Indian Express 9-November-2023 1) A matter of integrity Context: India celebrated its liberation from foreign rule on August 15, 1947, and set out on a path toward freedom and existence. The Indian Constitution then went into effect on January 26, 1950, which launched a democratic path based on values like equality, individual rights, the rule…
Indian Express 8-November-2023 1) The sickness in the air Context: The National Capital Region (NCR) in particular is experiencing a severe air pollution crisis, and Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached concerning levels. The declining quality of the air has resulted in some limitations, such as Delhi’s odd-even program, and the Bombay High Court…
Indian Express 7-November-2023 1) DELAYED, DENIED Context: In order to address violence against women, it is sometimes recommended that women be encouraged to come forward and make official complaints. Justice will triumph once the legal system is put into place, according to popular thinking. But an analysis of more than 4 lakh FIRs in Haryana…
Indian Express 6-November-2023 1) CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER Context: The Delhi Declaration, signed by India during its G20 chairmanship, committed the world health architecture to strengthening. Strengthening current infectious disease surveillance systems, using the One Health model, improving pandemic preparedness, and creating more resilient, equitable, sustainable, and inclusive health systems were the main goals. This…
Indian Express 4-November-2023 1) A matter of greying Context: The prospects for the population of India and the destiny of humanity are important topics of interest and concern. In a 2019 research, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) projected that by 2027, India would overtake China as the world’s most populous nation. This forecast has…
Indian Express 3-November-2023 1) Clearing the Dust, lifting the Haze Context: Mumbai’s air quality has been declining for a number of reasons, including unfavorable weather and emissions from a variety of sources, with dust emissions from construction activities emerging as a major contributor. This article will discuss the various steps that the construction sector can…
Indian Express 2-November-2023 1) Apple’s Alert Context: Ahead of the approaching elections, privacy and security concerns have been raised in relation to recent reports of monitoring on leaders of opposition parties in India. These accusations are not new; similar claims about the use of spyware, specifically Pegasus, to target members of civil society, journalists, and…
Indian Express 1-November-2023 1) EVERY DROP COUNTS Context: A recent study from the United Nations University has sounded the alarm, stating that 27 of India’s 31 aquifers are running out of water more quickly than they can be filled in. For more than ten years, there has been constant worry about this grave situation. The…
Indian Express 31-October-2023 1) To clear the air Context: According to a recent report on the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), the health effects of air pollution are causing Indians to lose 5.3 years of life expectancy on average. With an estimated 11.9-year life loss, Delhi’s estimate is considerably worse. In addition to premature mortality,…
Indian Express 30-October-2023 1) Restrictive Export Policies Impacting Agriculture Context: Restrictive export regulations have been implemented by the Indian government in an attempt to contain food inflation ahead of the next state elections. This has a negative impact on agriculture, especially basmati rice. Although the goal of these steps is to keep inflation from becoming…