Editorial Analysis

In News  It is expected that India at 100  will be an equitable country, built on firm access to high-quality healthcare. About the vision  Provider of healthcare personnel  to the world : India is blessed with a growing economy and a huge, young population that is relatively healthy therefore it can become a provider of […]

In Context  Electronics industry is critically dependent on Semiconductors. India’s National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019 aims for the electronics industry to achieve a turnover of about Rs 33 lakh crore by 2025. Potential of Semiconductor industry Semiconductors are critical technological components for emerging technologies viz. artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things applications, 5G […]

In News The Governor’s assent is the most crucial act in the whole law-making process. Key Points Role of Governor in ‘Bill to Law’ Process:  A Bill passed by the State Assembly becomes law only after it is assented to by the Governor.  The Governor being a part of the State legislature, the process of […]

In News  Recently ,The Supreme Court enabled the live streaming of the hearing of cases.  It will run through the webcast of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).  About  In 2018 a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court allowed live-streaming in cases of constitutional and national importance.  Attorney General KK Venugopal, who has for long advocated […]

In News  Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated annually in India on October 2, marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is also regarded as the ‘Father of the Nation’. The United Nations also celebrates October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence to honour Gandhi’s belief in peace and non-violence. About Mahatma Gandhi He was […]

Context India has made significant progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) concerning sanitation. Background The concept of sanitation in the Indian context has been around since the Indus Valley civilisation.  However, till 2014, sanitation coverage in India was as low as 39 per cent.  Around 55 crore people in rural areas were without […]

In News The murder of 19-year-old girl, a receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand, has jolted the dreams of many young girls all over the country. About  There is a fresh wave of anxiety and fear that is generated in the minds of girls who have such dreams and their parents. Urban centres vs small […]

In News  There has been an increase in the magnitude, the frequency and the intensity of floods in many parts of the world.  Nearly a third of Pakistan is experiencing devastation, with a spread of diseases and severe shortage of potable water after intense flooding.  Major Events  In June 2022 Assam experienced one of its […]

In News  Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India to develop the West Seti and Seti River (SR6) projects — a total of 1,200 MW. Background  In an MoU in 2012, China was assigned to develop the project, but it withdrew in 2018, citing issues of resettlement and rehabilitation. Subsequently, Nepal tried to […]

In News  Recently ,The National Conference of State Tourism Ministers ended with the adoption of the “Dharamshala Declaration” which affirms commitment toward developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”. Potential of Tourism Sector In India Tourism and Hospitality sector is one of the largest […]