India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 Indian Society

India’s urban infrastructure financing, needs and reality

With the urban population set to rise exponentially, urban India’s future depends on the ability to address the key financial and structural challenges.

COP29
Posted in Mains C A Conservation Environment GS 3

29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29)

The annual global climate conference, COP29, recently concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Democratising AI needs a radically different approach
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology

Democratising AI needs a radically different approach

Not aiming to compete with or replicate the Big Tech model is essential; it should even look at championing ‘small AI’.

India needs an environmental health regulatory agency
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

India needs an environmental health regulatory agency

Environmental health regulatory agency would look at the interlinked issues of climate, environment, health and the economy in a holistic way

Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) | Gender Equality and Empowerment
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) | Gender Equality and Empowerment

A recent report titled ‘Charting New Paths for Gender Equality and Empowerment: Asia-Pacific Regional Report on Beijing + 30 Review,’ published by UN ESCAP and UN Women, highlighted India’s strong commitment to efficient resource allocation through the adoption of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB).

The long fight for accessibility, dignity in Indian prisons
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 Social Justice

The long fight for accessibility, dignity in Indian prisons

While the general conditions of Indian prisons have always been abhorrent for all prisoners, those with disabilities face even greater challenges

Reforming Public Distribution System (PDS) to Curb Leakage
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Reforming Public Distribution System (PDS) to Curb Leakage

An ICRIER study estimates that the annual fiscal cost of leakage in distributing food grains to over 800 million beneficiaries under the free rations scheme is ₹69,000 crores.

A community on the margins, its hidden scars
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 Social Justice

A community on the margins, its hidden scars

The lived realities of sex workers must be acknowledged, with collaborative, compassionate and comprehensive interventions

This time for Africa
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations Mains C A

This time for Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Nigeria early on Sunday (November 17), ahead of his visit to Brazil for the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

What are the worst polluters in Delhi NCR?
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3 Pollution and Degradation

What are the worst polluters in Delhi NCR?

Pollution levels have reached severe in Delhi

India needs a globally recognised public policy school
Posted in Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 Mains C A

India needs a globally recognised public policy school

The structure of India’s political and institutional landscape is why there is no globally recognised public policy school till now.

Razing impunity
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Editorial Analysis GS 2

Razing impunity

Highlighting the importance of public officials being held accountable, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to curb illegal demolition of the homes of persons accused in criminal cases.