The Hindu Editorial 18-November-2023 1. State of the economy — temper the euphoria. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy IMF Growth Projection and Post-COVID Recovery: The Indian economy has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic,with GDP growth projected to be 6.3% in 2023-24. However,there are concerns about the sustainability of this recovery, as it has been driven by…
The Hindu Editorial 17-November-2023 1. Challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Introduction: Political parties in India have historically resisted public scrutiny of their funds and their applications. The substantial funds required for party processes and operations are typically sourced from Big Business, raising concerns about potential quid pro quo arrangements. Civil…
The Hindu Editorial 16-November-2023 1. The Nobel in economics as a need to course correct. Topic: GS3 – economy Why Did It Take So Long to Recognize Economic Research on Gender Inequities? Dropping Androcentric Biases:Feminist economists argue for the need to revisit economic theory to overcome the limitations posed by its masculine nature. Economic Man’s…
The Hindu Editorial 15-November-2023 1. A Norwegian perspective of India’s digital journey. Topic: GS3 – Digital development. India’s Role in Accelerating the Digital Public Goods Agenda India’s G-20 presidency championed the G-20 Framework for Systems of Digital Public Infrastructure. This framework defines DPI as “a set of shared digital systems” used to “drive development,inclusion, innovation, trust, and competition…
The Hindu Editorial 14-November-2023 1. Enhancing representation, for a just electoral system. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Representation Disparities: An Indian Member of Parliament (MP) represents an average of 2.5 million citizens. In the U.S., a House of Representatives member represents approximately 700,000 citizens. In Pakistan, a National Assembly member represents around 600,000 citizens, and…
The Hindu Editorial 10-November-2023 1. Women in red: On an optimum menstrual hygiene policy. Topic: GS3 – Woman health. Judicial Intervention: The Supreme Court of India intervenes, setting a four-week deadline for the government to finalize a comprehensive menstrual hygiene policy. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud directs the formulation of a national model for girls’ toilet…
The Hindu Editorial 9-November-2023 1. An under-discussed facet of colonial history. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Bicentenary of Tamil Indentured Labourers in Sri Lanka (1823-2023): The bicentenary commemorates the arrival of Tamil indentured laborers in Sri Lanka in November 1823. The event called “Naam 200” in Colombo marked this significant milestone. Emphasis on the importance…
The Hindu Editorial 8-November-2023 1. The problem with the ‘70 hours a week’ line. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. N.R. Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hour Workweek Proposal: A Cloak for Profit Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy suggested that Indian youth should work 70 hours a week to make the country competitive. Several members of India Inc. supported…
The Hindu Editorial 7-November-2023 1. A telco double dip attempt that threatens Net neutrality. Topic: GS3 – Net neutrality. Context: The article discusses the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) consultation on regulating Over-The-Top (OTT) services and argues against telecom companies’ demands for OTT platforms to share bandwidth costs, emphasizing the importance of preserving net…
The Hindu Editorial 4-November-2023 1. The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis Topic: GS3 – education sector. IITs and Their Global Ventures Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are highly regarded in India’s higher education system and known internationally. They are renowned for producing leaders in high-tech and related fields. IITs face increasing challenges while expanding globally…