Indian Express 4- December-2023 1) Indian Navy: A Beacon of Aatmanirbharta Context: In discussing the necessity of attaining self-reliance in military gear, the article highlights the takeaways from the most recent international conflicts. Against this context, the Indian Navy in particular has embraced the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbharta, or self-reliance, with the aim…
Indian Express 2-December-2023 1) New India, new diplomacy Context: The article evaluates India’s diplomatic evolution and highlights the need of quick and astute communication in foreign policy. It compares and contrasts the new proactive and assertive approach with the previous decades of diplomatic numbness, attributing this change to potent one-liners and decisive acts. Historical Perspective:…
Indian Express 1-December-2023 1) The leader India needs to be Context: Palestinian terrorists led by Hamas launched an invasion of southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on October 7, which resulted in a high death toll among civilians and military action. The humanitarian situation was made worse by Israel’s aerial bombardment and ground invasion of…
Indian Express 30-November-2023 1) Stepping up, together Context: Following India’s one-year tenure as G20 president, attention turns to evaluation of the obstacles encountered and the revolutionary agenda pursued. The world has seen several changes during this time, including the COVID-19 pandemic’s aftermath, climate change risks, unstable financial markets, and mounting debt. India sought to provide…
Indian Express 28-November-2023 1) In DBT, D is for dignity Context: Globally acclaimed as a logistical wonder, India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system uses digital public infrastructure to immediately distribute beneficiaries’ rewards from multiple government initiatives. According to reports, DBT has been used in 310 government programs across 53 ministries, with an estimated 1.14 percent of…
Indian Express 27-November-2023 1) NO COP-PING OUT Context: With record-breaking global temperatures and an urgent need to reduce emissions, the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, which starts on November 30, is expected to be a crucial test of nations’ will. A 43% reduction in emissions is recommended by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) this…
Indian Express 25-November-2023 1) CURBING EXUBERANCE Context: As stated in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) July financial stability report, there is growing cause for concern regarding the recent spike in consumer lending, especially unsecured loans. Over the last two years, retail loans have increased at an unsettling rate that is almost twice as fast…
Indian Express 24-November-2023 1) Engaging With APEC Context: After a 12-year hiatus, the US hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in San Francisco in 2023, sending a strong message that the country now views itself as a major player in the world economy. The summit was largely an economic forum, but it also had…
Indian Express 23-November-2023 1) PUBLIC GOOD VS FREEBIES Context: Much of the intellectual class has criticized political parties for their vast welfare pledges during the current state elections. This criticism is not new; the Supreme Court has already discussed the matter and voiced concern about the “irrational freebies” that political parties promise, which could put…
Indian Express 22-November-2023 1) On our terms, in our time Context: India’s Quad partners—Australia, Japan, and the US are renewing high-level political engagement with China, raising concerns about how suitably Delhi is currently handling Beijing relations. India’s position needs to be reevaluated in light of recent diplomatic encounters, such as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s…