The Hindu Editorial 18-October-2023 1. Demolishing the frame from outside the Constitution Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Recent events in India, including the arrest of journalists and raids on news organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, have raised concerns about freedom of speech and expression. Chilling Effect: Other trends that point to a…
The Hindu Editorial 17-October-2023 1. The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA Topic: GS3 – environmental protection. Context: Recent environmental incidents in mountainous regions, such as the Teesta dam breach in Sikkim and floods/landslides in Himachal Pradesh, raise concerns about India’s development model and its impact on the environment. What is Environmental Impact Assessment…
The Hindu Editorial 16-October-2023 1. The world needs to stop taking water for granted. Topic: GS3 – water scarcity. Introduction: Water is essential for food production and nutrition security. Climate change is exacerbating water scarcity and variability, threatening food and nutrition security. Urgent action is needed to manage water wisely and sustainably. Challenges: Water scarcity…
The Hindu Editorial 14-October-2023 1. India must pressure Israel to act responsibly in the face of terror. Topic: GS2 – International relations Context: After the massacre of Israeli citizens by Hamas fighters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed India’s solidarity with Israel. What does the article say about ongoing Israel – Palestine conflict: India, despite the…
The Hindu Editorial 13-October-2023 1. Should the 50 % legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered? Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Introduction  Bihar’s recent release of caste survey data has rekindled the debate over the 50% legal ceiling for caste-based reservations set by the Supreme Court in 1992. The data underscores that Other Backward Classes (OBCs),…
The Hindu Editorial 12-October-2023 1. UN Security Council reform is a song in a loop. Topic: GS2 – International organisations Context: The issue of fundamental reforms at the United Nations (UN) has resurfaced at the ongoing General Assembly session. Concerns raised by various leaders and the UN’s Secretary-General António Guterres about the need for reforms….
The Hindu Editorial 11-October-2023 1. Women want change, society needs change Topic: GS1, GS3 – Indian society, Gender equality Gender gap in India According to the 17th edition of the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum, it will take 131 years to close the global gender gap; it is 149 years in…
The Hindu Editorial 10-October-2023 1. Israeli occupation of Palestine territories must end for lasting peace Topic: GS3 – International events List of events in Israel Palestine conflict: Hamas Attack: Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, resulting in approximately 700 casualties, highlighting the volatile situation in the occupied Palestinian territories. Tensions in West Bank: Tensions…
The Hindu Editorial 9-October-2023 1. A census for a new deal. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Caste and religion have been dominant factors in Indian politics for decades. Bihar’s recent caste survey signifies a new political strategy within the existing paradigm. Critics see it as a return to “Mandal versus Mandir” politics. Importance of…
The Hindu Editorial 7-October-2023 1. Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs Topic: GS3 – sustainable development goals. Sustainable development goals and their alignment with higher education: The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals with 169 targets that all 193 UN member states have agreed to try to…