Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1 : India needs an environmental health regulatory agency Introduction: The Need for Comprehensive Solutions As the 2024 Conference of Parties (COP 29) concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, India emerges as a key advocate for ambitious climate action and equitable financing for mitigation. Yet, closer to home, the nation faces mounting environmental … Read more
Analysis of The Indian Express Editorial 1 : Free market needs free speech Introduction: Balancing Regulation with Freedom The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently proposed a controversial framework to regulate digital platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp that disseminate securities-related content. This proposal, which aims to control the influence of financial influencers or … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1 : Tamil Nadu heatwave policy is only a start Context: A Promising Yet Limited Initiative In a significant move, Tamil Nadu recently declared extreme heat a State-specific disaster, marking an essential acknowledgment of climate change’s growing threats. This policy opens institutional avenues for those affected by heat-related illnesses or … Read more
Analysis of The Indian Express Editorial 1 : Building on goodwill Introduction In a historic step to reinforce bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Federal Republic of Nigeria on November 16-17, marking a new chapter in the India-Nigeria partnership. This visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 16 years, with the … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1 : A thousand days of Ukrainian resilience Context and Introduction On February 24, 2022, the world witnessed a profound shift in global history. Russia unleashed a full-scale military assault on Ukraine, targeting its sovereignty, culture, and people. Yet, Ukraine’s response has been nothing short of extraordinary. Under the leadership … Read more
Analysis of The Indian Express Editorial 1 : RBI’s blind spots Introduction As October’s inflation figures come into focus, experts broadly anticipate that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will maintain its current stance on interest rates in December. However, with inflation surpassing the central bank’s target, a pressing question emerges: Is the RBI singularly … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1 : End logjam for EPFO pensioners Context: A Turning Point for EPFO Pensioners The recent announcement about the successful pilot launch of the Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, offers a glimmer of hope to pensioners across the country. However, this progress comes against … Read more
Analysis of The Indian Express Editorial 1 : Reaching out with AI Introduction Over the past decade, India has revolutionized its approach to technology, achieving remarkable progress in integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into governance and other key sectors. This transformation has been powered by the growth of Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs), which have … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1 : Two cheers for the top court’s ‘bulldozer’ judgment Context India’s Supreme Court recently delivered a significant judgment addressing the controversial practice known as “bulldozer raj”. Over the past three years, municipal authorities in various parts of the country have used demolitions as a punitive tool against individuals accused … Read more
Analysis of The Indian Express Editorial 1 : What we burn is what pollutes Introduction: The Warning Signs We Ignored Twenty-five years ago, the government had ample evidence to address India’s air pollution crisis. Reports pinpointed the sources of this growing menace, but successive administrations sidelined the issue. Today, the problem has spiraled into a … Read more