ASER Report
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society Social Justice

Rural Women in STEM

Mismatch between aspirations and stream choices has been validated with ASER report findings. Low enrollment of rural girls in STEM related courses is a cause of concern.

Posted in Mains C A Environment Geography GS 1 GS 3

Snowless Kashmir

The article discusses the lack of snowfall in Kashmir, India, during the winter of 2023-2024. This has had a significant impact on the region, affecting tourism, agriculture, and the environment.

Posted in Mains C A GS 1 GS 2 Indian Society Social Justice

High Child Marriages in West Bengal

A recent research published in the Lancet reported a general decline in child marriages across India, with the exception of four states.

Global warming
Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Warming up to climate change

This article discusses the recent record-breaking temperatures of 2023 and the role of greenhouse gases in climate change. It aims to answer the question of why human emissions of greenhouse gases matter even though these gases occur naturally.

Higher Education in India
Posted in Mains C A GS 2 Social Justice

Higher Education in India

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate for graduates in India is higher compared to numerous other developing countries, potentially due to a mismatch between their skills and the country’s job requirements.

online gaming industry
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology

Regulating India’s online gaming industry

The article argues that the rapidly growing Indian online gaming industry needs strict regulation, since it has ramifications on financial, social and political sectors of India.

India’s new hit-and-run law
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2

India’s new hit-and-run law

Commercial drivers and transporters from states such as Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Punjab have organized demonstrations in opposition to the newly enacted law related to hit-and-run incidents.

Direct Tax
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Robust Revenues

The article revolves around India’s strong current performance in tax collection and its potential implications for fiscal consolidation and future tax reforms.

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology Social Justice

Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India?

A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.

Dense Fog in North India
Posted in Mains C A Geography GS 1

Dense Fog in North India

In the final days of December and the initial few days of 2024, a thick fog enveloped a large portion of northern India.

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations Mains C A

Why international law matters

Recent war situations, from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict to the invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate the crucial importance of international law in maintaining world order and promoting global peace.

Project Tiger
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

A look at Project Tiger – 50 years on

As India completes 50 years of Project Tiger, the article paints a nuanced picture of India’s tiger conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges of balancing the needs of tigers with the needs of the people who share their habitat