Daily Editorial Analysis for 1st June 2021
Needed, a resilient health care system Why in News The pandemic has shown investments are required in the areas of critical care, emergencies and primary health care. Healthcare Systemin India The second surge of Covid-19 in India has indeed been ferocious, brought untold misery to numerous, overwhelmed the healthcare system and affected every aspect of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 30th April 2021
The Dirty Truth Why in News Newly-built “dry latrines” and “hanging toilets” in rural India are the result of the lockdowns of 2020-21 despite the Prohibition of Employment of Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, and a strict ban. Sanitary Toilets in India during 2020-21 Sanitary toilet usage has declined because of the COVID-19 […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 29th April 2021
Antimicrobial resistance: the silent threat Why in News The speed of COVID-19’s spread across international borders has underscored the need for cross national cooperation around surveillance, monitoring and disease notification — the key activities that underpin our ability to minimize the impact of acute public health events and maintain global health security. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 28th April 2021
Right priorities: On U.S. COVID-19 aid to India Why in News Recently, India-US talked over call regarding the emergence of second wave of Pandemic. India-US Talk On the conversation over call, the S. President joined India against the fight of COVID-19 and would quickly deploy a number of COVID-19-related supplies to help India battle its […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 27th April 2021
An idea on taxation that is worth a try Why in News United States Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s proposal for global coordination of corporate taxation has huge implications and proposed a global minimum tax rate. If the major world economies agree and the U.S. Congress approves the increased tax rates, it would […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 16th April 2021
Multi-polarity, scripted by the middle powers Why in News The acrimony between the United States and Chinese delegations at the Anchorage conclave on March 19, followed by U.S. President referring to Russian President as a “Killer” and President’s sharp riposte. On March 12, the US President convened an online summit meeting of the four Quad […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th April 2021
A huge, costly mistake Why in News The Ken-Betwa project which remained a pipe dream for more than three decades after it was first mooted may now become a reality. Recently Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and the Centre signed a tripartite agreement to transfer “surplus” water from the Ken basin in M.P. to the “deficit” […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21st April 2021
A low-carbon future through sector-led change Why in News Recently the ‘Leaders’ Climate Summit’ is going to organized by the United States on April 22-23. Discussions on whether India should announce a ‘net-zero’ emissions target, and by when, has started. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1.5°C report called for global carbon emissions to […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 22nd April 2021
A fresh push for green hydrogen Why in News India is going to join 15 other countries in the hydrogen club as it prepares to launch the National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM). Key Points World is aiming to produce 1.45 million tons of green hydrogen by 2023. Currently, India consumes around 5.5 million tons of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 23rd April 2021
The Chequered legacy of a Chief Justice of India Why in News The Supreme Court of India in the last five years during the tenure of the last four Chief Justices of India (CJIs), has seen an unprecedented fall — from being an independent custodian of justice, to becoming an instrumentality of the government. After […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th April 2021
Arise and rejuvenate the third layer of governance Why in News Due to emergence of second wave of Pandemic, India has been decided to celebrate National Panchayati Day on 24th April 2021 virtually. National Panchayati Day 24th April, 1993 marked as the day of historic moment, when the power was decentralized to the grassroots with […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 26th April 2021
Endeavor, leadership and the story of a nation · Recently Bangladesh and India celebrated the golden jubilee (26 March) of Bangladesh’s Independence alongside the birth centenary of ‘Banghabandu’ Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The creation of Bangladesh — from the ashes of East Pakistan — is presumably India’s finest foreign policy triumph till date, and it defies […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 15th April 2021
Why less may be more for India and China Why in News After a major rupture in relations of India and China in the border crisis, both nations seek a new equilibrium. Track-II Consensus which was held in early April was the first of its kind to be held after the border crisis. This Consensus […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 14th April 2021
BIMSTEC needs to reinvent itself Why in News Recently the foreign ministers of BIMSTEC (the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) conduct its 17th meeting virtually on 1st April 2021. Major task was to pave the way for the next summit, the grouping’s fifth, due to be held in Sri Lanka […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 13th April 2021
Not on the same page at sea Why in News In last week, India was agitated when the USS John Paul Jones carried out a Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands. Indian observers were reacted on it with shock and it was heightened when an unusual press release […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 10th April 2021
India does have a refugee problem Why in News The Myanmar junta case which on killing its way into power being turned away at the Indian border in the Northeast has once again revived the domestic debate about refugee protection in India. Highlights The current plight of the Myanmarese has been preceded by that of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 9th April 2021
Explaining Pakistan’s flip-flop on trade with India Pakistan’s double U-turn on resuming trade with India highlights the internal differences within Ministries, between business and political communities, and the emphasis on politics over economy and trade. It also signifies Pakistan cabinet’s grandstanding, linking normalization of ties with India to Jammu and Kashmir. On March 31, Pakistan’s […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 8th April 2021
Abortion is a woman’s right to decide For a women Motherhood is the best feeling in the world and to her abortion is the biggest and sad decision. But in some situations or circumstances she has to take this strong decision. Abortion affects women in both way emotionally as well as physically. Abortion is nothing […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th July 2020
Israeli team arrives for trials of rapid tests for COVID-19 Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Why in News: An Israeli team led by a high-ranking research and development (R&D) defence official have arrived in India. Key Details: The multi-pronged mission is code-named “Operation Breathing Space”. The mission […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th July 2020
Russian Navy will soon get hypersonic n-weapons, says Putin Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Why in news: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that the Russian Navy would be armed with hypersonic nuclear strike weapons and underwater nuclear drones. Key Details: The weapons include: The Poseidon underwater […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th July 2020
India, Sri Lanka seek to reset ties in the time of polls and pandemic Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Why in News: According to experts, amidst the pandemic and time for polls in Sri Lanka, both India and China have diverse avenues to deepen. Recent Developments: Despite […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th July 2020
Women officers can now get permanent commission in Army Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Why in news: The Defence Ministry’s Sanction Letter follows a Supreme Court verdict that directed the government that women Army officers be granted permanent commission and command postings in all services other than […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd July 2020
Indian Navy holds passage exercise with ‘USS Nimitz’ carrier group Paper: III Mains: Science and technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Why in News? Indian naval ships conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with the United States Navy’s USS Nimitz carrier strike group near the Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands as it is transiting […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22nd July 2020
China repeats claim on Bhutan’s east Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Why in news: China said that it has offered Bhutan a “package solution” to its boundary dispute, reviving a reference to its 1996 proposal for a territory swap to give Bhutan the disputed areas in its north […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 28th July 2020
1. The majority cannot afford a balanced diet Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Context: The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 (SOFI 2020) report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in partnership with other United Nations organisations. Key Details: Basic energy sufficient diet: This takes into […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 27th July 2020
The chilling effect of criminal contempt Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Context: Initiation of proceedings for criminal contempt of court against lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan. Background: Prashant Bhushan had recently put out a tweet with a photograph where he criticised the current Chief Justice of India (CJI), S.A. Bobde for […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 25th July 2020
Arms and the women Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Background The Indian Army is what is called a command-oriented Army. That is, anyone who has to be given further positions up the chain of command has to first be experienced in command at the level of a full […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th July 2020
Escalating tensions Paper: Mains: General Studies- II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. Context: The U.S.’s decision to close China’s consulate in Houston is an unprecedented escalation in the steadily deteriorating ties between the world’s two largest economies. Background: A tariff warbetween the two countries started in 2018. The increased tariffs on Chinese goods […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 22nd July 2020
The main planks in a counter-China policy Paper: Mains: General Studies-III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management Context: The situation along the China-India border in Ladakh region is still tense. The disengagement process is proving difficult, and the latest meeting of the Corps Commanders on July 14 has not resulted in any demonstrable […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 19th February 2020
Powering the health-care engine with innovation GS Paper II Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Mains: Role of start-ups in mainstreaming innovation in the Indian health system. What’s the News? As the scale of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th February 2020
One in three adolescents face online abuse, finds study by NGO GS Paper III Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT Prelims: Cyber bullying What’s the News? One in every three adolescents exposed to the Internet are victims of cyberbullying and other forms of online abuse and nearly half of the users display some level […]
Daily Editorial to Read for 19th February 2020
THE HINDU Birds hit In US trade action, an Indian counter-strategy- Biswajit Dhar Powering the health-care engine with innovation- Amitabh Kant & Indu Bhushan The significance of the term ‘secular’- Rajiv Bhargava Its time to empower mayors- T. Ramakrishnan Lending a helping hand THE INDIAN EXPRESS In her own right A just verdict- Upendra Baxi […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th February 2020
Women in Army Paper: II For Mains: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Context of News: The Supreme Court recently brought women officers in 10 streams of the Army on a par with their male counterparts in all respects, setting aside longstanding objections of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 18th February 2020
An unclear revamp GS Paper III Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations Mains: Restructuring of the Ministry of External Affairs What’s the News? There has been persisting gap between India’s potential to play a global role and performance, which shows us more as a regional power. Restructuring of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 17th February 2020
Missing Link of grain management system and food security act From Budget Paper: III For Prelims: About Procurement Price & Minimum Support price. For Mains: Major Crops; Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints. Context of News: In recent tabled budget, there is massive reduction in food subsidy. The revised estimates (RE) […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th February 2020
PM flags off Kashi Mahakal Express Paper: II For Prelims: Swadesh Darshan Scheme. For Mains: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Context of News: The Kashi Mahakal Express that links three Jyotirlingas in two States, flagged off by Prime Minister recently from Varanasi, had […]
Daily Editorial to Read for 18th February 2020
The Hindu India’s disturbing trauma narrative: Vikram Patel May the force be strengthened: K. V. Madhusudhanan A royal mess. Women-at-arms. The Indian Express The new faultline: Pratap Bhanu Mehta The $5 trillion arithmetic: Kaushik Basu When Yankee goes home: C Raja Mohan Live Mint An Indian army that can now be led by a woman. […]
Daily Editorial to Read for 17th February 2020
The Hindu 1. China, the media and truth telling in a crisis- Ananth Krishanan 2. In political micro-targeting, the vulnerable Indian voter- Prashant Singh & Meghna Sharma 3. Museums without meaning- Nachiket Chanchani 4. Strident Nationalism and rigorous journalism- A S Pannerselvan 5. An unclear revamp- Mukul Sanwal 6. Perverse Zeal Indian Express 1. […]