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.

Urbanization, no liberating force for Dalits
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 Indian Society

Urbanization, no liberating force for Dalits

Despite Ambedkar’s optimism, the urban landscape in India remains deeply divided along caste lines

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.

Gone too soon — the subject of youth suicide in India
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society Social Justice

Gone too soon — the subject of youth suicide in India

Suicide is a pressing issue in India, with the country holding the unfortunate distinction of having the highest number of suicides globally.

Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics

The conduct of business in both Houses so far only points to the need for a revitalisation of legislative engagement and more constructive debate.

On global indices measuring democracy
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

On global indices measuring democracy

The V-Dem Institute’s recent democracy index termed India as “one of the worst autocratisers”.

Living wills
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Ethics and Human Interface GS 2 GS 4 Social Justice

Living wills implementation lags in India

Challenges and shortcomings in the implementation of living wills exists in India, despite their legalization in 2018 by the Supreme Court.

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.