Daily Editorial Analysis for 28th February 2023
NEW START TREATY Context Recently, Russia suspended US on-site inspections under New START Treaty with United States of America. Background The initial Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty/START-I was inked in 1991 between the United States and the former Soviet Union and entered into effect in 1994. START-I lapsed in 2009, limiting the number of nuclear weapons (to 6,000) […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 27th February 2023
Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere Context The formal launch of the Indian Oil Corporation’s patented solar cook-stove at the India Energy Week 2023 by the Prime Minister must be looked at closely from the point of view of India’s national energy story. What is Surya Nutan? Surya Nutan is a Stationary, rechargeable, and always […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 24th February 2023
Rights at the centre Context The Supreme Court recently declared that children have the right to have their genetic information kept private in Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests without their consent. The judgement came in response to an appeal made by a man who questioned the legitimacy of his second kid while charging his wife of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 23th February 2023
India can become a biodiversity champion Context Currently, India hosts 17% of the planet’s human population and 17% of the global area in biodiversity hotspots, placing it at the helm to guide the planet in becoming biodiversity champions. Initiatives taken by India towards biodiversity conservation Union Budget 2023: Union Budget 2023 mentioned “Green Growth” as […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 21th February 2023
Slow progress to creating a safe workplace for women Context Several athletes recently accused WFI (Wrestling Federation of India) of sexual harassment. The Sports Ministry wants an explanation from WFI. if WFI fails to respond, the Ministry will take action against the Federation in accordance with the rules of the National Sports Development Code, 2011. […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th February 2023
Going off-course Context Union Budget allocated for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme for 2023-24 cut by 33%. What is MGNREGA? Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) 2005, is a flagship rural job scheme of the government aimed at providing employment opportunities to the rural poor. It is one of the largest […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 20th February 2023
An effort to go green Context Over the past two years, Hyderabad, which has emerged as a powerhouse of infrastructure growth in Telangana, has won multiple awards for being a green city with an improving forest cover. Hyderabad as the Green City Hyderabad was the recognized as the ‘World Green City’, 2022, by the International Association of […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 17th February 2023
Deep sea fish conservation must not go adrift Context The Supreme Court of India has given permission to fishermen using purse seine fishing gear to fish beyond territorial waters and within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Tamil Nadu. What is Purse seine fishing? A purse seine is made of a long wall of netting framed with […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 09th February 2023
The role of labour unions in emerging sectors Context Layoffs have been taking place not only in India, but in major economies like the U.S. too. Large, medium and small enterprises as well as start ups have let go of dozens or even thousands of workers. In 2022, startups including Byju’s, Ola, Unacademy, Vedantu, Chargebee, […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 08th February 2023
Fiscal consolidation in the context of the Budget Context The Budget for 2023-24 has attempted to address the aspirations of different segments of society. It is a good effort in a difficult situation. Key Highlights Changes in the new income tax regime (in rebate limit and in tax slabs). A 33% increase in capital investment […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 07th February 2023
Freedom of speech and an ‘adolescent India’ Why in the News ? We are disappointed when adolescents are unable to behave with maturity but are often not surprised by their lack of it. Maturity, in a human, is the duty to conduct oneself in accordance with social norms, under varying circumstances, irrespective of how the […]
Daily Editorial Analysis for 04th February 2023
Charge sheet scrutiny is not a case of prying eyes Context The highest court of India reached the almost last frontier of transparency in its agreeing to the live telecast of some of its hearings, a move warmly welcomed by activists clamouring for more openness in judicial proceedings. Key Point The Chief Justice of India’s […]