Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 18 June 2022
Contents
- Agnipath, a fire that could singe India
- A ‘man’s Parliament’ striving for an inclusive India
Agnipath, a Fire That Could Singe India
Context
Agnipath scheme for recruitment of short-term contracted soldiers was announced. The driving factor for this U turn — from ‘One Rank One Pension’ to ‘No Rank No Pension’ might be economic.
Relevance
GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation.
Dimensions of the Article
- Financial motivations
- Damaging consequences
- Political, and social implications
- Way Forward
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A ‘Man’s Parliament’ Striving For An Inclusive India
Context
In 1952, when the Indian Republic held its first Parliamentary session, 39 strong, intelligent, and passionate women leaders sat in the hallowed halls of power, challenging a centuries old tide of men’s dominance over the polity.
Relevance
GS-I: Role of Women and Women’s Organization, Population and Associated Issues, Poverty and Developmental issues, Urbanization, their problems and their remedies.
Dimensions of the Article
- A slide from the initial years
- Not gender neutral
- In other countries
- Moving ahead
- Way Forward
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