Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS-1 — GS-2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies Ukraine seeks Indian peacekeepers: Urging India to take up greater global security role, Ukraine has asked for Indian peacekeepers to help contain the conflict with Russia in the eastern part of the country. GS-3 Indian Economy The lowdown on GST pitfalls: Why does this… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 8

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Law, faith, unreason: (The Hindu, Editorial) Banning ‘evil’ practices by law is not enough. Social reform must be broad-based. Mere legislation is not enough to eradicate superstition from society. GS-2 Government Policies SC lifts veil on Collegium recommendations: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court Collegium is headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 7

Archives GS-1 Social Issues India disputes ILO’s modern slavery report: (The Hindu) It contains no India-specific findings. The instrumental harms of inequality: (Live Mint, Editorial) From monopolistic market structures to poor public health outcomes, inequality can cause harm in a number of domains of everyday living. Geographical features Central control out, subjective aspects in: why new wetlands… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 6

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Why Indian Intelligence is spooked by global index of modern slavery: (Indian Express, Editorial) What does an ILO-backed report say about the country? Why have its methodology and conclusions been questioned by the IB? GS-2 — GS-3 Indian Economy RBI holds interest rates, warns against fiscal laxity: (The Hindu) Says govt. measures… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 5

Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena 3-fold rise in extreme rainfall events in Central India: (The Hindu) Sudden surges of monsoon winds bring in plenty of moisture, causing brief heavy spells of shower in the region. GS-2 India and neighbors Can India protect Rohingya, SC asks govt: (The Hindu) Bench rejects Centre’s stance that decision to deport the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 4

Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena Awry forecasts, but IMD sticks to models: (The Hindu) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will review the computer models it used for preparing forecasts this year, but is unlikely to make any dramatic corrections. The numbers game: (The Hindu, Editorial) The India Meteorological Department needs to better tailor its forecast for… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 3

Archives GS-1 Social Issues For a knowledge economy: (The Hindu, Editorial) India needs to do more than just pour money into higher education institutions. GS-2 Government Policies Back to paper: (The Hindu, Editorial) A State-wide voter paper trail may silence the EVM’s critics, but is a regressive step. Service For Swachhata: (Indian Express, Editorial) In three years,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – October 2

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Will Swachh Bharat Abhiyan be a success?: (The Hindu, Editorial) The mission for a clean India will not work without breaking the link between caste and occupation. GS-2 Government Policies VVPAT to be used in Gujarat polls: (The Hindu) This is the first time an entire assembly poll will be conducted using… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 29

Archives GS-1 Social Issues  Confusing consent: (The Hindu, Editorial) The Farooqui verdict risks widening the notion of ‘consent’ as a defence in rape cases. Falling off the health-care radar: (The Hindu, Editorial) Care for the elderly needs to be better targeted by the health system and social networks. For The Children’s Sake: (Indian Express, Editorial) Why India… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 28

Archives GS-1 Geophysical phenomena Why the sizes of earthquakes multiply rather than add up: (Indian Express, Explained) Magnitude is derived from a formula involving a logarithm, which makes the scale exponential rather than linear. GS-2 India and neighbors All help, but no troops to Afghanistan: (The Hindu) India will expand aid to strife-hit nation. U.S. nudges… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 27