Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2

Action and Authority

The recent actions of two Indian states approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the conduct of their Governors underscore the persistent issue of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to obstruct the decisions of elected governments.

UN
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?

The Israel-Palestine conflict and its associated humanitarian crisis, coupled with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, have raised significant questions about the United Nations’ continued relevance and its effectiveness in achieving global peace.

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

E-cigarettes

Despite advertising restrictions, 85% of young people, surveyed across four countries, reported being exposed to e-cigarette advertising from at least one type of media.

Local Governance
Posted in GS 2 Constitution | Polity Mains C A

Staff shortage, Financial Dependency Plague Local Governance

An annual survey of Indian cities underscores the substantial financial dependency, limited autonomy in staffing and task allocation of local governments on their state counterparts.

Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 3 GS 4 Science and Technology Values and Ethics in Public administration

AI and the Issue of Human-centricity In Copyright Law

Across the globe there are significant change in attitude of global leaders towards AI regulation, including in India.

Posted in Editorial Analysis Constitution | Polity GS 2 GS 4 Probity in Governance

Lok Sabha Ethics Committee

Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.

Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis

Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective

N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, sparked a debate by suggesting that young Indians should work 70 hours a week.

Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Climate Polycrisis

Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system | The Hindu Editorial

Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹22,303 crore subsidy on P&K fertilizers for the current Rabi season.

Posted in Mains C A Environment Governance GS 2 GS 3

Groundwater Management | Atal Bhujal Yojana

The 5th gathering of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) for the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) took place to assess the comprehensive advancement of the program.

India China relations upsc
Posted in Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

India-China Relations

Written records of contact between India and China date back to at least the 2nd century B.C.

Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Geography GS 1 GS 3

More and Frequent Cyclones in Arabian Sea

According to a new study, human induced climate change is causing more frequent and intense cyclones in the Eastern Arabian Sea.