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 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 […]