The Hindu Editorial 22-November-2023 1. Recognising the impact of climate change on health. Topic: GS3 – climate change Introduction: As India prepares for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), there is a critical need to assess the impact of climate change on the country’s health….
The Hindu Editorial 21-November-2023 1. Making sense of the employment challenge Topic: GS3 – Indian economy N.R. Narayana Murthy’s Proposal: Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has suggested that Indians should work longer hours to achieve a larger national output, proposing a 70-hour work week. Key Points Against the Proposal: The concept of output is intricately…
The Hindu Editorial 20-November-2023 1. Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane. Topic: GS3 – Road safety in India Opportunity and Growth: India’s roads symbolize an opportunity for connectivity, transport, and travel, reflecting the nation’s modernization and economic progress. They involve significant players such as helmet producers, car manufacturers, big tech, and…
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…