Editorial Analysis

Starlink: New Sovereign of Low-earth Orbit  Syllabus: GS3/ Science & Technology In Context  Starlink’s importance in Ukraine has hammered in how high-speed satellite Internet access is quickly becoming the most valuable strategic resource in a conflict or war-stricken region.  About the Starlink Project Starlink is a satellite constellation that comprises thousands of small satellites in […]

The startup ecosystem which has been in overdrive for the past few years is now showing signs of weakness.

Age of consent in India  Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation. In Context Recently, Bombay High Court stated that it is high time India considered reducing the age of consent for sex.  Defining consent POCSO: A ‘child’ under POCSO is defined as any person below the age […]

Pathways for Digital Inclusion Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In Context As India leads the conversation on digital public infrastructure (DPI) and digital transformation at the G20, it is an opportune moment to steer the wheel towards inclusive DPIs. What is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?  DPI refers to digital solutions that enable basic functions […]

Reform Policing Syllabus: GS2/ Important Aspects of Governance, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development In Context Incidents like an outbreak of communal violence in Delhi region & violence in Manipur’s Imphal Valley raises concerns over the role of law enforcement. About the Law and Order & Policing in India ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ […]

Preserving Tribal Culture Syllabus: GS2/Government Policies & Interventions In News The vision of inclusive growth and community-led development is not an idea but an actionable strategy for Odisha in its 5T (transparency, technology, teamwork, time-limit, leading to transformation)-driven development model.  Tribal population in India  India comprises 8.6% tribal population, has access to an enormous indigenous […]

Lynching, Mob violence & Judiciary fiat Syllabus: GS3/Extremism, Challenges to Internal Security, Various Security Agencies; GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions.  In News The Supreme Court has recently reminded the Union and several State governments of their “consistent failure” to act against the lynching and mob violence.  The Court has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs, […]

How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure? Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context A recently released private report claims of ‘Bypassing Ayushman Bharat & deceiving poor patients in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital’. Health Sector in India Healthcare has become one of India’s largest sectors, both […]

The SCO is a success story that can get better Syllabus: GS2/ India & Foreign Relations, International Organisations & Groupings In News Recently, India successfully hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).  Highlights of the 23rd Meeting of SCO’s Council of Heads of State  Leaders […]

Internet from a Sachet  Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In Context Digital connectivity is a sine qua non for everything digital in today’s world.  India’s digital connectivity landscape The connectivity landscape has been transformed in the last seven years in India due to multiple factors like  The boom in mobile telephony (a billion-plus mobile […]