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[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

[5 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Revisit these sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) What is meant by the term ‘constitutional morality’? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (UPSC IAS/2019) 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) Note4Students:  Prelims:  Governance; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023;… Continue reading [5 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Revisit these sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

[4 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Turning the spotlight on the urban poor

PYQ Relevance: Mains: Q. Most of the unemployment in India is structural in nature. Examine the methodology adopted to compute unemployment in the country and suggest improvements. (UPSC CSE 2023) Prelims: Q. Disguised unemployment generally means (UPSC CSE 2013) (a) large number of people remain unemployed(b) alternative employment is not available(c) marginal productivity of labour is… Continue reading [4 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Turning the spotlight on the urban poor

[3 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war needs a smart exit strategy

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) Too little cash, too much politics, leaves UNESCO fighting for life.’ Discuss the statement in the light of US withdrawal and its accusation of the cultural body as being ‘anti-Israel bias’. (UPSC CSE 2019) Q) How will the I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE, and USA) grouping transform India’s position in global politics? (UPSC CSE 2022)… Continue reading [3 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Gaza war needs a smart exit strategy

[2 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The PMLA — a law that has lost its way

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels. (UPSC CSE/2021)  Q) Analyze the complexity and intensity of terrorism, its causes, linkages and obnoxious nexus. Also suggest measures required to be taken to eradicate the menace… Continue reading [2 April 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The PMLA — a law that has lost its way

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