Editorial Analysis

In News Recently, the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) released a white paper on ‘Making India a Global Power House in the Farm Machinery Industry’. Farm mechanisation Meaning: Farm mechanisation refers to the development and use of machines that can replace human and animal power in agricultural processes with the end objective of […]

In Context India is faced with a milk shortage & the Centre has reportedly been considering the import of butter and ghee. India’s dairy sector India’s success story in milk production was scripted by Dr Verghese Kurien, known as the “Father of the White Revolution” in India Dairy: It is the single largest agricultural commodity […]

In Context By March 2024, India aims to digitise 100 per cent of its land records and the land registration process and give a unique 14-digit alpha-numeric identity, also called Bhu-Aadhaar. ULPIN (Unique Land Parcel Identification Number)/ Bhu-Aadhaar About: Department of Land Resources (DoLR) along with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Department […]

In Context The Central Government has recently introduced Bill to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. About the Cooperative Societies About: A co-operative society is a voluntary association of individuals having common needs who join hands for the achievement of common economic interest.  Its aim is to serve the interest of the poorer sections […]

In Context Most mature democracies are now using AI tools for better pieces of legislation and parliamentary procedures. About Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is attracting the attention of entrepreneurs, political leaders, and policymakers the world over.  About: It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.  It is related […]

In Context India must raise its own fishing fleet and build modern harbours to further its blue economy & security goals. What is Blue Economy? According to the World Bank, the blue economy is the: “Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of ocean ecosystem.”  European […]

In Context Recently, concern was expressed about the degree of human rights violations in police stations in the country. Issue of inhumane policing The history of policing in many countries is pockmarked by episodes of excesses.  The U.S. is one country which has had far too many instances of police torture.  In contrast, police handling […]

In News India recently announced a number of measures to support Bhutan’s development plans during Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck’s visit.  India-Bhutan Bilateral Relations Bhutan shares its border with four Indian states:  Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim with a length of 699 km and serves as a buffer between India and China. […]

In Context The government introduced The Forest (Conservation), Amendment Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to make changes to The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The proposed amendments to the Act are criticised for weakening the very purpose of the legislation. Background of the legislation The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980: Following Independence, vast swathes of forest land […]

In Context Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs said it would “standardise” 11 place names in what China calls “South Tibet or Zangnan”, an area consistently controlled by India.  China’s renaming for places in Arunachal Pradesh About: China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs put out names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh in Chinese, Tibetan and pinyin […]