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. […]