Rooftop solar
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development Governance GS 2 GS 3

Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 22) announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems.

Forest Cover
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Forest Cover in India

A recent article in the Nature Geoscience journal indicated that an increase in tree plantations led to a nearly 38% decrease in water availability in certain global river basins.

inequality
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 2 GS 3 Social Justice

India’s policy frame is not focused on inequality

The interview revolves around the issues of poverty and inequality in India, the lack of data on extreme poverty since 2011, and the effectiveness of various government policies in addressing these issues.

Posted in Mains C A Environment Geography GS 1 GS 3

Snowless Kashmir

The article discusses the lack of snowfall in Kashmir, India, during the winter of 2023-2024. This has had a significant impact on the region, affecting tourism, agriculture, and the environment.

Global warming
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Warming up to climate change

This article discusses the recent record-breaking temperatures of 2023 and the role of greenhouse gases in climate change. It aims to answer the question of why human emissions of greenhouse gases matter even though these gases occur naturally.

online gaming industry
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology

Regulating India’s online gaming industry

The article argues that the rapidly growing Indian online gaming industry needs strict regulation, since it has ramifications on financial, social and political sectors of India.

Direct Tax
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Robust Revenues

The article revolves around India’s strong current performance in tax collection and its potential implications for fiscal consolidation and future tax reforms.

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.

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

Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Credit Rating Agencies (CRA)

India recently published a document called ‘Re-examining Narratives: A Collection of Essays’. This document offers different viewpoints on economic policy, which could significantly influence India’s future growth and development objectives.

Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology

Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and OTT

The government’s OTT oversight | The Hindu

Maoism
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Security

Grass Root Democracy against Maoism

The underwhelming voter participation in the Maoist-impacted regions of Chhattisgarh indicates a need for bolstering democracy at the local level.