Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 18 November 2021
Contents AB-PMJAY is more of a private sector primer Wide fault lines within the Global Climate Risk Index AB-PMJAY is more of a private sector primer Context: The central government’s flagship health insurance scheme, the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), aims to extend hospitalisation cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 17 November 2021
Contents Kabul, Kashmir and the return of realpolitik Warming of climate over the last 24,000 years Kabul, Kashmir and the return of realpolitik Context: Recently, Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan was held with an aim to help stabilise Afghanistan. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbours, Foreign policies affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 16 November 2021
Contents The EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific Bats: An important yet misunderstood species The EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific Context: The Indo-Pacific region has acquired striking salience with the U.S.-China strategic contestation becoming sharper than before. Europe’s Asia connect is old, strong and multi-layered and hence it becomes relevant to understand the European stand in […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 15 November 2021
Contents A lost cause: On the Gadchiroli encounter and Maoists Creating safe digital spaces: Violence and Bullying at School A lost cause: On the Gadchiroli encounter and Maoists Context: 26 Maoists were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in a dense forest in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 13 November 2021
Contents NAM at 60 marks an age of Indian alignment The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy NAM at 60 marks an age of Indian alignment Context: The birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru in November and the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement prompt reflection on Nehru’s major contribution to the field of international relations. Relevance: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 12 November 2021
Contents A tax burden that attacks the federal rights of States The lowdown on India’s Glasgow announcement A tax burden that attacks the federal rights of States Context: The Narendra Modi Government reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel and this reduction was ‘dedicated’ the reduction to farmers for keeping “the economic growth momentum going […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 11 November 2021
Contents Five years since demonetisation: What has changed? Does India have a right to burn fossil fuels? Five years since demonetisation: What has changed? Context: November 8, 2021 marks five years of demonetisation in India. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Fiscal Policy, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: About the Demonetization in 2016 Impact […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 10 November 2021
Contents There are shades of equality: Treatment of Minorities Caught in the crossfire: On Indian fisherman’s death There are shades of equality: Treatment of Minorities Context: Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice on an appeal of the Kerala government against a High Court order directing it to award the scholarships by the proportion of minorities […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 9 November 2021
Contents A vital cog in Bongaigaon’s response to malnutrition It’s time to engage in ‘lawfare’ A vital cog in Bongaigaon’s response to malnutrition Context: It is said that Project Sampoorna which was successfully implemented in Bongaigaon district of Assam is a model that can be easily implemented anywhere in reducing child malnutrition. Relevance: GS-II: Social […]
Editorials/Opinions Analyses For UPSC 8 November 2021
Contents Where does India stand on methane emissions? A new jurisprudence for political prisoners Where does India stand on methane emissions? Context: Global Methane Pledge and Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use have been two of the most prominent outcomes so far of the ongoing UN Climate Change Conference (the 26th Conference of […]