Keeping tabs on carbon with an accounting system Context: The climate polycrisis, signifies a web of interconnected climate-related crises affecting various sectors. It encompasses the physical impacts of climate change, such as rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and extreme weather events. These, in turn, spawn social, […]
Context: Women’s legal marriage age will be raised from 18 to 21 years old, according to the Cabinet. This judgment was made following the advice of a panel led by Jaya Jaitly. About the Working Group: Last year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recommended a panel […]
Context: After a four-hour debate, the Rajya Sabha approved the Dam Safety Bill, 2019, which allows for the monitoring, inspection, operation, and maintenance of all defined dams across the country and has been contested for decades. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill in August of […]
Using AI for audit techniques Context: Recently, The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), Girish Chandra Murmu, has warned about the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Relevance: GS-03 (Science and Technology) Mains Question: Discuss the challenges and ethical considerations […]
Nobel Honors for mRNA Vaccines: A Triumph Amidst Pandemic Context: This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their work on mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 is a case in point. Their achievements have not only saved countless […]
The Evolution of BRICS: A Long-term Perspective Context: In August, South Africa witnessed the induction of six new members into the BRICS grouping. While some may argue that this particular meeting failed to yield substantial results, it’s crucial to view BRICS through a lens that […]
The narrative of development and populism Context: Recent political developments in India underscore the significance of balancing development and populism in the lead-up to elections. The Prime Minister’s announcement of substantial investments in Madhya Pradesh and the Opposition party’s promises in Telangana reveal a recurring […]
Criminal law Bills and a hollow decolonization Context: With the introduction of Three Criminal Law Bills and the Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law in 2020, there was an anticipation that these Bills would eventually show the path towards the decolonization of Indian criminal law. […]
A time to articulate new constitutional ideas for India. Context: The Indian government has undertaken a mission to decolonize the country. This endeavor has witnessed the replacement of iconic buildings and a shift towards using the name “Bharat” alongside “India.” As the nation undergoes these […]
An ageing India needs age-responsive TB care Context: India is seeing a demographic shift with an increasing proportion of elderly citizens which by default attributes to advancements in healthcare and extended lifespan demands. By 2030, it is estimated that 12.5% of India’s population will be […]