Editorial Analysis

Recently, a two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India delivered a split verdict on the question of allowing Genetically Modified (GM) mustard in farmer fields.

Recently, Wayanad of Kerala faced a devastating landslide that claimed over 250 lives. Factors such as Kerala’s fragile ecosystem, extreme rainfall, and increasing population contributed to this disaster. The loss of lives and livelihoods underscores the urgency of understanding and mitigating landslide risks.

Recent tragic accident at an IAS coaching centre in New Delhi, where flooding led to three IAS aspirants dying, was a largely man-made, hence avoidable, disaster. Such incidents are an increasing feature of localised urban flooding in which human failures play a major role.

There is growing demand for a caste-based census to be conducted by the Centre to precisely understand the economic well-being of the marginalised communities.

Recent Governing Council meeting of the NITI Aayog that was skipped by the representatives..

Environmental concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly gaining..

Recently, the Department of Space received an 18% hike over its expenses in 2023-24 in the Union Budget (2024-25)..

Recent Budget has recognised cities as the growth hubs..

Economic Survey  suggested use of digital system ‘Agri Stack’ for better targeting of fertiliser subsidy.

The Karnataka government plans to introduce legislation for gig workers, seen as a necessary and positive step.