Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS 1 Indian society Tryst With Inequality: (Indian Express, Editorial) India has failed the Constitution’s commitment to social justice. Social issues SC seeks details of convictions under Child Marriage Act: As the Centre said Parliament must have thought it ‘pragmatic’ to reduce the age of consent for sexual relations for married girls from 18… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 10

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