Indian Express 6- December-2023 1) VOWS FOR THE PLANET Context: India is committed to addressing climate change and its global implications, as demonstrated by the negotiations at COP28 in Dubai. The country aims to become the first major economy to achieve developed country status driven by sustainable energy. Extending the accomplishments of COP26, which secured…
Indian Express 5- December-2023 1) CENTRES OF INCLUSION Context: The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), located in New Delhi, recently made public its plan to open a transgender healthcare center of excellence in 2024. This action is noteworthy in light of the historical marginalization and discrimination experienced by transgender people, who were frequently…
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…