Category: Must Read News Articles

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

Archives GS-1 Population and poverty Stairway to prosperity: (Indian Express, Editorial) India’s record of reducing poverty pales in comparison to China, Brazil and Mexico. It needs to build social infrastructure capable of providing quality education, health, and nutrition to buck the trend. Globalization Globalization is not ending, it’s changing: (Live Mint, Editorial) What we are… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 22

Archives GS-1 Social Issues Call to wipe out modern slavery: (The Hindu) India to implement labour law protections more effectively to eliminate modern slavery and forced labour in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Who knew healthcare was so complex: (Live Mint, Editorial) The government is right about the private sector’s role in healthcare but… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 21

Archives GS-1 Urbanisation Business Of Cleanliness: (Indian Express, Editorial) A national policy is in place; cities, state governments must operationalise it. GS-2 Government policies ‘Finalise body for Cauvery water sharing’: (The Hindu) T.N. insists that the Supreme Court appoint an authority. Across faiths, personal laws debated in courts and Parliament: (Indian Express, Explained) In the wake of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 20

Archives GS-1 Social issues Reimagining the OBC quota: (The Hindu, Editorial) Regardless of the political impulse that led the government to announce creation of a committee to look into sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBC), it provides an opening to ensure social justice in an efficient manner. Population and poverty What does the wage data… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 19

Archives GS-1 Social issues SC ruling on misuse of the dowry law raises questions: (Indian Express, Editorial) In most states, the police have a counseling centre at the district headquarters, where both the complainant and the accused, wife and husband are encouraged to talk about their grievances against each other. Role of women Liberalization’s impact on… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 18

Archives GS-1 Society and related issues India’s population greying : India’s old age population likely to increase to 18.4 pc by 2025: PGI doctors. India’s rising population GS-2 Executive and the Judiciary Provide relief in cases of unnatural jail death, SC tells Centre, States: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Chief Justices of all… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 16

Archives  GS-1 Social issues A higher opportunity: (Indian Express, Editorial) India can become a global hub for higher education. Much can be achieved without government having to do the heavy lifting. GS-2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies Japan calls for ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy’: (The Hindu) “Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy” aims to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 15