Author: CD Staff

[9th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India

PYQ Relevance: Q). Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the… Continue reading [9th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India

[8th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Unpacking the Centre’s affidavit on marital rape

PYQ Relevance: Q). The soul of new law, Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian… Continue reading [8th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Unpacking the Centre’s affidavit on marital rape

[7th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and a travesty of justice

PYQ Relevance:   Q). Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of… Continue reading [7th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and a travesty of justice

[5th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Kerala urgently needs to identify risk zones

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss about the vulnerability of India to earthquake-related hazards. Give examples including the salient features of major… Continue reading [5th October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Kerala urgently needs to identify risk zones

[3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss Section 66A of IT Act, with reference to its alleged violation of Article 19 of the… Continue reading [3rd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A case of nothing but patent censorship

[2nd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Waqf Bill 2024 is one that needs review

PYQ Relevance: Q). “The diverse nature of India as a multi-religious and multi-ethnic society is not immune to the impact… Continue reading [2nd October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Waqf Bill 2024 is one that needs review

[1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

PYQ Relevance: Q). Discuss the natural resource potentials of ‘Deccan Trap’. (UPSC CSE 2022)Q). With growing energy needs should India… Continue reading [1st October 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy

[30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook 

PYQ Relevance: Q). Should the pursuit of carbon credits and clean development mechanisms set up under UNFCCC be maintained even… Continue reading [30th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook 

[27th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to rethink India’s pension system

PYQ Relevance: Q). Suppose you are an officer in charge of implementing a social service scheme to provide support to… Continue reading [27th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: An opportunity to rethink India’s pension system

[26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world

PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power… Continue reading [26th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China’s warning shots with minerals that run the world

[25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education

PYQ Relevance: Q)  National Education Policy 2020 conforms with the Sustainable Development Goal-4 (2030). It intends to restructure and reorient… Continue reading [25th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education

[24th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Weighing in on business as usual with China

PYQ Relevance: Q)  “The USA is facing an existential threat in the form of China, that is much more challenging… Continue reading [24th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Weighing in on business as usual with China

[21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election 

PYQ Relevance: Q). ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri… Continue reading [21st September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The stakes in Sri Lanka’s ninth Presidential election 

[20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures

PYQ Relevance: Q) Do you think BIMSTEC is a parallel organisation like the SAARC? Waht are the similarities and dissimilarities… Continue reading [20th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Acclamation for an Indian leadership that still endures

[19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy

PYQ Relevance: Q Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present… Continue reading [19th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In Wilmington, juxtaposing immediacy with legacy

[18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot

PYQ Relevance: [2022] Economic growth in the recent past has been led by an increase in labour productivity.” Explain this… Continue reading [18th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Demographic advantage, Indian economy’s sweet spot

[17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate

PYQ Relevance: Q ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and… Continue reading [17th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Rights of future generations must guide climate debate

[16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

PYQ Relevance: Q Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable… Continue reading [16th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

Ashoka’s Edicts and Inscriptions

15th Sept 2024 UPSC 2025 countdown has begun! Get your personal guidance plan now! (Click here) Pillers: Major Rock Edicts… Continue reading Ashoka’s Edicts and Inscriptions

[14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human

PYQ Relevance: Q National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported… Continue reading [14th September 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Being ‘trans’ is being human