Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology Social Justice

Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India?

A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations Mains C A

Why international law matters

Recent war situations, from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict to the invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate the crucial importance of international law in maintaining world order and promoting global peace.

Project Tiger
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

A look at Project Tiger – 50 years on

As India completes 50 years of Project Tiger, the article paints a nuanced picture of India’s tiger conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges of balancing the needs of tigers with the needs of the people who share their habitat

anti defection
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

The hollowing out of the anti­defection law

Amidst ongoing general elections in various states and the impending Lok Sabha election, it is crucial to examine the difficulties and intricacies associated with anti-defection law

defence
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence

As Budget 2024-25 is currently in the planning stages, discussing India’s defense sector is pertinent, especially in the context of allocating funds for defense

Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 GS 3 Security

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act

The enforcement of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, has sparked concerns, particularly following the Supreme Court of India’s unconventional interpretation in the case of Vijay Madanlal Choudhary and Ors vs Union of India and Ors, and the apprehensions about disproportionate application and alleged misuse of its provisions.

ethanol
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development GS 3

India’s ethanol conundrum

As over 100 nations committed to tripling the worldwide renewable energy capacity by 2030 during COP28 in Dubai, India finds itself navigating a delicate balance in meeting its ethanol blending target

BIOCNG
Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

India’s Green Future through BioCNG

The Hindu editorial based on “Biogas can fuel a green economy”

India – Oman Relations
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

India – Oman Relations

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, is currently on a state visit to India—his inaugural trip to the country since assuming office in January 2020.

Patent exclusions
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

Patent exclusions

In the patent landscape, including pharmaceutical patents, defining precise boundaries for patent protection is vital for communicating the granted rights of specific inventions to stakeholders. However, complications arise, especially with provisions like those in Section 3 of the Patent Act, necessitating focused clarification.

Kashmir
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

Kashmir; Past, Present and the Future

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

India’s Growing Neighbourhood Dilemmas
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis International relations

India’s Growing Neighbourhood Dilemmas

Present-day India grapples with formidable challenges in its relationships with neighboring countries, further compounded by the emergence of a newfound superpower in its vicinity—an unprecedented situation in its historical trajectory.