Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 Indian History

Public health — insights from the 1896 Bombay Plague

This historical episode offers insights for the present as contemporary public health strategies should be rooted in empathy, equity, and evidence

States and the challenge before the Finance Commission
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

States and the challenge before the Finance Commission

The Government of Tamil Nadu recently hosted the Sixteenth Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya

Local action amidst global inertia
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

Cash transfers for women

In recent times, the use of direct cash transfer schemes for women has emerged as a significant trend in state election campaigns across India.

Local action amidst global inertia
Posted in Mains C A Conservation Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Local action amidst global inertia

While global consensus and funding remain elusive, local and national actions are making tangible progress.

Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

Citizens with disabilities, making their rights real

The data from the 2011 national Census of India indicate that persons with disabilities constitute 2.21 % of the total population.

What India’s AI Safety Institute could do
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

What India’s AI Safety Institute could do

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) convened meetings with industry and experts to discuss setting up an AI Safety Institute under the IndiaAI Mission.

How Brazil exposed the G20 crisis
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

How Brazil exposed the G20 crisis

G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023 concluded in Rio de Janeiro

Census 2025 as a comprehensive citizen registry
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

Census 2025 as a comprehensive citizen registry

SyllabusGS Paper 2 – Governance ContextThe objective is to update the National Population Register as a prelude to the creation…

Schooling in India in times of poor air quality
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3 Pollution and Degradation

Schooling in India in times of poor air quality

Considering scientific rationale and the benefits and risks, the functioning of schools needs to be delinked from Graded Response Action Plan measures.

Between hope and hurdles on the high seas
Posted in Mains C A Conservation Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Between hope and hurdles on the high seas

India’s signing of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement has won praise but there is also scepticism.

India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 Indian Society

India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality

With the urban population set to rise exponentially, urban India’s future depends on the ability to address the key financial and structural challenges.

India needs an environmental health regulatory agency
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

India needs an environmental health regulatory agency

Environmental health regulatory agency would look at the interlinked issues of climate, environment, health and the economy in a holistic way