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[26 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China, a ‘want-to-be’ superpower

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  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) ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools… Continue reading [26 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China, a ‘want-to-be’ superpower

[25 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: TB Control in India Calls for person-centered Solutions

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. ( UPSC IAS/2021)  Q) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieving ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. (UPSC IAS/2018)  Prelims:In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the… Continue reading [25 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: TB Control in India Calls for person-centered Solutions

[23 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Two wars, the consequences for America’s standing

Relevance: GS II (International Relations) Prelims- Conflict zone with geographical location Mains- Impact of conflict over world  Why in the news?  The extent to which the Ukraine and Gaza wars will be influenced by U.S. election-year politics versus following their own course remains uncertain. The U.S. and the Ukraine War /  Ukraine War influenced by… Continue reading [23 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Two wars, the consequences for America’s standing

[21 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Eliminating diseases, one region at a time

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q) The public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector can help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives do you suggest? (2015) Q) The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What… Continue reading [21 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Eliminating diseases, one region at a time

[20 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Ties that epitomize India’s neighborhood first policy

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) What is meant by Gujral doctrine? Does it have any relevance today? Discuss. (2013) Q) Analyze internal security threats and transborder crimes along Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Pakistan borders including the Line of Control (LoC). Also, discuss the role played by various security forces in this regard. (2020) Prelims: Q) What is the… Continue reading [20 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Ties that epitomize India’s neighborhood first policy

[19 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

Note4Students:  PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Women’s movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata.’ Substantiate your view. [UPSC 2018]“ Though women in post-Independent India have excelled in various fields, the social attitude towards women and the feminist movement has been patriarchal.” Apart from women’s education and women empowerment schemes, what… Continue reading [19 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Violence, homelessness, and women’s mental health

[16 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Looking to the future on St. Patrick’s Day

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  At the international level, the bilateral relations between most nations are governed on the policy of promoting one’s own national interest without any regard for the interest of other nations. This leads to conflicts and tensions between the nations.How can ethical consideration help resolve such tensions? Discuss with specific examples. [UPSC 2015] Some… Continue reading [16 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Looking to the future on St. Patrick’s Day

[15 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bhutan’s opening move, its Gelephu gambit

Mains PYQ Relevance: How does illegal transborder migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bringing out the factors which give impetus to such migration. [UPSC 2014] Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border… Continue reading [15 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bhutan’s opening move, its Gelephu gambit

[14 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Karnataka civil engineers Bill, its pathway

Mains PYQ Relevance: Major cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss. (2015) Discussion the various social problems which originated out of the speedy process of urbanization in India. (2013) Note4Students:  Mains: Social Issues; Governance; Urbanization; Mentor comments: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Professional Civil Engineers Bill, 2024 to allow only… Continue reading [14 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The Karnataka civil engineers Bill, its pathway

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