Indian Capital Goods Sector
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Indian Capital Goods Sector

To capture India’s capital goods market in the global electronics revolution, we must embrace the same innovative spirit that fueled the Industrial Revolution.

Focus on female employment to counter unemployment
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Focus on female employment to counter unemployment

A better female labour force participation rate can improve overall family income and welfare, especially in rural India.

Gender gap in Education
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2

Gender gap in Education

The World Economic Forum (WEF) report of 2024 on global gender gaps recently ranked India at 129 out of 146 economies, with a decline in the education sector being one of the reasons for India’s rank slipping a couple of places this year.

The promise of parametric insurance
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

The promise of parametric insurance

In 2023, the world witnessed its warmest year on record, accompanied by a surge in natural disasters that caused an estimated $280 billion in economic losses.

Balancing Empathy and Professionalism
Posted in Mains C A Aptitude and foundational values GS 4

Balancing Empathy and Professionalism

While layoffs are indeed challenging, there is room for improving how they are managed.

The issue with tree planting schemes
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

The issue with tree planting schemes

The degradation of forest landscapes due to uncontrolled and unsustainable exploitation of resources has led to significant environmental challenges.

Widespread rainfall across India
Posted in Mains C A Geography GS 1

Widespread rainfall across India

What is causing widespread rainfall across India?

Intergenerational equity as tax devolution criterion
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Intergenerational equity as tax devolution criterion

The Finance Commission needs to have a relook at the indicators in rewarding State fiscal efficiency.

Poor State of Public Infrastructure
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Economic Development GS 3

Poor State of Public Infrastructure

14 Bihar Bridge Collapses in Four Weeks

The problem with billionaire consumption
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 4 Probity in Governance

The problem with billionaire consumption

Lavish wedding celebrations of Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son highlight the question of “conspicuous consumption” by the rich.

Urban naxal and Naxalism in India
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Security

Urban naxal and Naxalism in India

The Maharashtra government has proposed a bill in the Assembly that intends to curb the threat of Naxalism and its supporters in urban areas (Urban naxal).

The toll that extreme heat takes on women
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Editorial Analysis Environment GS 2 GS 3 Social Justice

The toll that extreme heat takes on women

Women are disproportionately harmed by extreme heat, largely because of unequal power dynamics, gender norms, and unequal access to resources.