The Hindu Editorial 2-November-2023 1. Impacting a woman’s freedom to reproductive choices. Topic: GS3 – woman health Background and Case Overview On October 16, the Supreme Court of India ruled in a case known as “X vs Union of India.” The case involved a woman seeking permission to terminate a 26-week-long pregnancy. The Court, presided…
The Hindu Editorial 1-November-2023 1. Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity Context: Mahua Moitra received money from a businessman for putting questions up in The Speaker referred the complaint to the Ethics Committee for examination and a report. Committee’s mandate The Ethics Committee of the Lok Sabha is a…
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…