The Hindu Editorial 8-November-2023 1. The problem with the ‘70 hours a week’ line. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. N.R. Narayana Murthy’s 70-Hour Workweek Proposal: A Cloak for Profit Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy suggested that Indian youth should work 70 hours a week to make the country competitive. Several members of India Inc. supported…
The Hindu Editorial 7-November-2023 1. A telco double dip attempt that threatens Net neutrality. Topic: GS3 – Net neutrality. Context: The article discusses the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) consultation on regulating Over-The-Top (OTT) services and argues against telecom companies’ demands for OTT platforms to share bandwidth costs, emphasizing the importance of preserving net…
The Hindu Editorial 4-November-2023 1. The IITs are overcommitted, in crisis Topic: GS3 – education sector. IITs and Their Global Ventures Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are highly regarded in India’s higher education system and known internationally. They are renowned for producing leaders in high-tech and related fields. IITs face increasing challenges while expanding globally…
The Hindu Editorial 3-November-2023 1. Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope. Topic: GS3 – environmental conservation. What are biosphere reserves? Biosphere reserves are areas of land and coastal environments where people and nature live together in a balanced relationship. They are designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to promote…
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…
