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Indian Navy Sheds Colonial Legacy

Source: IE Why in News? Recently, the Indian Navy has taken significant steps to shed its British colonial legacies by renaming traditional naval...

25 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Press Freedom in India: Challenges and Strategies

This editorial is based on the article ‘Questions on press freedom’ which was published in The Hindu Business Line on 21/5/2024. The...

24 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Election Rules for State-Owned Media

Source: IE Why in News? Recently, two opposition leaders accused state-owned media of censoring their speeches during the ongoing Lok Sabha...

24 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

World Bank Report on Global Water Crisis

For Prelims: World Water Forum, Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission, Jal Kranti Abhiyan, World Bank, Atal Bhujal Yojana For Mains: Issues of...

24 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

National Council for Cement and Building Materials-Incubation Centre

Source: PIB Recently, the National Council for Cement and Building Materials-Incubation Centre (NCB-IC) was inaugurated by the Joint Secretary,...

24 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Guardians of the Green: Tribals

This editorial is based on “To preserve forests, it’s important to listen to tribal communities” which was published in The...

23 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Matua Community

Source: HT The Matua community of West Bengal has been demanding the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019. The Matuas are a...

23 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Harnessing Biomass Cultivation on Degraded Land

For Prelims: Principal Scientific Adviser, National Green Hydrogen Mission, National Biomass Atlas, Bhuvan portal, Indian Space Research...

22 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Self-Help Groups

For Prelims: Kudumbashree mission, Self Help Groups (SHGs), NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development), National Rural...

22 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SC to Revisit 1995 Order of Consumer Court

Source: IE The recent Supreme Court ruling on lawyers' liability under the Consumer Protection Act has prompted a reconsideration of the 1995...

22 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Early Cancer Detection in India and CRC Tumour Breakthroughs

For Prelims: Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres, NITI Aayog, Non-communicable Diseases, Hypertension, National Cancer Grid, Colorectal...

22 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Humboldt Glacier

Source: IE Recently, Venezuela has become the first country to likely lose all its glaciers due to climate change. The last remaining glacier,...

22 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Digital Arrest Scams

Source: TOI Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a warning about an increase in 'digital arrest' scams, where cybercriminals...

20 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SC Limits ED's Arrest Powers in PMLA Cases

For Prelims: Supreme Court, Money Laundering, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, Enforcement Directorate, United Nations Convention Against...

20 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Revamping India’s Higher Education System

This editorial is based on the article “The hyperpoliticisation of Indian higher education ” which was published in The Hindu on...

20 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Packaged Food and Health Concerns

For Prelims: Indian Council of Medical Research, National Institute of Nutrition , Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI),...

20 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Centre Granted Citizenship Under CAA

Souce: TH The Union Government has granted citizenship certificates to over 300 people who applied under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA),...

20 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Issue of Solid Waste Management

For Prelims: Solid Waste Management, Landfills, Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 For Mains: Issues related to Solid Waste Management Source:...

20 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

SC Verdict on Newsclick: Adherence to Due Process

This editorial is based on the article“SC verdict on Newsclick shows adherence to due process is much more than a procedural...

18 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions

Pine Needle Power Projects

Source: TH Why in News? Uttarakhand's innovative pine needle power projects, aimed at mitigating forest fires and generating electricity, have...

17 May 2024 Government Policies & Interventions