Daily Current Affairs for 14th April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Bohag Bihu Why in News Recently Bohag Bihu, the first day of the New Year celebrated in Assam. Bohag Bihu April is the month of New Year in Hindu calendar and every state celebrate it differently. One of its celebrations is ‘Bohag Bihu’ which celebrated at Assam every year on 14th […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th April 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Jallianwala Bagh massacre Why in News Recently the Prime Minister of India paid tribute to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Jallianwala Bagh Massacre or Amritsar massacre is a horrible incident in the history of India It was took place on 13 April 1919. It was Sunday on […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th April 2021
1. With respect to the Fundamental Rights of the Indian Constitution, consider the following pairs:- Article Rights Article 27 Freedom to manage religious affairs Article 29 Protection of language, script and culture of minorities Article 24 Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour. Which of the following pairs given above are correct? 1 and 3 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th April 2021
GS PAPER – II NEWS Fundamental Rights Why in News Recently, the Supreme Court stated that people at free to choose their religion. Key Points The judge of the Supreme Court reminded about the Fundamental Right under Article 25 of the Constitution to freely profess, practice and propagate religion subject to public order, morality and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th April 2021
GS PAPER – II NEWS Archeological Survey of India Why in News A Varanasi High Court ordered an Archaeological Survey of India to conduct a survey on a centuries-old Gyanvapi mosque complex abutting the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple. Key Points The HC of Varanasi ordered to survey to find out whether it is superimposition, alteration […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 29th June 2021
The law of sedition is unconstitutional Why in News In the recent case of Vinod Dua (2021), the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed the law of sedition laid down in Kedar Nath Singh (1962) and directed governments to adhere to it. The Kedar Nath judgment upheld the constitutional validity of sedition as defined in […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th June 2021
The gender technology gap has to end Why in News As the result of pandemic, the inequalities have again surfaced, one aspect stands out: access to technology has never been so crucial to ensuring public health and safety. Around the world, information and access to health care have largely moved online, and those left behind […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 31st May 2021
A ‘reform wave’ Lakshadweep could do without Why in News A slew of regulations introduced by the new administrator of the Lakshadweep group of islands has sparked discontent among its inhabitants. The IDA framework Specially constituted Island Development Authority (IDA) for the island territories of India, chaired by the former Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, had, […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 29th May 2021
Rewiring the National Electricity Policy Why in News Empowered with the existing Electricity Act 2003 that enables the Centre to review and revise the National Electricity Policy, Ministry have been working on the National Electricity Policy 2021. National Electricity Policy 2021 The objectives of the Policy are clear: To promote: Clean and sustainable generation of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 28th May 2021
At the United Nations, Delhi showcases its women power Why in News Several women from India have served at the UN Secretariat but none at the highest appointed position of Under-Secretary General. This is without doubt a singular achievement for Indian women in the UN system. Indian Women at United Nation Akanksha Arora is an […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 27th May 2021
Tackling rural economic distress Why in News There is an urgent need to strengthen the public distribution system and the MGNREGS. Several States are under lockdown again. This will have severe implications for the livelihoods of those in the informal sector. There is adequate evidence that migrant workers and the rural poor have been facing […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 26th May 2021
Slowing the pace of India’s mucormycosis threat Why in News The alarming situation of mucormycosis in patients diagnosed and treated for COVID19 has emerged as no surprise in the medical oncology community field. This outcome was the greatest fear as the administration of dexamethasone and other steroids began to become common. Some States, including Tamil […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 25th May 2021
Expanding the scope of POCSO Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Over the last nine years, India has sought to “protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment and pornography” through the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). But POCSO has not been without controversy or deficiency. Recently, the Supreme Court had to injunct […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th May 2021
The many benefits of an eco-tax Why in News The Indian government announced a pandemic related stimulus package in FY 2020-21 though there was large decline in tax revenue. The fiscal deficit for FY 202021 is projected to be 9.5% of the GDP; for 202122, it is pegged at 6.8%. The focus is on maintaining […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 22nd May 2021
Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) Why in News The government has announced a 137% increase in the subsidy on di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), from Rs 511.55 to Rs 1,211.55 per 50-kg bag. About di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) DAP is the second most commonly used fertilizer in India, with its sales of 13 lakh tonnes (lt) in 2020-21 next only […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21st May 2021
The outdated nature of bureaucracy Why in News In the 21st century, democratic countries are still relying on traditional bureaucracies to perform public policy formulation and implementation roles. These bureaucracies have outlived their relevance. Weberian bureaucracy still prefers a generalist over a specialist. A generalist officer is deemed an expert and as a […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th May 2021
Interpretations which impede a just social order Why in News On 5th May, the Supreme Court of India declared the Maharashtra law as unconstitutional which provided for reservation to the Maratha community in education and public employment in the State. Reasons of declaring Maratha law unconstitutional There are few reasons to declare Maratha Laws […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 19th May 2021
The czar of brinkmanship must seek peace Why in News The recent stand-off between Russia and Ukraine has again captured the international attention. This geopolitical situation appears to be complex due to the indirect involvement of its multiple stakeholders, including the United States, Turkey and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Issues arises between Russia […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 17th May 2021
It is getting from bad to worse for women workers Why in News The COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed millions of livelihoods and led to a sudden and large increase in poverty and a massive disruption of the labor market in India. Women workers, in particular, have borne a disproportionate burden. A widening gap The gender […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 15th May 2021
PLI for batteries should spur R&D Why in News The Cabinet’s approval to a ₹18,100 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for setting up big units to manufacture advanced batteries for electrical storage is a welcome development. Whether for electric vehicles or storage of renewable power, batteries will play an important role in a decarbonized future. […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 14th May 2021
Mucormycosis risk mitigation in the COVID battle Why in News With the emerging Pandemic in all over the world, it causing many side-effects to those who are already suffering from various disease such as older age, obese, having uncontrolled diabetes, heart or respiratory diseases and malignancies. According to the collected data, 70%-80% affected with COVID-19 […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 13th May 2021
How Israel’s Iron Dome intercepts rockets Why in News In the conflict between Israel and Palestine, both sides have taken to air strikes and rocket attacks. A video on social media showed rockets fired from Gaza being intercepted by the Israeli Iron Dome air defence system. It appeared that the rockets were hitting an invisible […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 12th May 2021
Evaluate the Ladakh crisis, keep China at bay Why in News For more than a year, the standoff between India and China at Eastern Ladakh region didn’t find any signs of resolution. No output came from the series of talks held by the two nations over the issue. It is resulted in lowering the bilateral […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 11th May 2021
On the edge Jerusalem Clash The ongoing violence in Jerusalem is a culmination of the tensions building up since the start of Ramzan in mid-April. Israeli police set up barricades at the Damascus Gate, a main entrance to the occupied Old City, preventing Palestinians from gathering there, it led to clashes. Israeli Supreme Court’s order […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 10th May 2021
India, world in middle of a ‘Third World War’ Why in News It’s now a “Third World War”. In the nineteenth century, Prussia’s Maj. Gen. Carl von Clausewitz had said: “War is a mere continuation of policy by other means”. That is what the People’s Republic of China is now engaged in — waging war […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 8th May 2021
Climate Adaptation Should Be a Public Good, Not an Asset Class Why in News In the run up to the 2020 U.S. election, “Transport is climate policy,” someone would tweet above an article about subway improvement. “Childcare is climate policy,” they’d say about a paid maternity leave proposal. The quip applied to almost everything—even voting […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 6th May 2021
Atmanirbhar Bharat & the informal sector Why in News The overarching vision of the Atmanirbhar Bharat envisages self-reliant economic development via ‘vocal for local’ and ‘make for the world’ India’s vast informal sector is poised to play an instrumental, decisive and an intriguing role in this vision. But the sector appears severely constrained to harness […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 5th May 2021
A COVID blot on India’s foreign policy canvas Why in News The second wave of COVID-19 and its agonizing consequences, prompting the country to accept foreign aid after a gap of 17 years, is bound to have far-reaching strategic implications for India. While the world realizes that India is too important to ignore, which perhaps […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 4th May 2021
The nuclear challenge Why in News The US call for “stern deterrence” in response to North Korea’s nuclear programme and Pyongyang’s angry reaction, accusing the Biden administration of being “hostile”, suggest that both countries are headed towards a diplomatic showdown. US president in his first congressional address said the nuclear programmes of Iran and North […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 1st May 2021
The rising sun in India-Japan relations Why in News New era begins at Japan with the newly elected PM Yoshihide Suga after the resignation of Shinzo Abe in terms of Foreign Policy. His visit to the United States last month has set the agenda for the wider Indo-Pacific engagement of Tokyo and its evolving priorities. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th April 2021
Production Linked Incentive schemes (PLI) Why in News On 7th April 2021 the Union Cabinet approved two Production Linked Incentive schemes (PLI) for white goods and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. Key Points This scheme would extend an incentive of 4-6% on incremental sales of goods made in India for five years. The scheme was estimated […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 26th June 2021
A stand for peace Why in News In the UN Security Council debate on the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan on June 22, India’s External Affairs Minister stated that India is concerned about the spike in violence in Afghanistan and has been strongly pressing for a comprehensive ceasefire. Violence in Afghanistan For centuries, this hapless […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 25th June 2021
Staging a comeback, re-energizing India’s Africa policy Background Africa is considered a foreign policy priority by India. The Government of India designed a forward-looking strategy to deepen relations with African countries. Its implementation was managed quite well, with much political will invested in expanding the multi-faceted engagement. Even as the COVID-19 era began in March […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 22th June 2021
A case to decriminalise suicide Why in News According to the World Health Organization, India has the highest suicide rate in the Southeast Asian region. Depression, chronic ill health, guilt, trauma, substance abuse, failure in exams, and loss of loved ones are some of the reasons which influence a person’s decision to take his or […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21th June 2021
Bringing the economy back on track Why in News The hope and optimism on display at the start of the year was rudely tossed aside by the ferocity of Covid’s second wave. State governments have imposed serious restrictions to control the situation which, in turn, impacted the economy with several leading indicators showing moderation. Households […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 19th June 2021
India must step up engagement with Lanka Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill The Sri Lankan Parliament, on 19th May, 2021, passed the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill. After the Bill becomes an Act, China will obtain an additional 269 hectares of reclaimed seafront off the Colombo port in the country’s southwest with little […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 18th June 2021
Global capital racing towards clean energy Why in News The International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Emissions (NZE) roadmap by 2050 sets out the massive investment required to cut emissions and achieve the Paris goal of restricting global surface temperature increase to below 1.5 degree Celsius. Net Zero Emissions (NZE) Under the NZE roadmap, the use […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 17th June 2021
Is Blue Dot Network an alternative to China’s BRI? Why in News Even as the geopolitical situation in the Indo-Pacific has seen the vagaries of the Sino-US rivalry in the recent past, the launch of the Executive Consultation Group for reviving the Blue Dot Network (BDN) took place in Paris on 7 June 2021. This […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 16th June 2021
An acquittal with no good, but the bad and the ugly Why in News The criminal justice system must observe the basics of a proper investigation, judicial fairness, and the survivor’s rights. The recent judgment of a trial court acquitting Tarun Tejpal, a former editor of a newsmagazine, who was charged, in 2013, of having […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 15th June 2021
Why fiscal prudence in a pandemic year? Gross Domestic Product (GDP) According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the real gross domestic product (GDP) at constant (201112) prices in 202021 is set to contract by 7.3 per cent due to the Covid19 pandemic. The possibility of double-digit recovery of GDP is most unlikely […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 14th June 2021
Children as collateral damage Why in News Last month, in the midst of the dreaded second wave, a video went viral showing children seated on the floor packing corona testing kits. None of them were wearing masks or gloves. While everyone, the media included, reacted to the unhygienic manner in which RT-PCR kits were being […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 12th June 2021
UK-India roadmap brings plenty of optimism India-UK Relations Bilaterally, the UK and India share a long history, bound together by democratic values, language, and people — often dubbed the “living bridge”. As two countries take leading roles in the world on urgent issues like combating Covid and climate change, it is also important that the […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 11th June 2021
The rope of federalism and an unwanted tug-of-war Why in News The Centre-West Bengal controversy on the conduct of Bengal’s former Chief Secretary, has thrown up several political and administrative issues that deserve our attention for the future health of our federal polity. There are two elements which need to be kept in mind while […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 9th June 2021
Bring genomic sequencing into the pandemic fight Why in News If there is one tool in the COVID 19 pandemic response, which India has been slow in adoption and has used suboptimally, it is genome sequencing. Background Effective COVID-19 pandemic response requires, inter alia, keeping track of emerging variants and then conducting further studies about […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 8th June 2021
School ranks Why in News Union Education Ministry released the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories of India. The Union Education Ministry has been attempting to get States into a competitive mode in upgrading their school education system by recognising progress with a Performance Grading Index (PGI) that assigns them a […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 7th June 2021
US-India ties to take on China China as emerging power of the World The rise of China as a major economy and military power has been a major development in the 21st century. While China’s economic clout is being felt across all the regions of the world, it has also been aggressively pursuing its military […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 5th June 2021
Saving biodiversity, securing earth’s future Why in News On this World Environment Day (June 5), with the novel coronavirus pandemic raging across our vast country, it must reflect on the ways to rebuild relationship with nature. India’s vast and rich biodiversity gives the nation a unique identity. The varied ecosystems across land, rivers, and oceans, […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 4th June 2021
Tapping trips flexibilities for public health About TRIPS The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) came into effect in January, 1995. It protects four intellectual property rights – patents, copyrights, industrial designs, and trade secrets. At the same time TRIPs contains provisions to relax or suspend these IP rights during health emergencies. […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 3rd June 2021
Adverse changes, federalism imperilled Why in News • Lack of centralization has led to poor management of the ongoing COVID19 vaccination drive, States have also raised their voices against the issue. • The current government is increasing centralization and being accused of growing incursions into sectors where State governments have a primary responsibility to govern […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 2nd June 2021
COVID diplomacy 2.0, a different order of tasks Background In the past month, the focus for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Missions abroad has shifted. While the focus in 2020, during the first wave of the pandemic, was on coordinating exports of COVID19 medicines, flights to repatriate Indians abroad (the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’) […]