Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 October 2023
CONTENTS: India’s Farm Machinery has Global Market Context: The global agricultural sector is grappling with a labor shortage due to urban migration, with India witnessing a decline in farm workers. To address this, there has been a worldwide increase in the use of farming machinery for precise and timely field activities. Relevance: GS3-Agriculture, E-technology in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 October 2023
CONTENTS: RTI Act: Time to Make it More Effective Context: The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted on October 12, 2005, initially played a crucial role in unveiling scandals and promoting systemic reforms. However, there is a pressing need for significant adjustments to the RTI rules to prevent misuse and reduce challenges to decisions by […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 October 2023
CONTENTS: Social Entrepreneurship to Combat Human Trafficking Context: In September 2023, during the Annual General Meeting and Biennial Conference of the Asia-Pacific Forum on Human Rights in New Delhi, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu emphasized the interconnectedness of human rights and the imperative to address environmental concerns. She urged equal attention to be given to healing […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 October 2023
CONTENTS: Israel – Hamas Conflict Context: The unexpected and unprecedented assault launched by Hamas on Israel last Saturday resulted in the loss of around 700 lives, serving as a stark reminder of the unsustainable conditions in the occupied and blockaded Palestinian territories. This incident highlights the risks posed by non-state actors like Hamas to Israel, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 October 2023
CONTENTS: Revisiting the Rail Gauge Debate Context: In India, the primary railway network operates on Broad Gauge (BG), with a width of 1.676 meters. However, specific projects, such as the rapid rail transport in Delhi, the high-speed line between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, and several metro rail systems in different parts of the country, are adopting […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 October 2023
CONTENTS: Aligning Higher Education with the United Nations SDGs Context: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) consist of 17 objectives and 169 targets unanimously embraced by all 193 UN member states, aiming for realization by 2030. These goals urgently demand coordinated efforts from both developed and developing nations to eradicate poverty, address socio-economic and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 October 2023
CONTENTS: Diffusing the Ticking Time bomb called Diabetes Context: In June 2023, a study conducted by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research and the Union Health Ministry unveiled that 11.4% of India’s population, equating to 10.13 crore individuals, is grappling with diabetes. Additionally, 15.3% of the population, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 October 2023
CONTENTS: Pardhis: The Traditional Custodians of Cheetahs Context: Recently, cheetahs were reintroduced in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking a major milestone for the $5 million translocation project. In this context, the ‘pardhis’ possess knowledge that has the potential to greatly augment the scope and efficiency of our conservation initiatives. Relevance: GS3- Environment- Conservation, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 October 2023
CONTENTS: Break the Agniveer Logjam with Nepal Context: Introduction of the Agnipath scheme without consulting Nepal has resulted in the reduction of Gorkha regiments in the army. Relevance: GS2- Government Policies and Interventions Mains Question: India unilaterally announced Agnipath scheme without consulting Nepal. What is the present status of implementation of the scheme and its […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 October 2023
CONTENTS: Turning Challenges of Food Insecurity into Opportunity Context: Food loss can have profound implications for food security and nutrition, affecting key aspects such as food availability, access, utilization, and stability. Globally, food insecurity, hunger, and environmental degradation are exacerbated by the wastage of food. Relevance: GS3- Food Security Mains Question: Citing the various causes […]