The Hindu Editorial 31-October-2023 1. The COVID-19 death toll in India, getting it right Topic: GS3 – Health sector Measuring Pandemic Impact: Excess mortality is a key metric used to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is calculated by comparing observed mortality during the pandemic with expected mortality based on pre-pandemic trends. Challenges…
The Hindu Editorial 30-October-2023 1. Give up impropriety, demonstrate impartiality. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Role of the Chief Justice of India Chief Justice of India expresses concern over the inaction of the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker in handling disqualification petitions of its members. Emphasizes the importance of following court orders and maintaining the dignity of…
The Hindu Editorial 28-October-2023 1. Women can make the world better. Topic: GS3 – gender equality. Gender Disparities in Economics Historically, economic history has focused on men and their contributions, as evidenced by the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. The Nobel Prize has been awarded to significantly more men (90) than women (3), with…
The Hindu Editorial 27-October-2023 1. Manipur needs a platform for ‘samvad’. Topic: GS2 – Dispute resolution. Introduction: India’s Intellectual Tradition India’s intellectual tradition values considering the opponent’s viewpoint seriously for better understanding and constructive dialogue. This tradition, known as “samvad” or dialogue, contrasts with coercion and violence driven by those who claim absolute truth. Changes…
The Hindu Editorial 26-October-2023 1. Women, marriage and labour market participation. Topic: GS3 – gender equality. Importance of Women’s Labor Force Participation: Enhances economic prospects and household decision-making power. Influences intra and inter-household bargaining power. Significant implications for a nation’s overall economic progress. Claudia Goldin’s Contributions: Claudia Goldin received the Economics Nobel for advancing understanding…
The Hindu Editorial 25-October-2023 1. An India-Canada bonding that is in danger of snapping. Topic: GS2 – international relations Context: In recent times the conflicts between India – Canada have increased and uncertainty exists in the current state of diplomatic relations between Canada and India. Diverse Indian Emigrant Groups: India is a significant source of…
The Hindu Editorial 23-October-2023 1. The Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: The Supreme Court of India, in Supriyo Chakraborty, ruled that there is no fundamental right to marry, effectively prohibiting same-sex marriages. Protection from Harassment: While denying same-sex marriage, the Court unanimously directed that same-sex couples…
The Hindu Editorial 21-October-2023 1. Frosty ties: On the worsening India-Canada ties Topic: GS2 – International relations Context: India has reduced the number of Canadian diplomats in India from 62 to 21. This move follows tensions that arose from Canadian allegations of India’s involvement in the killing of Canadian national and Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh…
The Hindu Editorial 20-October-2023 1. Significant regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up study Context: According to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia, roughly 52% of cervical cancer cases diagnosed across India between 2012 and 2015 survived based on Population Based Cancer Registries (PBCRs) data. A research team,…
The Hindu Editorial 19-October-2023 1. The explosion of digital uncertainty Topic: GS3 – artificial intelligence Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): Recent developments in Generative AI have garnered global attention in various sectors. The Government of India has published a comprehensive report on the opportunities and challenges posed by this AI wave. Indian IT industry…