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…
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…