Editorial Analysis

Context  In the past few days there has been much talk (and considerable apprehension) about the use of nuclear weapons as a result of the Ukraine conflict. About Nuclear weapons  They are the most dangerous weapons on earth and they can destroy a whole city, potentially killing millions, and jeopardising the natural environment and lives […]

In News  G20 offers India a chance to be the architect of a new digital economy. About Digital Economy Digitalization acquires a critical element in the development of the modern economy, giving birth to an all new term- ‘Digital Economy’ as it promises to add a lot more within a short span of time.  Digitalization […]

In News  Recently ,the Nationalism of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was  compared to other prominent leaders . About Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  Veer Savarkar was a multidimensional personality – a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, poet, historian, political leader and philosopher – all combined into one He named the 1857 rebellion as the first war of independence. […]

In News  Recently ,the  story of India’s growth  in terms of its economy  has been highlighted . Background After sluggish growth for about four decades after Independence, India’s growth picked up in the early 1990s, following the reform of 1991-93.  From 2005 to 2008, it was acclaimed globally for being on top of most charts. […]

In News The Supreme Court verdict determining the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment is likely to come out next week Rationale behind the Reservation policy in India  The original intent of the reservation policy in newly independent India was to level the playing field for the most marginalised sections, those stigmatised and discriminated against […]

In News Kerala Governor and the State government have major differences over multiple issues.  About  The role, powers, and discretion of the Governor’s Office in multiple States have been the subject of constitutional, political, and legal debate for decades. Recent Controversy  The latest controversy has arisen after the Kerala Governor sought the resignation of several […]

Context Justice U.U. Lalit, the 49th CJI of India, has taken several bold initiatives to correct certain grave anomalies that have persisted in operation of the death penalty law. Key Points Efforts of CJI: Even before taking up the office of the CJI, he had displayed unique sensitivity to the plight of the condemned ‘death-row […]

Context There is an urgent need to revisit the sobering lessons of the Cuban Missile crisis to end the Russia Ukraine War. Key Points           Background:  Russia’s short ‘special military operation’ to ‘de-Nazify and de-militarise’ Ukraine is already a nine-month-war, and likely to extend into 2023;  For the present, Russia is too strong to lose and […]

Context The Union Ministry of Education released the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS). Key Points About:  The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for the Foundational Stage is developed based on the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and to enable its implementation.  Curriculum: It refers to the entirety of the organised experience […]

Context The beginnings of a renewable energy revolution rooted in agriculture is taking shape in India with the first bio-energy plant of a private company in Sangrur district of Punjab having commenced commercial operations recently. It will produce Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) from paddy straw, thus converting agricultural waste into wealth. Problem of Stubble It […]