Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 12 January 2023 Contents Regeneration of the Ozone Layer Context Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2022 indicates that the Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a rate that would close the hole over Antarctica in approximately 43 years. Relevance GS Paper-3: Climate Change and International Conventions; Ozone […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 11 January 2023 Contents Sedition Law As A Litmus Test For Constitutionality Context The Supreme Court of India will hear a slew of petitions challenging the colonial-era penal law on sedition. Relevance GS Paper-2: Indian Constitution—significant provisions and basic structure; Judicial review, functioning of the Judiciary Mains Question Although the provision […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 January 2023 Contents International Law in Crisis Context The year 2023 will put the limits of international law to the test, not only because of Russia’s ongoing illegal war, but also because of a number of other factors that will play out over the next year and beyond. Relevance GS […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 09 January 2023 Contents How India’s Millets Will Benefit From The International Year of Millets Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country Mains Question Why is increasing millet consumption and production important for India? Discuss in light of the International Year of Millets […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 January 2023 Contents Freedom in Authority: On the Right to Free Expression Context In a recent decision, the Supreme Court demonstrated sound restraint in examining the issue of misuse of free speech, particularly by political functionaries holding public office. The Supreme Court has ruled that additional restrictions on the fundamental […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 06 January 2023 Contents Multi-Domain Operations Help India’s Borders Context Relevance GS Paper-2: India and its neighborhood- relations, Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Mains Question What do you understand by Multi-Domain Operations (MDOs)? Do you think India should invest its resources to establish […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 05 January 2023 Contents Parliamentary Panel To Improve Regulatory Framework Context After recommending major changes to India’s bankruptcy framework and competition regulation, the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance will now look into state finances, market and banking regulators’ operations, and the threat of cybercrime. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 04 January 2023 Contents Protests Over Eco-Friendly Zones Context Several farmers’ organisations and church bodies in Kerala have announced protests against the state government’s satellite survey of eco-sensitive zones, which is being conducted in accordance with a Supreme Court order. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 03 January 2023 Contents The New Global Biodiversity Framework Context Member countries adopted the “Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework” (GBF) at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which includes four goals and 23 targets to be met by 2030. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Environment, Biodiversity and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 January 2023
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 January 2023 Contents Doubling Farmers’ Income: A Noble but Unachievable Goal Context As we approach the end of 2022, we recall the government’s failed goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Despite this, an expert committee led by Ashok Dalwai recently submitted a 14-volume report on Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI). […]