Category: Daily Editorials for UPSC IAS Exam Preparation

Context Amidst the debate on Aadhar, Prime Minister has announced the integration of BHIM app with the Aadhar number. This is slated to push the digital transactions in the country. It should be noted that a renewed rigour was created towards digitisation after the historical step to demonetise 86% value currency, which in turn pushed…

European Union and their challenges

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Context The surge of conservative nationalistic politics in Europe has undermined the idea and institution of European Union. It assumes critical significance after the referendum in Britain opting out of the EU and the tendencies represented by the ascend of Donald Trump. The year 2017 will be the defining year in the future of EU…

South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program

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The issue in News Cooperation between member-countries of the South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) could generate $70 billion in GDP and more employment. The joint statement, made in Delhi following a meeting of the Finance Ministers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, also welcomed Myanmar into the coalition. About SASEC group…

General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR)

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Why in News With the government implementing its anti tax avoidance rules from April 1, industry is concerned about the greater subjective authority being given to the tax department and how this could render transactions unprofitable. Background The General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR) are designed to prevent the avoidance of tax by taking advantage of international…

Accessible India Campaign: Analysis

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Accessible India Campaign or Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan is a program which is set to be launched to serve the differently-ablecommunity of the country. The initiative also in line with the Article 9 of UNCRPD (UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) to which India is a signatory since 2007. The scheme also comes under Persons with Disabilities…

Daily Editorials: Kashmir Saga

Apr 15, 2017

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Context The problem in Kashmir has accentuated again after the encounter of young Hizbul Muzzahhiddin militant Burhan Wani after the series of protests against the Indian state, its administration and armed forces has put the region in stalemate. Recently, the by poll elections attracted merely 2.03% votes accompanied by skirmishes with the Army highlighted the…

Daily Editorials: The legal and political conundrum of Kulbhushan Jadhav case

Apr 14, 2017

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Context The alleged Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav was arrested by Pakistan authorities for sabotaging ‘China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’ and fomenting secessionist tendencies in Baluchistan. Pakistan military court system has henceforth declared his execution by blatantly refusing to adhere to international standards of diplomacy and justice. Issues involved India has asserted that he was in his individual…

An attempt at Nuclear Free World: International treaty to ban Nuclear Weapons

Apr 13, 2017

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Context A UN General Assembly committee had voted to launch negotiations last year on a new treaty banning nuclear weapons despite fierce opposition from the world’s nuclear powers last year. A resolution presented by Austria, Ireland, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa and Brazil was adopted by a vote of 123 to 38, with 16 abstentions, following…

HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017

Apr 12, 2017

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Context The long-awaited, a crucial public health legislation guaranteeing equal rights to India’s HIV community – Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2017 was passed by the Parliament. Approximately 21 lakh people are living with HIV, as per government estimates. The adult prevalence is in the…

The Economics of Happiness

Apr 11, 2017

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