AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation

Only by giving fair and wide access to data can AI’s full potential be realised and its benefits distributed equitably

Union Budget 2024-25
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Union Budget 2024-25 – Summary

A Summary of Union Budget for the FY2024-25

Wayanad Landslide
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Geography GS 1 GS 3

Wayanad Landslide

Over 150 people have died due to landslides in Wayanad, Kerala.

Fixing the Education system
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

Fixing the Education system

From a young age, children in India are funneled into a standardized system that prioritizes conformity over creativity, uniformity over uniqueness.

Can States tax mining activities
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Can States tax mining activities

On July 25, the Supreme Court issued an order confirming that States have the authority to levy taxes on minerals, alongside the royalties levied by the Centre.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

With the recent surge in the global aviation industry and the increasing demand for air travel in India, concerns about carbon emissions from aviation have become a major focus.

NITI Aayog
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

The NITI Aayog suffers from both structural and functional issues

Recent boycott by representatives of several states during NITI Aayogs 9th Governing Council meeting highlights significant structural and functional limitations.

Using children’s personal data legally and securely
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

Using children’s personal data legally and securely

Adherence to the principles of data privacy and data minimisation is particularly pertinent given the sensitive nature of children’s personal data.

India’s illegal coal mining problem
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

India’s illegal coal mining problem

Illegal coal mining is widespread in India and has led to numerous worker deaths.

Double Burden of Malnutrition
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

Double Burden of Malnutrition

The Lancet study underscores a dual health challenge in India, where obesity rates have surged among both adults and children over the past three decades.

A Budget that places health on the margins
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

A Budget that places health on the margins

The goal of having every Indian protected by universal health coverage cannot be realised if budget allocation is meagre.

Internationalisation of Education
Posted in GS 2 Social Justice

Internationalisation of Education

The surge in Indian students studying abroad and the decrease in foreign students coming to India have resulted in a $6 billion current account deficit.