Category: Must Read News Articles

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

Archives  GS-1 Art and culture Projecting soft power: How India is restoring cultural symbols beyond its shores: (Indian Express, Explained) The 12th c Ananda Temple Modi visited in Myanmar isn’t the only one that India is helping renovate. There are others too, in Laos, Vietnam, SL, Nepal, Cambodia. Neolithic pot of joy promises to shine light… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 14

Good Morning Friends, Below is the Must Read for today: Archives  GS-1 Social Issues ‘Cooling off’ period in Hindu divorce can go: SC: (The Hindu) ‘Waiting 6 months will prolong agony’. GS-2 India and neighbors Stung India slams ‘inaccurate’ UN reports: (The Hindu) At the Human Rights Council, India’s Permanent Representative says Commissioner’s criticism on Rohingya,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 13

Archives  GS-1 Urbanisation, Social issues Addressing India’s income inequality: (Live Mint, Editorial) Widening income inequality weakens public support for liberal economic reforms. GS-2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies No plan yet to deport Rohingya: (The Hindu) Responding to UN official’s statement, Minister says States have been asked only to identify ‘illegal’ immigrants and act… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 12

Archives  GS-1 — GS-2 India and neighbors Dhaka plea made MEA shift stand: (The Hindu) Delhi broke silence on Rohingya issue. The disaster next door: (The Hindu, Editorial) India’s stance on the Rohingya refugees undermines its ties with Bangladesh and its regional leadership. Shifting ties: (Indian Express, Editorial) Despite Look East talk, Delhi’s reflexes have been much… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 11