Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 July 2024
CONTENTS Courts Should Limit the Governor’s Power to Refer Bills Context: The way some Governors have been handling legislation passed by State legislatures is a distortion of the Constitution. After the Supreme Court of India intervened in Punjab’s case and questioned the actions or lack thereof by Governors in Tamil Nadu and Telangana, it was […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 July 2024
CONTENTS Defending Disability Reservations Context: The recent controversy surrounding a civil servant, who allegedly misrepresented her disability and caste to gain benefits, has sparked a debate about the reservations provided to persons with disabilities (PwDs). The issue gained momentum when a former CEO of NITI Aayog tweeted that reservations for PwDs should be reconsidered. Relevance: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 July 2024
CONTENTS India and the Plastic Waste Problem Context: India, like many large economies, grapples with a significant plastic waste issue. A 2020-21 report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) indicates that the country generates four million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, only about 25% of this waste is recycled or treated, with the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 July 2024
CONTENTS A New Push in the Bay of Bengal Context: India recently hosted the second BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in New Delhi. This event aimed to provide an informal platform for discussions on enhancing cooperation and accelerating actions in areas such as security, connectivity, trade, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 July 2024
CONTENTS India’s Illegal Coal Mining Problem Context: On July 13, three workers lost their lives due to asphyxiation in an unauthorized coal mine located in Gujarat’s Surendranagar district. According to officials, these workers were operating in a mine near Bhet village in Thangadh taluka without helmets, masks, or any other safety gear. The first information […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 July 2024
CONTENTS An Outlining of Urban Transformation Strategies Context: Around 50 crore people, making up about 36% of India’s population, live in cities. The urban population has been steadily increasing by 2% to 2.5% annually. This rapid urbanization in India necessitates ongoing investments with clear vision and commitment. The new government’s first budget recognizes cities as […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 July 2024
CONTENTS A Message of Fiscal Stability, Growth Continuity Context: The FY25 Union Budget, unveiled by the new administration, emphasizes a steadfast commitment to fiscal stability and sustained growth while introducing a sharper focus on inclusive growth in India. Despite an impressive 8.2% GDP growth in FY24, this growth was characterized by a K-shaped pattern, where […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 July 2024
CONTENTS A Case for Regulating Gig-Based Work Context: The Karnataka government’s plan to introduce legislation for the benefit of gig workers is a welcome and necessary move. This action directly challenges three major myths perpetuated by the gig and platform industry. A clear and concrete understanding of the gig-based work is necessary in order to […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 July 2024
CONTENTS Making India’s Democratic Digital Infrastructure Shock-Proof Context: A bright light was shed on the world’s reliance on information technologies on July 19, when supermarkets, banks, hospitals, airports, and many other services experienced a simultaneous blackout due to a glitch in a commonly used software solution. News of the issue and the resulting downtime quickly […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 July 2024
CONTENTS High Seas Treaty: A Crucial Step for Marine Biodiversity Protection Context: Despite their importance in terms of regulation of climate patterns and maintenance of biodiversity, the high seas—areas of the ocean beyond national jurisdictions—are largely unprotected and poorly managed. The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement addresses this issue. Under the United Nations Convention […]