The Hindu Editorial 9-December-2023 1. India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas. Topic: GS2 – health sector Study Findings (Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2023): In 2020, 60.5% of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) of antibiotics in India were unapproved, comprising 239 formulations. Additionally, 9.9% of FDCs, consisting of 39 formulations, were being sold despite being banned in the…
The Hindu Editorial 8-December-2023 1. India’s growing neighbourhood dilemmas. Topic: GS2 – International relations. Context: Indian foreign policy aspires to global leadership, but faces challenges in its immediate neighbourhood. South Asia poses three types of dilemmas for India: politically anti-India regimes, structural issues from China’s influence, and geopolitical architecture changes. Causes of Dilemmas: Regional Geopolitical…
The Hindu Editorial 7-December-2023 1. MP Index reduction under the NDA is flawed. Topic: GS3 – poverty reduction Introduction: Samuel Johnson’s Perspective and Amartya Sen’s Contribution Samuel Johnson highlighted that poverty undermines human happiness, destroys liberty, and affects the practice of virtues. Amartya Sen introduced a broader perspective on well-being, focusing on capabilities and functionings,…
The Hindu Editorial 6-December-2023 1. Major world economies seem unwilling to move away from fossil fuel Topic: GS3 – climate action. Global Climate Goals: The current boundary for discussions on global climate is set at 1.5°C, representing the average increase in global temperatures since pre-industrial times. The ongoing climate summit in Dubai aims to cap…
The Hindu Editorial 5-December-2023 1. A dark shadow on New Delhi’s credibility. Topic: GS2 – International relations Introduction: Recent U.S. Department of Justice indictment against an Indian national for targeting Khalistani separatists raises questions about New Delhi’s credibility. Balancing covert operations and public diplomacy becomes crucial to maintaining international trust. Challenges in Other Friendly Countries:…
The Hindu Editorial 4-December-2023 1. India, disability inclusion and the power of ‘by’. Topic: GS3. Global Scenario of Disability: Approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide live with some form of disability, equivalent to the entire population of India. 80% of people with disabilities reside in developing countries, and 70% of them live in rural areas. Challenges…
The Hindu Editorial 2-December-2023 1. Improving the capability of the Indian state. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Challenges of Indian State Size: Paradox of Size: India’s bureaucratic processes are cumbersome, making it difficult to set up businesses or build houses due to a thicket of licenses, permits, and clearances. Weberian State Size: India’s state is…
The Hindu Editorial 1-December-2023 1. Broadcast regulation 3.0, commissions and omissions. Topic: GS2 – Indian polity. Introduction: Vibodh Parthasarathi, media policy professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, analyzes the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill released in November 2023 by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Historical Context: The bill is part of a series…
The Hindu Editorial 30-November-2023 1. A better model Topic: GS2- Constitution Body Context: The ECI must act independently as the arbiter of election code breaches Model Code of Conduct: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) that parties and governments are expected to follow during election campaigning is well Âmeaning, but not easy to enforce. The…
The Hindu Editorial 29-November-2023 1. Time for action: On COP-28 climate meeting in Dubai Topic: GS3- Climate Change The next fortnight will see world leaders, industrialists, activists, and indigenous peoples converge at the 28th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP). This annual affair is an attempt to inch ahead on getting at least 190…