Category: Daily Editorials for UPSC IAS Exam Preparation

Issue A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has unanimously quashed Arunachal Pradesh Governor order. Constitutional Provision According to Article 356, President’s rule can be imposed in a state if a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. Governor’s report…

Issue India’s sustained and systematic outreach to all parts of Africa is a welcome move. Background India is making a renewed push to regain relevance in a rapidly evolving African strategic landscape. Challenges in Africa Though India shares old historical ties with Africa but history is no longer enough to entice Africa to take India…

Issue The Ministry of Law and Justice sent a communication to the Law Commission requesting it to examine and report on all issues pertaining to a Uniform Civil Code. What is UCC? Uniform civil code is the proposal to replace the personal laws based on the scriptures and customs of each major religious community in…

Issue We’re all celebrating the 25th anniversary of the economic liberalization of 1991. But there are several areas where it is not able to delivered as expected. Share of manufacturing in GDP% It was expected that the New Industrial Policy, unveiled in 1991, would bring boom in manufacturing sector in India. Combined fiscal deficit of…

What is Chilcot Report It is the result of a seven-year inquiry into Britain’s role in the 2003 Iraq War. Background The Chilcot inquiry launched in 2009 as British troops withdrew from Iraq. What did the report actually find? It raises serious question on Tony Blair (PM of Britain at that time). Counterargument of Tony…

Issue As cereal consumption comes down despite higher output, India needs to ramp up production of pulses. Background Since the onset of the Green Revolution in the late 1960s, India has been treading on a path towards self-sufficiency in food. Why only Rice and Wheat is benefited? Because of technological as well as policy support…

Issue Prime Minister visit to Africa. Why this visit is historic  In Mozambique, he will become the first Indian Prime Minister to be present since Indira Gandhi went in 1982. What bilateral summit signifies India is signalling that it values these countries intrinsically for what they are. Hallmark of India’s Foreign Policy PM put emphasis…

Issue A new TRAI consultation paper proposes models that will get Free Basics-like services back in a slightly altered form. Background Over the last one year, Indians have engaged in a passionate debate on the concept of Net neutrality. What is free basics It an application by Facebook which provided its own content and that…

Issue Many countries in west Asia  has  been desirous of partnering India in development-related activities. Background Prime Minister recently visited to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan and Qatar have which undoubtedly, helped strengthen relations with these countries, especially in the area of economics and trade. Reason for this Most countries of West…

Issue The Reserve Bank of India has released the Financial Stability Report (FSR) What is Financial Stability Report (FSR) The FSR reflects the overall assessment on the stability of India’s financial system. Corporate balance sheets  FSR offers a glimmer of hope that corporate balance sheets are starting to heal. What inference can be made from above indicators These indicators…