Editorial Analysis

In Context Iran and Saudi Arabia recently announced a Chinese-brokered deal to restore diplomatic relations. Iran and Saudi Arabia issues Struggle for influence: Iran and Saudi Arabia are engaged in an ongoing struggle for influence in the Middle East and other Muslim regions.  The two countries have provided varying degrees of support to opposing sides […]

In Context The telecom operators have gone from demanding payment to manage scarce resources on their networks to demanding payment for enormous usage on their networks. About Net neutrality Why? To enable access to the internet, various gateways have come up in the last few decades in the form of telecom service providers, personal computers […]

In Context The recently launched Vibrant Village Programme is hailed as a right step towards securing Himalayan borders. About the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) About: The Vibrant Village Programme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme recently approved by the Cabinet for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26. The scheme will provide funds for the development of […]

Context China and India have far more common interests than differences. China and India coming together Representatives of developing countries: As two neighbouring and ancient civilisations, with a combined population of 2.8 billion, China and India are representatives of developing countries and emerging economies.  Crucial period of modernisation for both: India and China are both […]

In News As the June 2023 deadline for completing the Smart Cities Mission approaches, the government has asked 20 of the worst-performing cities to buck up. These 20 cities are the ones that have completed the fewest projects under the mission. Smart Cities Mission (SCM) About: The Smart Cities Mission is an initiative of the […]

In Context Legislative inaction on burning social issues like that of ‘same-sex marriage’ will legitimise and invite judicial intervention. About Same-Sex Marriage Meaning: It is the practice of marriage between two men or between two women. Same-sex marriage has been regulated through law, religion, and custom in most countries of the world. Global position: A […]

In Context In recent years, India has made great strides in its digital strategies and data governance. Data Governance Meaning: Data governance is the process of managing the availability, usability, integrity and security of the data in enterprise systems, based on internal data standards and policies that also control data usage.  Effective data governance ensures […]

In Context IMF has forecast 6.8 per cent growth for the Indian economy in comparison to 1.6 per cent for the US.  Despite its economic growth, women’s participation in the country’s economy, polity and society has not kept pace. History of Women in decision-making roles in India Women’s suffrage: Independent India can rightly be proud […]

In Context 2023 is the 30th anniversary of the passing of the 73rd and 74th Amendments. About 73rd and 74th Amendments The Amendments:  73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were passed by Parliament in December 1992.  The Acts came into force as the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 on April 24, 1993 and the Constitution (74th […]

In Context The impact of corruption is especially heavy on common citizens and even more on poorer and vulnerable persons in communities. Corruption Corruption refers to misusing public power for personal gain. It can be done by an elected politician, civil servant, journalist, administrator of a school, or anyone in authority.  Apart from public corruption, […]