Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 December 2023
CONTENTS Ensure More Women in Technology Context: With the Lok Sabha elections approaching and political parties preparing to choose candidates, it is essential to acknowledge the longstanding issue of inadequate representation of women in the National Parliament, state legislatures, and positions of power. This problem is not exclusive to India; it persists, and in some […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 December 2023
CONTENTS India-Russia Ties in a Changed World Context: The significance of the visit by External Affairs of India to Russia this week is underscored by the concerted effort made by New Delhi and Moscow to ensure the success and productivity of the meetings. This extended five-day visit holds particular weight for India, especially considering the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 December 2023
CONTENTS Internationalisation of the Rupee Context: In a significant development in the realm of global trade and finance, India has achieved a historic milestone by making its inaugural payment for oil to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in rupees. This marks a potential turning point in the endeavor to establish the rupee as a prominent […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 December 2023
CONTENTS Micro Venture Capitalist: Small in Size, Big on Impact Context: There has been a significant surge in micro-venture capital funding in India. Amidst various investors in the startup ecosystem, including angels, incubators, accelerators, family offices, India-focused large funds, and global VC funds, micro-VCs have gained prominence. According to Praxis, their number has increased from […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 December 2023
CONTENTS International Monetary Fund’s Sovereign Debt Risk Assessment Context: In the context of its Articles of Agreement, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) engages in annual bilateral discussions with its member countries. During these discussions, IMF staff gathers economic and financial data, engages in policy discussions with top officials, and subsequently compiles a report for review […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 December 2023
CONTENTS Sahitya Akademi Awards Context: The porous nature of literary boundaries is exemplified by the Sahitya Akademi awards, a commendation that has consistently recognized writers across 24 diverse Indian languages. This year’s selection encompasses nine volumes of poetry, six novels, five short stories, three essays, and one literary analysis in languages such as Dogri, Gujarati, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 December 2023
CONTENTS Revised Criminal Law Bills Context: In the current parliamentary session, more than 140 members were absent when the three Bills, replacing India’s criminal laws, were passed. Creating laws without a significant presence of Opposition members reflects poorly on the legislative process. Many concerns related to the bills could not be addressed in Parliament due […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 December 2023
CONTENTS India’s Ethanol Conundrum Context: As COP28 in Dubai saw the commitment of over 100 countries to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, India is confronted with a delicate situation concerning its ethanol blending objective. Despite the rise in ethanol blended petrol (EBP) from 1.6% in 2013-14 to 11.8% in 2022-23, the 20% target […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 December 2023
CONTENTS The Telecommunications Bill, 2023 Context: The nearing enactment of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, brings the Union government closer to its longstanding goal of consolidating regulations for wireless networks and Internet service providers. Relevance: GS- 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS- 3 Mains Question: With reference to the recent Telecommunications Bill, 2023, discuss how it […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 December 2023
CONTENTS Grass-Root Democracy as a Bulwark Against Maoists Context: The recent Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh have concluded, and the tribal vote dynamics played a significant role for each political party, considering the substantial tribal population in the state. The tribal voters constitute 34% of the total vote share. The Maoist insurgency, currently prevalent in the […]