CAA
Posted in GS 2 Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis

CAA: Issues in the legal challenge to the law

The Centre notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules just before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.

election campaign spending
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

We need limits on election campaign spending

Proliferation of election spending has emerged as a pivotal concern, undermining the essence of democratic representation.

India’s suboptimal use of its labour power
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

India suboptimal use of its labour power

India’s labour market is pivotal to its economic growth, especially in the phase of demographic dividend. However, the majority of the workforce is engaged in low-quality jobs, resulting in the suboptimal utilization of labour.

RBI and the net-zero transition
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

RBI and the net-zero transition — A roadmap for green India

The article discusses RBI’s draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks and its implications for green transition.

Deprivileging bribe
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 GS 4 Probity in Governance

Deprivileging bribe

The Supreme Court held that legislators do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery charges in connection with their speech and votes made in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.

India's three-stage nuclear
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

The status of India’s nuclear programme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.

Plastic pollution
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States

The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.

death penalty
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis

India’s death penalty system faces scrutiny due to systemic failures in sentencing and the treatment of death row prisoners. This article underscore the need for a holistic approach to address the shortcomings in India’s criminal justice system.

Informal waste pickers
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Understanding the world of Informal Waste Pickers

March 1 marks International Waste Pickers Day, commemorating the Colombian waste pickers murdered in 1992. This article examines role of informal waste pickers in waste management.

Rare Diseases
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

India’s fight against rare diseases

Rare Disease Day, observed on the last day of February, aims to support individuals affected by rare medical conditions, this article highlights their plight of neglect and issues with National Rare Disease Policy.

Women in Armed Forces
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society Security

Women in Armed Forces

In recent years, the issue of gender discrimination within the Indian military has come under scrutiny, particularly concerning the treatment of women officers.This article looks into recent supreme court judgement and further reforms needed in the armed forces.

land management policy
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

An expansive land management policy is overdue

Fragmented approach to land management necessitates urgent intervention and policy reform.