1. Should doctors be kept out of the Consumer Protection Act? Topic: GS2 – Governance GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The Supreme Court’s recent ruling exempting advocates from the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, and its suggestion to re-examine the inclusion of medical professionals under the same Act, has sparked a debate on…
1. When control is disguised as reform Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● Recent judicial decisions by the Supreme Court, including declaring electoral bonds unconstitutional and granting bail to prominent figures, have sparked debates about the Court’s independence and effectiveness amidst allegations of executive influence and online attacks on its legitimacy. Overview…
1. Climate change, a passing cloud in Indian politics Topic: GS3 – Environment and Ecology – Environmental pollution and degradation Context ● The article highlights the conspicuous absence of climate change discourse in India’s recent general election, despite global environmental crises and calls for sustainable development. ● It discusses the calculated omission of climate issues…
1. Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary Context ● The Supreme Court of India is poised to assess the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) amid concerns over its potential discriminatory effects, especially towards Muslims. ● The article discusses the broader implications of legislative malice,…
1. A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable Sections – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Context ● The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India announced a new scheme on November 30, 2023, to…
1. The hyperpoliticisation of Indian higher education Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Education Context ● The article discusses the politicisation of Indian higher education, highlighting historical trends and contemporary challenges. ● It outlines instances of political interference in academic appointments, attacks on academic freedom, and student involvement in campus politics. ● The erosion of…
1. Health advice to take with no pinch of salt Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context ● The article discusses the overshadowed public health issue of hypertension amidst concerns over COVID-19 vaccine risks. ● It highlights global and Indian perspectives on hypertension, public health initiatives like the India Hypertension Control Initiative, and strategies…
1. Social media’s impact on Indian politics Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Effects of globalisation on Indian society GS2 – Indian Polity. Context ● The article delves into the rise of social media influencers like Dhruv Rathee and Ravish on YouTube is reshaping political narratives in India. ● Traditional media’s shift towards provocative content…
1. Young people fade away when there is no vision Topic: GS1 – Indian Society – Social Empowerment. Context ● The article discusses the alarming trend of student suicides in Kota, Rajasthan, attributed to academic pressure from competitive entrance examinations. ● It highlights the detrimental effects of coaching institutes and standardised entrance exams on students’…
1. Declining poverty ratio: a continuing trend Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Context The article discusses trends in poverty and inequality based on the 2022-23 Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) by the NSSO. It highlights debates among researchers regarding data comparability, measurement complexities, and methodological changes over time….