Agroforestry and Small-scale farmers
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Agroforestry and Small-scale farmers

The widespread implementation of agroforestry in India by small-scale farmers is currently hindered by both ecological and socio-economic challenges.

On India’s ‘heat action plans’
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Editorial Analysis GS 3

On India’s ‘heat action plans’

With rising temperatures, the efficacy of existing measures, such as Heat Action Plans (HAPs), in mitigating the adverse impacts of heatwaves has come under scrutiny.

India’s Arctic imperative
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment Geography GS 1 GS 3

India’s Arctic imperative

In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.

India’s missing jobs — and where the next government can find them
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

India’s missing jobs — and where the next government can find them

India faces a significant challenge in creating enough jobs to sustain its burgeoning population.

ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone

ISRO ensured practically zero debris left in earth orbit after the PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission

What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis Environment GS 2 GS 3

What is a citizen’s ‘right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change’, underlined by Supreme Court?

Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.

Marching ahead with technology absorption
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

Marching ahead with technology absorption

The Indian Army has designated the year 2024 as the ‘Year of Technology Absorption’ to embrace disruptive technologies.

Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Editorial Analysis Geography GS 1 GS 3

Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?

Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-average heat wave days for India, impacting multiple regions.

AI in elections
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2 Science and Technology

AI in elections, the good, the bad and the ugly

The widespread application of Artificial Intelligence is likely to cause a paradigm shift in almost every aspect of an election.

The ART of India’s HIV/AIDS response
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 GS 3 Social Justice

The ART of India’s HIV/AIDS response

On April 1, 2004, a significant milestone was marked in India’s battle against HIV/AIDS with the launch of Free Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for Persons living with HIV (PLHIV).

Human dog relationship
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 1 GS 3 Indian Society

The human-dog relationship, conflict and coexistence

The media often highlights sensational stories of human-dog conflict, but these narratives oversimplify complex socio-ecological dynamics.

black carbon emissions
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment Governance GS 2 GS 3

The need to curb black carbon emissions

Black carbon emissions harms the environment and health. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to reduce such emissions from residential units.