Editorial Analysis

Should Agriculture Income be Taxed? Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, GS3/Indian Economy & Related Issues, Agriculture Context Recently, the debates were floated around exemptions and non-taxation of agricultural income in India. History of agricultural taxation 1860: The history of agricultural tax can be traced back to 1860.  It applied to income from all sources […]

Measuring hunger across States Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context An India-specific hunger index at the level of States and Union Territories helps evaluate the extent of undernourishment at a more localised scale. India’s challenge of hunger & undernourishment Despite being a major food producer […]

Are natural disasters man-made? Syllabus: GS3/ Disaster Management In Context Humans have played an important role in enhancing the risk from climate hazards. Disasters around the world  Disasters around the world are claiming more and more lives. The consequences of climate change are already on our doorstep.  Recently, three continents were gripped by heat waves.  […]

Artificial Intelligence Assisted Terrorism  Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions; GS3/ Science & Technology, Challenges to Internal Security In Context The utilisation and possession of AI-based technologies by terrorist organisations pose a significant and concerning threat to the stability of States. About Artificial Intelligence (AI) About: It is the science and engineering of making intelligent […]

Understanding curbs on rice exports Syllabus: GS3/ Agriculture In Context The Indian government has recently prohibited the export of white rice. About Rice crop Location: Rice is grown in almost all the states in the country however the major 5 states in rice production are West Bengal, UP, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. West […]

Jan Dhan 2.0: Consider a Universal Basic Income Syllabus: GS1/ Social Empowerment Context Jan Dhan 2.0 can enable us to envision a social safety net in the form of a universal basic income (UBI). Universal Basic Income (UBI) A basic income is an income unconditionally granted to all citizens on an individual basis, without means […]

India needs comprehensive sexuality education Syllabus: GS1/Population & Associated Issues; GS2/Government Policies & Interventions In News Understanding sexual consent is important not only to learn about violation and abuse, but also to maintain healthy relationships. Younger population & issue of Sexual Offence India’s younger population: In India, every fifth person is between the ages of […]

Emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism  Syllabus: GS2/ Polity and Governance  In Context There are a number of issues that have varying consequences on India’s fiscal federalism which need review. About Fiscal Federalism About: It deals with the division of financial powers as well as the functions between multiple levels of the federal government.  It […]

Expansion of BRICS Syllabus: GS2/ Important International Institutions In Context The BRICS economic coalition of emerging markets has decided to extend membership invitations to six nations. More about the news Johannesburg Summit: In its ongoing summit at Johannesburg, South Africa, BRICS has invited Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, and Ethiopia.  Their […]

Election Commissioners’ Appointment Bill Syllabus: GS2/ Constitutional Bodies, Representation of People’s Act In News The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, was recently introduced in Rajya Sabha. Need for the law Appointment of election commissioners: The Supreme Court while examining a series of petitions […]