Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 October 2022
Contents
- The HDI Report From Fact Lens
- Iranian kamikaze drones
The HDI Report From Fact Lens
Context
According to the most recent Human Development Index (HDI) reading released by UNDP, India is ranked 132. The article examines the flaws in the HDI number computation methodology and suggests future corrections.
Relevance
GS Paper 3: Economy: Human Development
Mains Question
Despite consistent high growth, India continues to have the lowest indicators of human development. Investigate the issues that make balanced and inclusive development difficult to achieve. (250 words)
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Iranian Kamikaze Drones
Context
- According to Ukrainian officials, the capital region of Ukraine was recently struck by Iranian-made kamikaze drones.
- Ukraine claims Russia imported the drones, known as Shahed-136 in Iran. Tehran officials, for their part, deny supplying Russia with the weapons.
Relevance
GS Paper 2: International relations
GS Paper 3: Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism, Defence Technology, Indigenization of Technology
Mains Question
When it comes to terrorism and hybrid warfare, drones as a technology present a uniquely perplexing and complex security threat. Analyze critically. (150 words)
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