Climate-Smart Agriculture
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development GS 3

Need for climate-smart agriculture in India

Due to the effects of climate change, conventional farming methods are experiencing reduced productivity. Farmers are encountering heightened risks due to climate change, leading them to reassess their approaches. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) emerges as a comprehensive framework offering a viable alternative in this context.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 3 Security

A fact check unit that is unconstitutional

Recently, the Government of Tamil Nadu issued an order to establish a Fact Check Unit with the aim of verifying the authenticity of information pertaining to the government across various media platforms.

Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane

Annually, an alarming number of 300,000 individuals are believed to lose their lives in road accidents in India. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity Governance GS 2

Search and seizure

he Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to establish guidelines aimed at safeguarding the interests of media professionals in relation to the confiscation of their digital devices.

Proportional Representation in India
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

Enhancing Representation, for a Just Electoral System

With the upcoming general election to the parliament looming large, conversations surrounding the delimitation exercise and the disparities in representation among states in the houses of parliament are gaining prominence.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3 Mains C A

More Light, Less Sound

With the festival season, such as Diwali, upon us, concerns about noise pollution are once again in the spotlight. India’s bustling roadways, religious gatherings, and festive celebrations significantly contribute to this issue.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Giving The Urban Indian a Better Life

Every year, Delhi and certain regions in the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh experience a critical juncture in their annual air quality, particularly in urban areas.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

Action and Authority

The recent actions of two Indian states approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the conduct of their Governors underscore the persistent issue of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to obstruct the decisions of elected governments.

UN
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?

The Israel-Palestine conflict and its associated humanitarian crisis, coupled with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, have raised significant questions about the United Nations’ continued relevance and its effectiveness in achieving global peace.

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 3 GS 4 Science and Technology Values and Ethics in Public administration

AI and the Issue of Human-centricity In Copyright Law

Across the globe there are significant change in attitude of global leaders towards AI regulation, including in India.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2 GS 4 Probity in Governance

Lok Sabha Ethics Committee

Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.

Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis

Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective

N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, sparked a debate by suggesting that young Indians should work 70 hours a week.