Consumption-based poverty estimates
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Social Justice

Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance

Multi-dimensional poverty estimates are not substitutes for National Sample Survey consumption-based poverty ratios

Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development Ethics and Human Interface Governance GS 2 GS 3 GS 4

Highlights of PM’s Independence Day Speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day.

Metrics of India @76
Posted in GS 3 Economic Development Editorial Analysis Governance GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society

Metrics of India @76

Analysis of India’s relative performance in the past 76 years compared to other countries across four parameters — GDP per capita, Human Development Index (HDI),  Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) and women’s participation in Parliament

Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, was introduced in Rajya Sabha recently.

Cluster bombs
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis GS 4 International relations Values and Ethics in Public administration

Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use

Decision by the United States to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, as part of a new military aid package to bolster Kyiv’s war efforts against Russia, has raked up controversy.

Ayushman Bharat
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Social Justice

Five years of Ayushman Bharat: A shield for the vulnerable

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has successfully completed five years.

America’s pursuit of Saudi-Israel rapprochement
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

America’s pursuit of Saudi-Israel rapprochement

The White House has waged a concerted campaign to persuade Saudi Arabia to normalize its relations with Israel. 

Data protection bill
Posted in GS 2 Editorial Analysis Governance

The dangers in the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill

The government is set to introduce the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill in Parliament.

Digital India
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development GS 3 Science and Technology

Hurdles to overcome before becoming digital India

There are many hurdles that need to be tackled in order to boost India’s way towards digital revolution.

Article 370
Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

In Article 370 hearing, the original text and spirit count.

The Supreme Court of India will begin hearing oral arguments in the case concerning Article 370 of the Constitution.