On judges and bureaucrats joining politics
Posted in Mains C A Aptitude and foundational values Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2 GS 4

On judges and bureaucrats joining politics

Recently a Calcutta High Court judge and a senior IPS officer in West Bengal resigned from their posts and joined political parties.

nuclear waste
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

How is nuclear waste generated?

This article discusses challenges associated with nuclear waste management, particularly in the context of India’s nuclear power program.

Bengaluru Water Shortage
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Environment Geography GS 3

Bengaluru Water Shortage

Bengaluru, the third most populated city in India, is experiencing the most severe drinking water shortage in its almost half a millennium existence.

CAA
Posted in GS 2 Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis

CAA: Issues in the legal challenge to the law

The Centre notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules just before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.

election campaign spending
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2

We need limits on election campaign spending

Proliferation of election spending has emerged as a pivotal concern, undermining the essence of democratic representation.

Self-Help Groups
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2

Self-Help Groups (SHGs)

In India, self-help groups for women have served as catalysts for empowerment, promoting financial self-sufficiency, societal respect, and communal resilience.

India’s suboptimal use of its labour power
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

India suboptimal use of its labour power

India’s labour market is pivotal to its economic growth, especially in the phase of demographic dividend. However, the majority of the workforce is engaged in low-quality jobs, resulting in the suboptimal utilization of labour.

Invasive Alien Species
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Invasive Alien Species

Among the seven countries in South Asia, India holds the distinction of having the largest land area and is home to 185 invasive alien plant species.

RBI and the net-zero transition
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

RBI and the net-zero transition — A roadmap for green India

The article discusses RBI’s draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks and its implications for green transition.

Trade Secrets
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology

Trade Secrets and Law Commission Report

The 22nd Law Commission has suggested the creation of a distinct and dedicated law for the trade secrets ecosystem in India.

Green jobs and the problem of gender disparity
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 1 GS 3 Indian Society

Green jobs and the problem of gender disparity

Women continue to be underrepresented in Green Jobs market.This article looks into potential reasons and solutions to include women in the green workforce.

Genome India Project
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology

Genome India Project

The Genome India Project, the most extensive effort to sequence 10,000 genomes of the Indian population, has been completed, as announced by the Department of Biotechnology.