Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 01 August 2022
Contents
- Regional languages are vital to Indians’ success
- Space junk and its uncontrolled descent
Regional languages Are Vital to Indians’ Success
Context
To commemorate the completion of two years since the launch of National Education Policy 2020, the union Home Minister recently launched a slew of education and skill development initiatives.
Relevance
GS Paper 1: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.
Mains Question
Should Hindi be India’s official language? Comment on the linguistic diversity and cultural significance of Indian languages. (250 words)
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Space Junk And Its Uncontrolled Descent
Context
- The debris from a large Chinese rocket, the Long March 5B, crashed to earth over the Pacific and Indian oceans, capping off a week of global anxiety and concern. There were fears that the rocket’s 22-tonne core stage would collide with a populated area as it hurtled back to earth. Despite widespread criticism for the rocket re-entry risks it imposes on the world, China has dismissed these concerns.
- The Long March 5B rocket launched on July 24 to deliver a laboratory module to the new Chinese space station in orbit, marking the third flight of China’s most powerful rocket since its maiden launch in 2020.
Relevance
GS Paper 3: Science Tech: General awareness in the fields of IT, Space
Mains question
Today, space debris is a major concern for the entire world. Discuss the problem caused by space debris and offer solutions. (150 words)
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