India-Sri Lanka Fisherman Issue
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 International relations

India-Sri Lanka Fisherman Issue

The continuous detentions of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry by the Sri Lankan Navy in the Palk Bay, coupled with assaults on them at sea by armed civilians despite diplomatic interventions, are raising significant worries.

Epidemic Diseases Act
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 – Limitations and Deficiencies

The 286th Law Commission Report recently suggested the formulation of an epidemic plan and a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to tackle future epidemic situations.

gender equity
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 Indian Society

A global alliance to bridge the gender equity gap

The launch of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality signifies India’s proactive role in driving collective action towards women-led development worldwide.

industrialisation
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Why India needs deep industrialisation

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted nations, including India, to reconsider their economic strategies amidst challenges of industrial stagnation and inequality. The article emphasises the need for deep industrialization to address fundamental structural issues in the Indian economy.

Human-animal conflict
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Behind escalating human-animal conflict in Kerala

The recent incident in Wayanad, Kerala, where a wild elephant tragically killed a man, sheds light on the escalating human-animal conflict in the region.

PII
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently addressed a significant security flaw in its online portal. According to reports, this flaw had left the personal information of over 98 lakh directors of Indian companies exposed.

A privileged strategic partnership without a gulf
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

A privileged strategic partnership without a gulf

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from February 13-14, 2024. This visit marks Mr. Modi’s seventh to the UAE since 2015, reflecting the deepening bilateral ties between India and the UAE.

Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

India – making waves in the Indian Ocean

With axis of global power shifting to the Indo-Pacific, India is remedying old mistakes and assuming a prominent role in addressing maritime concerns in Indian Ocean region.

Smart Fencing System
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Security

Smart Fencing System along India-Myanmar Border

Government has decided to construct smart fencing along the entire border with Myanmar.

R&D
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Science and Technology

R&D spend — golden intervention or smoke and mirrors

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the interim Budget a corpus of rupees one lakh crore dedicated to providing interest-free loans for long-term financing or refinancing in research and innovation

banning fossil fuel extraction
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

Equity concerns in banning fossil fuel extraction

This article discusses the imperative for equitable phasing out of fossil fuels, international legal considerations, and the situation in India amidst global efforts to mitigate climate change

Maritime Piracy
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 International relations

Maritime Piracy

In less than two days, the Indian Navy promptly intervened and thwarted two piracy attempts off the coast of Somalia.