New Council of Ministers sworn-in: What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

New Council of Ministers sworn-in: What are the functions of Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State?

On June 9, President Draupadi Murmu administered oaths to the Central Council of Ministers of the new government.

The social sciences, a shelter for the ‘excluded’ student
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

The social sciences, a shelter for the ‘excluded’ student

Reaping India’s demographic dividend depends on how the vast pool of social science students is tapped.

Why India needs a third aircraft carrier
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

Why India needs a third aircraft carrier

The Indian Navy is progressing towards the construction of a third aircraft carrier, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-2 (IAC-2), with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).

Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

Settling trade disputes through ‘litigotiation’

The artful settlement of complex disputes during litigation, or broadly ‘litigotiation’, was key to solving the long pending India- U.S. poultry dispute.

Global Plastics Treaty
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Remoulding the Global Plastics Treaty

As an instrument to end plastic pollution, plastic treaty needs to ensure social justice and equity principles for the informal recycling worker.

Health regulations need a base to top approach
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

Health regulations need a base to top approach

The recent fire incident in a private neonatal care nursing home in New Delhi highlighted systemic failures in health-care regulations in India.

Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequences
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

Two lakh plus NOTA votes in Indore: Why NOTA was introduced, its consequences

The “None of the Above” (NOTA) option has emerged as the runner-up in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore constituency, securing a record-breaking 2,18,674 votes.

The delicate balancing of health-care costs
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

The delicate balancing of health-care costs

Access, innovation, and affordability need to be kept in mind while shaping equitable and sustainable health-care policies.

Splash back
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

Splash back

Space startups are poised to be a gamechanger in India’s space sector

Nipped in the bud
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

Nipped in the bud

The recent multi-state infant trafficking case in Telangana underscores the need to address underlying issues to prevent such crimes.

The Tobacco Epidemic in India
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

The Tobacco Epidemic in India

Tobacco use in India poses severe health, environmental, and economic challenges.

AMRUT scheme
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

An overview of the AMRUT scheme

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme is facing implementation lapses