Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 August 2022
Contents
- Forever chemicals: Contaminating rainwater
- AFT’s delivery of justice
Forever Chemicals: Contaminating Rainwater
Context
A recent study published in Environment Science and Technology has found that rainwater from many places across the globe is contaminated with “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” (PFAs), which are called “forever chemicals” because of their tendency to stick around in the atmosphere, rainwater and soil for long periods of time.
Relevance
GS Paper 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
Mains Question
Investigate the causes of high levels of pollution in Indian rivers. What can be done to keep our rivers from deteriorating and dying slowly? Discuss. (250 words)
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AFT’s Delivery of Justice
Context
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that the government is taking steps to further empower the armed forces tribunal (AFT) and make it more responsive.
Relevance
GS Paper 2: Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate
Mains Question
Each branch of the armed forces extolling its own importance does not help us prepare for the future. Analyze in the context of India’s need for a unified military command (150 words)
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