The FY25 Union Budget, unveiled by the new administration, emphasizes a steadfast commitment to fiscal stability and sustained growth while introducing a sharper focus on inclusive growth in India. Despite an impressive 8.2% GDP growth in FY24, this growth was characterized by a K-shaped pattern, where […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 July 2024
CONTENTS A Case for Regulating Gig-Based Work Context: The Karnataka government’s plan to introduce legislation for the benefit of gig workers is a welcome and necessary move. This action directly challenges three major myths perpetuated by the gig and platform industry. A clear and concrete understanding of the gig-based work is necessary in order to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 July 2024
CONTENTS Making India’s Democratic Digital Infrastructure Shock-Proof Context: A bright light was shed on the world’s reliance on information technologies on July 19, when supermarkets, banks, hospitals, airports, and many other services experienced a simultaneous blackout due to a glitch in a commonly used software solution. News of the issue and the resulting downtime quickly […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 July 2024
CONTENTS High Seas Treaty: A Crucial Step for Marine Biodiversity Protection Context: Despite their importance in terms of regulation of climate patterns and maintenance of biodiversity, the high seas—areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdictions—are largely unprotected and poorly managed. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement addresses this issue. Under the United Nations Convention […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 July 2024
CONTENTS Trying Juveniles as Adults is not the Answer Context: In May, a speeding car allegedly driven by a teenager killed two young tech professionals in Pune. According to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, the adolescent was initially brought before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), which granted him bail under […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 July 2024
CONTENTS Choosing the Right Track to Cut Post-Harvest Losses Context: India is the world’s second-largest agricultural producer, but it ranks eighth in global agricultural exports, with only a 2.4% share. This disparity is due to factors like low productivity, failure to meet quality standards, and supply chain inefficiencies, including inadequate transportation and infrastructure, leading to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 July 2024
CONTENTS NATO: A Legacy of Conflict and Controversy Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), often criticized as one of the most notorious military alliances in history, marked its 75th anniversary in Washington recently, claiming to establish global peace. However, NATO’s actions have frequently resulted in spreading conflict across continents in its quest for supremacy. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 July 2024
CONTENTS The Union Budget as Litmus Test of a Rethink or Stasis Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget next week, on July 23. The Budget is more than a mere statement of government revenue and expenditure; it reflects the policy and politics of the ruling government. The recent […]