Category: Daily Editorials for UPSC IAS Exam Preparation

  The Rohingya crisis explained Context Facts  The issue Problems faced by Rohingyas Response from states Involved Way ahead   Click here to Download Daily Editorial (25  Nov 2016) Context Military crackdown on “Islamist jihadists” in the Rakhine State after three border security posts came under attack on October 9 , as claimed by the…

Judicial appointments Debate Facts Collegium System Three judges Case Against The Collegium The logjam Way ahead Click here to Download Daily Editorial (24 Nov 2016)    Context – The government recently has cleared 34 while rejected 43 names for the judges post that were recommended by the collegium . The government has cleared few names…

Vector Born Diseases-India Most widely prevalent Vector borne diseases in India are- Acute Encephalitis Syndrome – Japanese Encephalitis Facts Lymphatic Filariasis – Steps taken By Government– Facts Cause Suggestions Context –  World Health Organisation has declared that the Zika virus no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. Zika virus disease is caused…

Safety in Indian Railways Context- Facts Causes- Comittes- What should be done- Click here to Download Daily Editorial (22 November 2016) Context- The derailment of the Indore-Patna Express in Kanpur Dehat, with the death toll over 140 people. INDIAN RAILWAYS, the premier transport organization of the country is the largest rail network in Asia and…

India’s Fiscal Policy What is fiscal policy History FRBM Act Challenges with implementation N.K.Singh Committee Way Ahead Click here to Download Daily Editorial (21 November 2016) Context-  Finance Minister constituted a committee to review the FRBM Act in the light of current domestic and global dynamics. The committee is expected to submit its report by…

Food Safety in India – Food safety issues Recent controversies- Government Initiatives to promote food safety Challenges Solution Click here to Download Daily Editorial (17 November 2016) Food Safety is an important social and health priority of any nation. Context-The Food and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) recently announced that it is working on fortification…

Solid Waste Management Definition- Kinds of solid waste- Causes of lack of waste management- Effects – Recent legislation’s by government- Comments- Click here to Dowanload Daily Editorial (15 November 2016) India produces about 62 million tonnes of solid waste annually, of which 75-80% is collected, and only 22-28% is treated. Rest lands up in open…