Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 June 2024
CONTENTS Are Heatwaves Natural Disasters? Context: North India has currently experienced the longest heatwave in the past 15 years. According to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at least 100 people have died from heat-related illnesses between March 1 and June 18 across India, although this number is likely underreported. The significant […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 June 2024
CONTENTS It is Time for India to Reclaim its Voice on Tibet Context: The visit of a delegation of U.S. lawmakers to Dharamshala clearly signaled its purpose. This delegation arrived just days after the ‘Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act’ passed in both Houses of the U.S. Congress and awaited President Joe Biden’s […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 June 2024
CONTENTS How Well is India Tapping its Rooftop Solar Potential? Context: India’s installed rooftop solar (RTS) capacity surged by 2.99 GW in 2023-2024, marking the highest growth in a single year. By March 31, the total RTS capacity reached 11.87 GW, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. To meet rising energy demands, […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 June 2024
CONTENTS Navigating the Complexities of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Context: Observed annually on June 26, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987 to combat drug abuse globally. The day highlights the challenges posed by drug abuse and illicit trafficking and emphasizes the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 June 2024
CONTENTS Beauty-Wellness Sector is Propelling Employability Context: The beauty and wellness sector offers significant potential not only for women but also for men in both domestic and international markets. The sector’s rapid growth has led to a substantial demand for semi-skilled and skilled professionals in the country. According to the India Skills Report, employability has […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 June 2024
CONTENTS Time for a Census, Come What May Context: The 2021 Census has been now delayed for too long. One plausible explanation is that the ruling party is postponing the Census to expedite the “delimitation” process in anticipation of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. This might sound unlikely, but reconsidering reveals the 84th amendment of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 June 2024
CONTENTS Testing Times for the National Testing Agency (NTA) Context: The cancellation of the UGC-NET examination on Wednesday, a day after its purported “successful conduct” by the National Testing Agency (NTA), adds to the mounting issues tarnishing the agency’s already fragile reputation. This incident follows this year’s irregularities in the NEET-UG (medical) exams and complaints […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 June 2024
CONTENTS The Unseen Burden of Women’s Unpaid Labour Context: In the early 1960s, Canadian short story writer Alice Munro, who recently passed away, achieved some success. A newspaper ran a patronizing article about her with the headline, “housewife who finds time to write short stories.” This dismissive tone did not deter Alice, who eventually won […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 20 June 2024
CONTENTS NAM Faces Challenges of Neo-Colonialism Context: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “Those who forget history and do not learn from it are condemned to repeat it.” This remark, made during his 1948 speech in the House of Commons, was directed at his predecessor, who failed to adequately arm the country, making the […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 19 June 2024
CONTENTS Heatwave Could Severely Impact the Economy Context: The intense heat waves sweeping across the country, particularly in Northern India, have pushed temperatures to over 52 degrees Celsius in Delhi and Rajasthan, marking the season’s highest temperatures and resulting in a few suspected heat-related deaths. Relevance: GS3- Disaster Management Mains Question: The ongoing scorching heat […]