Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 August 2024
CONTENTS Populism will not let Food Subsidy Reforms Take Off Context: In the Budget presented by Union Finance Minister on July 23, 2024, the government set the budget estimate (BE) for food subsidy in FY 2024-25 at Rs 205,250 crore, which aligns with the figure provided in the interim Budget. Over the last five years, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 August 2024
CONTENTS Addressing Retail Inflation Context: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided for the ninth consecutive meeting to maintain the benchmark interest rates, as it continues to address retail inflation that has remained above the medium-term target of 4% for 57 months, eroding consumer confidence. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: What are the factors contributing […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 August 2024
CONTENTS Change in Bangladesh, the Challenges for India Context: As events unfold rapidly in Bangladesh, it is also time to reflect on February 2009, when then-new Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faced a significant crisis shortly after taking office. The mutiny of the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), a paramilitary force, ultimately failed, as Sheikh Hasina had just […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 August 2024
CONTENTS Balancing Competition and Sustainability for India Context: Markets are at the heart of the economy, having evolved from the barter system to today’s digital platforms. The dynamics of supply and demand largely dictate pricing and consumer preferences. Climate change disrupts the supply side, causing an imbalance between supply and demand, which affects consumer demand […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 August 2024
CONTENTS Counting the ‘Poor’ Having Nutritional Deficiency Context: The National Sample Survey Office recently published a comprehensive report from the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES): 2022-23. Alongside the report, the unit-level data on household consumption expenditure (HCE) is accessible to the public. Relevance: GS3- Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it. Mains Question: Implementing nutritional […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 August 2024
CONTENTS The Issue of Institutional Violence, Addressing it Context: India’s electoral system reveals a striking contrast. In the world’s largest democratic exercise, 642 million voters participated, with women making up more than half. Yet, in a nation where 90 rapes are reported daily, few of the 2,823 election candidates prioritized women’s safety in their agendas. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 August 2024
CONTENTS Private Consultation in Policymaking Context: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is reportedly engaging in confidential discussions with the broadcasting and entertainment sectors about the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. Although a draft of this Bill was shared publicly last year, the latest versions are being distributed only to a select group of stakeholders, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 August 2024
CONTENTS Propelling the U.K. and India story Context: Two democracies, two elections, and two groundbreaking outcomes. In June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the second leader in India’s history to secure a third consecutive term. In July, the Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, won a landslide victory in the United Kingdom. This marks […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 August 2024
CONTENTS The Relevance of Pumped Storage Projects Context: The Union Budget for 2024-25 promised a new policy to promote pumped storage projects for electricity storage, aiming to smoothly integrate the increasing share of renewable energy, which is inherently variable and intermittent. Relevance: GS3- Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Infrastructure- Energy Mains Question: Discuss the principle of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 August 2024
CONTENTS Small Modular Reactors and the Cost of Proliferation Resistance Context: Nuclear energy plays a crucial role in the global energy mix as it awaits the development and advancement of other renewable energy technologies, while fossil fuel sources, particularly coal, remain relevant and more affordable. It is in this context that the Indian government plans […]