Category: Must Read News Articles

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

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Consent key factor in defining sexual assault, says Delhi HC: The High Court discusses the various “models” of sexual consent in the modern world. UN human rights review: What India ‘accepted’, what it merely ‘noted’: (Indian Express, Explained) Between May 1 and May 12, 14 states were reviewed, including India. Then Attorney… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 26

Archives GS-1 Social Issues A Blinkered Justice: (Indian Express, Editorial) Rape laws have changed but the temptation to shame and blame the victim remains. Turn the economic ship around: (The Hindu, Editorial) We need to apply the potential of social business to solve problems of inequality and unemployment. GS-2 Government Policies Dialling The Wrong Number: (Indian Express, Editorial)… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 25

Archives GS-1 — GS-2 India and neighbors Strident Pakistan presses for UN envoy on Kashmir: Pakistan blamed India and Afghanistan for the volatile security situation in the region, while denying charges that it is harbouring terrorists who target both the countries. Hasina floats five-point peace plan: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has floated a five-point… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 23