Editorial Analysis
Floods and a ‘Preventive Measure’
Syllabus: GS3/Disaster Management Context: Floods: Floods in India:– Floods are a recurrent phenomenon, causing huge loss of lives and damage to livelihood systems, property, infrastructure and public utilities.– Flood related damages show an increasing trend because of increase in population, rapid urbanisation, growing developmental and economic activities in flood plains coupled with global warming.– Out […]
UN Security Council Reform
Syllabus: GS2/Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests In News United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Need for UN reforms Challenges of UN reforms Way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] The Security Council is clearly ripe for reform to bring it into the second quarter of the 21st century. Analyse.
Dangers of AI
Syllabus: GS3/Developments in Science and Technology Context About Dangers of AI The benefits of AI are so large, from healthcare, defence and defence that the downsides are often ignored. Do you know?– The AI safety letter, which was signed by more than 2,900 industry experts and academics, called for a six-month halt on training AI […]
Maritime Security
Syllabus: GS3/ Security Challenges and their Management News: Maritime Security of India Do you know?– Earlier, considering the rising militant assaults on commercial shipping, the US announced Operation Prosperity Guardian, with the support of allies and partners to protect regional maritime traffic. – Houthis are members of the Zaydi Shiite movement that has been fighting Yemen’s […]
Path for Women-Led Development
In Context The Prime Minister of India urged G20 Ministers to adopt a “game-changing action plan for women-led development. About Women-Led Development Status and Progress in India Data Analysis Steps As of February, 2023 ,over 69% of houses are either solely or jointly owned by women. Challenges Conclusion and Way Forward Source:TH Mains Practice Question [Q] […]
Macroeconomic Reasons for India’s Jobs Crisis
Syllabus: GS3/Indian Economy Context: Key Highlights : Macro-economic reasons Low Labour Demand: Growth and Labour Productivity: Jobless Growth: Solution to the Jobs Crisis: Macroeconomic Policy Framework: Do you know ?Keynesian revolution in Macroeconomics:– Keynes states that in times of economic crisis, the government needs to increase public spending and cut indirect taxes, to revive the […]
India’s Defence Budgeting
Syllabus :GS 3/Defense/Economy In News Status of Defense Budget Need for Defense Budget Concerns Parliamentary panel recent recommendations Conclusion and Way Forward Source:TH Mains Practise Question Do you agree with the view that the evolving global security scenario requires India to increase its Defence expenditure ? Give reasons in support of your arguments.
AI Regulation Needs to Get Serious and Global
Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In News Artificial Intelligence Challenges Global Initiatives Recent global initiatives have taken significant steps towards establishing a regulatory framework that balances innovation with ethical considerations. Suggestions Way Ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] Examine the global initiatives towards establishing a regulatory framework on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Suggest ways for effective implementation […]
Accelerating Regional Cooperation in BIMSTEC
Syllabus: GS2/ Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests In Context BIMSTEC Significance India & BIMSTEC Challenges Suggestions & way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] Analyse the significance of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) for India & the region. What are the challenges faced by the organisation?