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[30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) ‘Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people’ Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) In light of the recent controversy regarding the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), what are… Continue reading [30 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Bonds, big money, and an imperfect democracy

[29 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s coal imports

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q) “Despite the adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for Development”. Discuss. (UPSC CSE 2017)  Q) What are the consequences of Illegal mining? Discuss the Ministry of Environment and Forest’s concept of GO AND NO GO zones for the coal mining sector. (UPSC CSE 2013)  Prelims: Q) Despite having large… Continue reading [29 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: Understanding India’s coal imports

[28 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: WTO’s investment facilitation negotiations are not illegal

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of the ‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India? (UPSC CSE 2018)  Q) “The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But… Continue reading [28 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: WTO’s investment facilitation negotiations are not illegal

[27 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A cry for help, a call for reflection and action

PYQ Relevance: Mains:  Q) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 remains inadequate in promoting an incentive-based system for children’s education without generating awareness about the importance of schooling. Analyse. (UPSC IAS/2022)  Q) Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in the realms of primary education and primary health care. What… Continue reading [27 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A cry for help, a call for reflection and action

[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

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