Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 September 2023
CONTENTS: Supreme Court Varying Bench Strength Context: CJI Chandrachud has announced that constitution benches with varying sizes will now be a permanent fixture within the Supreme Court. This long-awaited reform should be prioritized and fast-tracked. Relevance: GS2-Polity Mains Question: What is the rationale behind having constitution benches with varying sizes in the Supreme Court? How […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 September 2023
CONTENTS: World Health Organization Publication On Hypertension Context: Worldwide, approximately one-third of the population experiences hypertension, and an alarming four out of five individuals fail to maintain proper control over this condition, as reported in the inaugural World Health Organization (WHO) publication on hypertension, unveiled in September. Relevance: GS2-Health Mains Question: India’s strategy in dealing […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 September 2023
CONTENTS: Skills Gap Hinders Future Employability Context: The swiftly evolving job landscape and shifting skill demands globally are causing a skills deficit that obstructs access to employment opportunities. Relevance: Mains Question: Skill gap in India can hinder future employability. Analyse the reasons for the persistent skill gap among Indian youth. How have government efforts performed […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 September 2023
Contents: Stree Shakti Context: In a momentous development during the Special Session’s relocation to the new Parliament House, the government presented a significant proposal in the Lok Sabha. This proposal aims to allocate one-third of the seats in the Lower House and the Assemblies for women, marking a historic step towards women’s reservation. Relevance: GS […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 September 2023
Are We Really Ready For Prescribing Generic Medicines? Context: The Health Ministry is commendably advocating for generic medicines over branded ones and is emphasizing that doctors should exclusively recommend the former. The government is actively supporting this effort by establishing Jan Aushadhi drug stores in urban areas. The underlying principle behind these two initiatives is […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 September 2023
CONTENTS Moral Compass in Education is a Must Context: Each year, we observe Teachers’ Day to honor the memory of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a renowned philosopher, scholar, and the second President of India. Dr. Radhakrishnan was not only a prominent educator but also a firm believer in the importance of education. Teachers’ Day holds great […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 September 2023
CONTENTS: 1. G20 Delhi Summit charts new course for Global South 2. A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard G20 Delhi Summit Charts New Course for Global South Context: In an era marked by heightened geopolitical tensions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the G20 Summit in Delhi stands out as a historic event. It […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 15 September 2023
CONTENTS: 1. Changing the Way the Postman Knocks 2. Why Millets Matter Changing the Way the Postman Knocks Context: The recently proposed Post Office Bill of 2023, which was presented during the second-to-last day of the monsoon session in Parliament, aims to replace the Indian Post Office Act of 1898. This update is prompted by […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 September 2023
CONTENTS Unified Approach Context: The Nipah virus is causing devastation once more in Kozhikode, marking the fourth occurrence of this disease in Kerala in the past five years. Resulting from a zoonotic spillover, which involves the transmission of pathogens from animals to humans, the Nipah virus finds its closest reservoir in fruit bats. Relevance: GS- […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 September 2023
CONTENTS No Filter Context: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has determined that its 2014 judgment, which invalidated Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act governing the CBI, will apply retrospectively from the date the provision (6A) was introduced in 2003. Section 6A mandated that any inquiry into corruption allegations involving officials […]