Editorial Analysis

Syllabus: GS2/ Important International Institutions In News India’s neighbourhood dilemmas India’s “Act East Asia” Policy– Announced in November 2014 is a diplomatic initiative to promote economic, strategic and cultural relations with the vast Asia-Pacific region at different levels.– It involves intensive engagement with Southeast Asian countries in the fields of: a. Connectivity, trade, culture, defence and […]

Syllabus: GS2/ India & Foreign Relations, International Organisations & Groupings In Context Recent visits of Italian PM to India  Facets of Evolving Bilateral Relations  Issues Way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] Italy looks at the Indo-Pacific from the perspective of an “enlarged Mediterranean”. Analyze, what are the facets of India’s growing relationship with Italy?

Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, GS3/ Nuclear Technology In Context Artificial intelligence– It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. – It is related to the similar task of using computers to understand human intelligence, but AI does not have to confine itself to biologically observable methods.Significance– AI would […]

Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance  In Context Finance Commission 16th Finance Commission – Terms of Reference– The Finance Commission shall make recommendations as to the following matters, namely:a. The distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be, divided between them and the allocation […]

Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Management of Social Sector, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues related to development of social sector involving healthcare etc In Context About disability – Data Challenges Challenge of Disability in Rural India Suggestions The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016:  The SPARK Project1. The ILO and the International Fund for Agricultural Development […]

Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance  In Context Position of Indian states & Civil governance  Challenges Suggestions Way Ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] Analyse the role of Indian states in the development trajectory of India. What are the limitations & challenges for the states at the political and policy level?

Syllabus: GS3/ Conservation/Environmental Pollution & Degradation In Context Urban Pollution in India Challenges Suggestions Advantages of Electric Vehicles Challenges of Electric Vehicles  – Lower operating costs: Electric vehicles have lower fuel costs and require less maintenance than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.– Environmental benefits: EVs produce zero emissions and can significantly reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas […]

Syllabus: GS2/ Agreements Involving India &/or Affecting India’s Interests In Context Global South & Maritime Security Challenges of Maritime Security in the Global South Suggestions & Way ahead Daily Mains Question[Q] What are the challenges of maritime security in the Global South? Analyse India’s role in the security of the Global South, especially in the […]

Syllabus: GS2/Judiciary, Government Policies & Interventions, GS1/ Social Justice In Context All-India Judicial Service (AIJS) Current recruitment of Judges– Articles 233 and 234 of the Constitution of India deal with the appointment of district judges, and place it in the domain of the states.– The selection process is conducted by the State Public Service Commissions […]

Syllabus: GS3/ Indian Economy & Related Issues In Context What Is Dollarization? Significance of Dollarisation  Ecuador’s Example of Dollarization– Precursor:1. The Ecuadorian economy suffered a series of debilitating crises in the late 1990s, with economic output contracting by almost 7%, inflation at roughly 67%, and the domestic currency, the Sucre, depreciating by almost 200% in […]