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[27th April 2024] Sounding the gavel on Curative Jurisdiction

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?(UPSC IAS/2016)  Q) Starting from inventing the ‘basic structure’ doctrine, the judiciary has played a highly proactive role in ensuring that India develops into a thriving… Continue reading [27th April 2024] Sounding the gavel on Curative Jurisdiction

[26th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) Discuss the role of the Election Commission of India in the light of the evolution of the Model Code of Conduct. (UPSC IAS/2022)  Q) Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951.… Continue reading [26th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments

[25th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) What are the maritime security challenges in India? Discuss the organisational, technical and procedural initiatives taken to improve maritime security. (UPSC IAS/2022) Prelims: Q) Which of the following have coral reefs? (1). Andaman and Nicobar Islands(2). Gulf of Kachchh(3). Gulf of Mannar(4). SunderbansSelect the correct answer using the code given below. a)… Continue reading [25th April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas

[23 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’

Mains PYQ Relevance:  Q)  ‘Clean energy is the order of the day.’ Describe briefly India’s changing policy towards climate change in various international fora in the context of geopolitics. (UPSC IAS/2022) Q) ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be… Continue reading [23 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’

[22 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q) Suggest measures to improve water storage and irrigation system to make its judicious use under depleting scenarios. (UPSC IAS/2020)Q) What is water stress? How and why does it differ regionally in India? (UPSC 2019) Prelims Q) If National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?  (UPSC… Continue reading [22 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience

[20 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government 

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q  Scientific research in Indian universities is declining, because a career in science is not as attractive as are business professions, engineering or administration, and the universities are becoming consumer-oriented. Critically comment.(UPSC IAS/2014) Q What are the research and developmental achievements in applied biotechnology? How will these achievements help to uplift the poorer sections… Continue reading [20 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government 

[19 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment (UPSC IAS/2016) Q) With respect to the South China sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affaire the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context, discuss the… Continue reading [19 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

[18 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict

Mains PYQ Relevance: Q “The most significant achievement of modern law in India is the constitutionalization of environmental problems by the Supreme Court.” Discuss this statement with the help of relevant case laws. (UPSC IAS/2022)Q Does the right to a clean environment entail legal regulation on burning crackers during Diwali? Discuss in the light of Article… Continue reading [18 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Great Indian Bustard and Climate Action Verdict

[17 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A referendum on India’s future

Mains PYQ Relevance:  Q  To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful? (UPSC IAS/2017) Q  “Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance”. In this context suggest reforms… Continue reading [17 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A referendum on India’s future

[15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage

Mains PYQ Relevance:  Q Individual Parliamentarian’s role as the national lawmaker is on a decline, which in turn, has adversely impacted the quality of debates and their outcome. Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2019) Q “The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes.” Discuss. (UPSC IAS/2016)… Continue reading [15 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A manifesto where inclusivity takes center stage

[12 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In poll season, the perils of scorching bilateral ties

Mains PYQ Relevance:  Q The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same.(UPSC IAS/2018) Q “Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the… Continue reading [12 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: In poll season, the perils of scorching bilateral ties

[11 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Katchatheevu demands thinking outside the box

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) ‘India is an age-old friend of Sri Lanka.’ Discuss India’s role in the recent crisis in Sri Lanka in light of the preceding statement. (UPSC CSE 2022) Q) In respect of India — Sri Lanka relations, discuss how domestic factors influence foreign policy. (UPSC CSE 2013)  Note4Students:  Prelims: Places in News; India and Sri… Continue reading [11 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Katchatheevu demands thinking outside the box

[10 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The climate crisis is not gender neutral

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q)  ‘Climate change’ is a global problem. How India will be affected by climate change? How Himalayan and coastal states of India will be affected by climate change? (UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) Describe the major outcomes of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework… Continue reading [10 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The climate crisis is not gender neutral

[9 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q) Examine the development of Airports in India through joint ventures under Public – Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard? (UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) International civil aviation laws provide all countries complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above their territory. What do… Continue reading [9 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount

[8 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Shaping India’s path to inclusive Health Care

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q) Public health system has limitation in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (UPSC CSE 2015) Q) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those… Continue reading [8 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Shaping India’s path to inclusive Health Care

[6 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q. The role of individual MPs (Members of Parliament) has diminished over the years and as a result healthy constructive debates on policy issues are not usually witnessed. How far can this be attributed to the anti-defection law, which was legislated but with a different intention? (UPSC CSE 2013)Q. To what extent,… Continue reading [6 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics

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