Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 October 2023
CONTENTS: Right to Work: A Far Cry for Women Context: In 2016, an opinion poll conducted by the ILO and Gallup across 142 countries and territories found that a majority of both women (70%) and men (66%) expressed a preference for women to engage in paid work, even including women who were not part of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 October 2023
CONTENTS: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Context: The government has directed all departments to deploy officials for a nationwide roadshow named Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, taking place from November 20 to January 25, 2024, to highlight its achievements, primarily those from the past nine years corresponding to the two terms of the ruling party starting in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 October 2023
CONTENTS: Restoring the Ecological Health of the Himalayas Context: The environmental devastation witnessed in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim has reignited discussions about the region’s “carrying capacity.” In response to a petition filed by a retired Indian Police Service officer, the Supreme Court of India has called upon the Union government […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2023
CONTENTS Accelerating Green Innovation Through EVs Context: As innovation progresses, electric vehicles (EVs) are not just propelling us forward but also guiding us towards a more environmentally sustainable future. Given the urgent global climate crisis, there is a growing demand for creative solutions to address environmental challenges. Relevance: GS3- Environment Mains Question: As innovation progresses, electric […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 October 2023
CONTENTS: An Opportunity to Recast India’s Food System Context: Earlier this week, World Food Day was celebrated on October 16, but we often don’t consider food as a comprehensive system. India, which feeds the world’s largest population, is best positioned to understand the complexities of a food system. Relevance: Mains Question: To solve the challenges of food […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 October 2023
CONTENTS: Development Census Serves our Goals Better Context: Conducting a census to gather information on the educational and professional backgrounds of citizens would enable the government to formulate policies aimed at addressing the gaps hindering our development. Relevance: GS 1- GS 2- Mains Question: Highlighting the evolution of caste system in India, discuss its relevance […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 October 2023
CONTENTS: Supreme Court On Same Sex Marriages Context: The recent decision by the Supreme Court of India not to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages represents a significant legal setback for the queer community in the country. Despite the advancements in law and the evolving understanding of individual rights in recent years, there was widespread […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 17 October 2023
CONTENTS: Appointment Of Chief Justice Context: The affirmation from the Center to the Supreme Court regarding the imminent notification of appointment of Chief Justice (CJ) of the Manipur High Court is a positive development. Indicating a more cooperative stance towards Collegium recommendations, the Center has submitted 70 names endorsed by constitutional authorities from various states […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 16 October 2023
CONTENTS: Monsoon has Defied IMD Forecasts on Spatial, Temporal Counts Context: As the South-West monsoon concludes, data indicates that it has brought both below-average and erratic rainfall patterns. Relevance: GS1-Geography Mains Question: What has been the status of recent monsoon in India? Highlight its repercussions and suggest a way forward in effectively dealing with it. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 14 October 2023
CONTENTS: Balancing Policy Context: Shortly after the brutal attack on Israeli civilians by Hamas fighters last Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s solidarity with Israel. Despite the distinct histories and varying degrees of violence in their conflicts, India, having experienced frequent terror attacks, empathizes with the pain felt in Israel. Relevance: GS2- International Relations […]