Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS 1 Social issues The organising principle of lynch mobs: (The Hindu, Editorial) Logically, the one right that enables us to possess and exercise other rights is the right to life granted by Article 21 of the Fundamental Rights Chapter of the Constitution. Towards unfreedom: (Indian Express, Editorial) There is little cogent or visionary opposition to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 4

Archives GS 1 Social issues Written-off in the hinterland: (The Hindu, Editorial) The impact of education on rural life has remained consistent since colonial days. The missing learning curve: (Indian Express, Editorial) We need to build institutional memory, improve decision-making. Let’s start with data. What lynchings say about the Indian state: (Live Mint, Editorial) Failing to respond to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 3

Archives GS 1 —  GS 2 India and neighbors Border standoff: India warns of serious impact: (The Hindu) India is deeply concerned at the recent Chinese actions and has conveyed to the Chinese Government that such construction would represent a significant change of status quo with serious security implications for India. Face-off in Doklam: (Indian Express,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 1

Archives GS 1 Social issues A school without textbooks: (Indian Express, Editorial) We need to nurture skills, encourage children to engage with environment.  GS 2 Government policies The task before the sentinel: (The Hindu, Editorial) It is time the Chief Justice of India set up the larger Bench to examine privacy challenges to Aadhaar. Parliament and… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 30

Archives GS 1 Social issues The costs of failing on the job creation front: The inability to manage the jobs challenge will mean that governments will be forced to use fiscal tools to buy social peace.  GS 2 India and neighbors PLA constructing road in disputed territory at tri-junction, says Bhutan: Refuting the Chinese contention… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 29

Archives GS 1 Social issues Dalit vs Dalit: (Indian Express, Editorial) The word “Dalit” refers to castes stigmatised in the socio-economic, political and cultural discourse of Indian society.  GS 2 International groupings and agreements Indo-U.S. statement focusses on fight against terrorism: (The Hindu) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump jointly declared that bilateral… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 28

Archives GS 1  —  GS 2 International groupings and agreements For a stronger India-U.S. bond: (The Hindu) A critical factor impacting business engagement between the two nations is an unprecedented focus by the U.S. on high-skill labour mobility. Indian firms firmly support weeding out the abuse of the visa system. Government policies Is it time to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 26

Archives GS 1  —  GS 2 International groupings and agreements ‘Brexit is an opportunity for Netherlands-India ties’: Netherlands is aspiring to emerge as India’s biggest partner in Europe following the Brexit-related changes taking place in Europe. U.S. visit aimed at deepening ties: India’s partnership with the United States is multi-layered and diverse, supported by not… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 24

Archives GS 1 Social issues Is prohibition the answer?: (The Hindu, Editorial) Whether or not people can drink is a debate fuelled by upper-caste hypocrisy, a mix of religious guilt and bigotry.  GS 2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies India flags U.S. military aid to Pakistan: Agenda set for Prime Minister Modi’s first… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 23