Indian Express 18- January-2024 1. CUES FOR REFORM Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of educational challenges faced by adolescents in rural India. Context: The most recent Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) highlights a positive trend of more students in rural India…
Indian Express 17- January-2024 1. Davos Man & Global South Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Regional and global groupings This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of International Relations and Global Politics. Context: This week’s three summits happening at the same time—Davos in Switzerland, the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) in Kampala,…
Indian Express 16- January-2024 1. A jab in time Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of cervical cancer, its prevalence, prevention strategies, and the role of vaccination. Context: The government’s intention to target girls between the ages…
Indian Express 15- January-2024 1. Towards a pragmatic future Topic: GS3 – Environment- Renewable energy, GS2- Govt policies and intervention This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of in-depth analysis, discussion of challenges, and proposes strategies related to India’s decarbonization efforts. Context: In a recent…
Indian Express 13- January-2024 1. A GREEN FISCAL BLUEPRINT Topic: GS3 – Environment- Conservations This analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between fiscal policies, environmental conservation, and climate resilience, making it highly relevant for UPSC for both the prelims and mains examinations. Context: India has become a major player in international efforts to increase…
Indian Express 12- January-2024 1. THE SECOND CHANCE Topic: GS2 – Polity – Executive This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of legal aspects related to remission, emphasizing the role of the Supreme Court and the appropriate authority for deciding remission applications. Context: The remission…
Indian Express 11- January-2024 1. Missing a maritime doctrine Topic: GS2 – International Relations This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of India-Maldives relations, maritime security, and diplomatic strategies. Context: Tensions between India and the Maldives have increased as a result of recent disparaging comments…
Indian Express 10- January-2024 1. A note to security planners Topic: GS3 – Internal Security- Role of external state and non-state actors. This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of security challenges, both external and internal, provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary security issues. Context:…
Indian Express 9- January-2024 1. Mind the cereal gap Topic: GS3 – Agriculture- Issues of buffer stocks and Food Security This topic is not much relevant in the context of Prelims but more for Mains in the context of India’s cereal production and consumption, along with the associated policy dilemmas and implications. Context: The Foodgrains Bulletin…
Indian Express 8- January-2024 1. A god that failed Topic: GS2 – Governance- Government Policies This topic is relevant for both Prelims and Mains in the context of legislative reforms, their implications on governance. Context: The article explores how the Indian Penal Code’s criminal provisions affect employers, highlighting the recently passed Jan Vishwas Bill as a…