Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 November 2022 Contents The Curious Run of Andhra’s 3-Capitals Case Context The Chief Justice of India (CJI) recently recused himself from hearing appeals filed by the government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) against an AP High Court decision that invalidated the state’s “three-capital” system. As a senior advocate, the CJI made […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 November 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 November 2022 Contents Raj Bhavan’s extra-constitutional delusions Is there anti-superstition legislation in India? Raj Bhavan’s Extra-Constitutional Delusions Context The article critically examines the Governor’s powers and limitations in light of recent actions by the Governor’s office that have garnered national attention for all the wrong reasons. Relevance GS Paper 2: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 October 2022 Contents InvITs function and generate returns UN counter-terror meet InvITs Function and Generate Returns Context The recent bond offering from the National Highway Infrastructure Trust (NHIT) has sparked a lot of interest in Infrastructure Investment Trusts, or InvITs. Relevance GS Paper 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 October 2022 Contents Need to focusing on nutrition than hunger India-UK Relations : a New High Need To Focusing on Nutrition Than Hunger Context The article critically examines the Global Hunger Index (GHI) in light of its recent edition, which placed India in the “serious” category, trailing all South Asian […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 October 2022 Contents ISRO to boost NavIC, widen user base of location system States should use fiscal space to increase capital spending ISRO To Boost NavIC, Widen User Base of Location System Context On the sidelines of the India Space Congress, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) recently revealed plans […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 October 2022 Contents A renewable energy revolution with agricultural roots ISRO’s heaviest rocket A Renewable Energy Revolution With Agricultural Roots Context A private company’s first bio-energy plant has recently begun commercial operations in the Punjab district of Sangrur. The plant will convert agricultural waste into wealth by producing compressed bio […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 October 2022 Contents Heat-linked deaths among 65+ increasing: Lancet Can State Governments Broadcast on their Own? Heat-linked deaths among 65+ increasing: Lancet Context According to the latest Lancet Countdown report 2022, continued reliance on fossil fuels is exacerbating the health effects of the world’s multiple crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 October 2022 Contents When does the RBI intervene to supervise a bank? What we can do to protect migrant workers When does the RBI intervene to supervise a bank? Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently increased its oversight of Thrissur (Kerala)-based private bank Dhanlaxmi Bank’s financial position as […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 October 2022 Contents The Global Hunger Index: A lesson in measuring hunger incorrectly Teaching in mother tongue The Global Hunger Index: A lesson in measuring hunger incorrectly Context According to the recently released Global Hunger Index report, India is ranked 107th out of 123 countries, down from 101st in 2021. […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2022
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 October 2022 Contents Wage disparities, hard truths, and necessary actions The Election Commission’s strategy of naming and shaming voters will not help. Wage Disparities, Hard Truths, and Necessary Actions Context India plays an important role in the global economic growth and structural transformation story. However, asymmetries continue to abound (exist […]