BIMSTEC
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 International relations

BIMSTEC acquires legal personality

BIMSTEC acquires ‘legal personality’ after charter comes into force

Rising debt strains household savings
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Rising debt strains household savings

Household net financial savings to GDP ratio have declined due to increased borrowing and structural shifts rather than a mere change in savings pattern.

A ‘No-Limit’ bromance that is not just a bilateral matter
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

A No-Limit bromance that is not just a bilateral matter

The recent summit in Beijing between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping has both short and long-term implications.

Analysing local environmental footprints
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Analysing local environmental footprints

A recent study titled ‘Water, air pollution and carbon footprints of conspicuous/luxury consumption in India’ sheds light on the environmental impacts of affluent individuals.

time to rethink the environmental social and governance criteria
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment Governance GS 3

It’s time to rethink the environmental social and governance criteria

The article looks into effectiveness of the ESG approach in addressing global challenges like climate change and social inequality.

A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way

The Ministry of Women and Child Development in India announced a new scheme on November 30, 2023, to support minor pregnant girl victims under the POCSO Act.

Hurdles on the path to green growth — and how to remove them
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Hurdles on the path to green growth — and how to remove them

Government support is critical for technology transition to achieve climate goals.

Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered?
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered?

ECI’s power to deregister and derecognise parties arises amidst concerns about managing political parties’ behaviour and ensuring adherence to fair electoral practices.

Digital Competition Bill
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 GS 4 Probity in Governance

What the draft Digital Competition Bill proposes, why Big Tech opposes it

India proposes a new digital competition law inspired by the European regulatory framework to regulate tech giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon.

National Human Rights Commission
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral

Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) extended National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC)’s deferral status.

Smart Cities Mission
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

An overview of the Smart Cities Mission

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), faces serious implementation flaws

DigiLocker
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

What is DigiLocker and does it keep your data and documents safe?

With the increasing reliance on digital solutions for various aspects of daily life, DigiLocker represents a significant step towards a paperless governance.