Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS 1 Geophysical phenomena ‘100% monsoon quota this year’: Reiterating its forecast from June, the India Meteorological Department has said India will get ‘normal’ rain during the remaining months of the monsoon season. India is likely to get 100% of its annual monsoon quota of 89 cm. Social issues ‘Today, we do not talk… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 9

Archives GS 1 Social issues Pursued by danger: (The Hindu, Editorial) Stalking is not a mere annoyance — it isa crime that requires swift punishment. Women’s panel seeks fair probe into stalking case: (The Hindu) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a free and fair investigation into the alleged stalking of a woman. Beyond… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 8

Archives GS 1 Social issues Let’s talk about a supplemental income: (The Hindu, Editorial) The concept of a basic income must be qualified to restrict beneficiaries to groups that are easily identified. Private power, public apathy: (The Hindu, Editorial) Modify landmark labour laws to bring domestic work under the purview of state regulation. Skill, don’t detain:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 7

Archives GS 1 Social issues Punishing the victims: (The Hindu, Editorial) The steady erosion of the anti-dowry law will endanger countless women in genuine distress. GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament: (The Hindu) The rules banning cattle slaughter were never placed before Parliament — which the government… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 5

Archives GS 1 Social issues It’s time to enact an anti-lynching law: (The Hindu, Editorial) In a civilised society, even one lynching is too many. But India has seen a spate of them of late. Indian society Defenders of varna: (Indian Express, Editorial) Current forms of ambivalence on caste have a long history. Role of women… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 4

Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Government policies A judgment for the ages:  (The Hindu, Editorial) The Supreme Court must define the contours of the right to privacy in a way that doesn’t undo it. It’s a losing battle for privacy: SC: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court on Wednesday voiced apprehension over the possible misuse… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 3

Archives GS 1 Social issues Breaking addiction: (The Hindu, Editorials) Lower nicotine content in UK cigarettes is an idea whose time has come. Barriers to well-being: (The Hindu, Editorials) The extent of society’s responsibility for child health care needs clarity. Victim in the dock: (Indian Express, Editorial) Supreme Court order saying the law on cruelty against women is… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 2

Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Government policies Drug-smuggling route reveals itself again: Intelligence agencies say cartels have been exploiting vast seas off India and Pakistan. Don’t shoot the messenger: (The Hindu, Editorial) Proposed amendments to the Whistle Blowers Act defeat the very purpose of the legislation. India and neighbors The Manila envelope: (The Hindu, Editorial)… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 1

Archives GS 1 Indian society The right to be left alone: (Indian Express, Editorial) Privacy is not just about Aadhaar or data protection; it’s about letting people make free choices. For a greater global role, take SDGs seriously: (Live Mint, Editorial) India’s inability to link its Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) efforts with its global ambitions is telling,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 31

Archives GS 1 — GS 2 International groupings and agreements Fight against terror, BRICS told: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has called upon the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS) grouping to exercise international leadership in countering terrorism, in tune with the growing role of the emerging economies in setting the global agenda. Doval wants BRICS to fight… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – July 29