Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 March 2024
CONTENTS India’s Push for Semiconductors Context: EAM S Jaishankar embarked on a tour to South Korea and Japan this week. The actual outcomes of the meetings in South Korea and Japan will be revealed in the coming months, as India positions itself to play a significant role in the semiconductor supply chain network. Given India’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 08 March 2024
CONTENTS Tourism in Wildlife Parks Context: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Uttarakhand government for cutting down approximately 6,000 trees in the Jim Corbett National Park. The Court deemed the collaboration between forest officials and a prominent state politician to significantly expand a tiger safari within the park as a violation of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 March 2024
CONTENTS On Magic Injections and Their Repercussions Context: In recent months, newspapers have consistently featured articles discussing the prevalence of ‘magic injections’ touted for their purported ability to ensure weight loss. These injections, containing the drug Semaglutide originally designed for treating Type 2 diabetes mellitus, have gained attention for their additional weight-loss effects. However, it’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 March 2024
CONTENTS Insights from the Raisina Dialogue Context: The annual Raisina Dialogue, a prestigious forum jointly organized by the MEA and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) serves as a platform for global leaders to address urgent issues facing the international community, attracting around 2500 participants from 115 countries in the latest edition. With the theme ‘Chaturanga: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 March 2024
CONTENTS On the Relevance of University Rankings Context: In the last two decades, global university ranking systems have become the focal point of attention in higher education ecosystems globally. Countries such as China, Japan, and Russia are investing significant resources to enhance the standing of their universities, aiming for “world-class” status as defined by these […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 March 2024
CONTENTS Mountains of Plastic are Choking The Himalayan States Context: Plastic is omnipresent, spanning from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest ocean trenches, and it is even present inside human lungs and placenta. The Indian Himalayan Region, a crucial water source for the subcontinent, nourishes major rivers like the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra. Inadequate […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 March 2024
CONTENTS Indian Diplomacy: Leveraging Soft Power Context: In the present global geopolitical context, there is a notable transformation in the conventional measures of national power. Policymakers and diplomats are increasingly acknowledging the significance of soft power aspects in influencing international relations, redirecting their attention from pure military strength to factors such as cultural impact and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 March 2024
CONTENTS Protests Stress Need for Climate-Smart Agriculture Context: The ongoing agricultural demonstrations, initiated on February 13th, have already resulted in five fatalities and caused economic losses in Delhi amounting to 300 crores. Unfortunately, since 2020, farmer protests have become a recurring occurrence not only in Delhi and Punjab but throughout India. According to estimates from […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 February 2024
CONTENTS Indian Emigrants in War Zones Context: In its inaugural acknowledgment of such incidents, the government has officially recognized that individuals of Indian origin have been enlisted by the Russian Army and strategically positioned within the borders of Ukraine, which are currently under Russian control. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that a […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 February 2024
CONTENTS Transparent and Clean Political Funding Context: The Supreme Court’s decision on electoral bonds is a legal matter, and it is not necessary to provide any specific commentary on it. While respecting this decision, it is crucial to recognize that the introduction of electoral bonds has been a progressive measure in addressing the influence of […]