Editorial Analysis

Ill-effects of online gaming must be tackled Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In Context Online gaming in India has the potential to be a multi-billion-dollar industry, but it comes with negative fallouts as well. The online Gaming industry in India About: The online gaming industry is one of the major sunrise sectors of India.  […]

Starlink: New Sovereign of Low-earth Orbit  Syllabus: GS3/ Science & Technology In Context  Starlink’s importance in Ukraine has hammered in how high-speed satellite Internet access is quickly becoming the most valuable strategic resource in a conflict or war-stricken region.  About the Starlink Project Starlink is a satellite constellation that comprises thousands of small satellites in […]

The startup ecosystem which has been in overdrive for the past few years is now showing signs of weakness.

Age of consent in India  Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation. In Context Recently, Bombay High Court stated that it is high time India considered reducing the age of consent for sex.  Defining consent POCSO: A ‘child’ under POCSO is defined as any person below the age […]

Pathways for Digital Inclusion Syllabus: GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions In Context As India leads the conversation on digital public infrastructure (DPI) and digital transformation at the G20, it is an opportune moment to steer the wheel towards inclusive DPIs. What is Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)?  DPI refers to digital solutions that enable basic functions […]

The contours of India’s ‘formal jobs’ crisis Syllabus: GS1/ Social Justice; GS2/ Government policies and interventions, GS3/ Indian Economy & Related Issues; Inclusive Growth and related issues In Context A detailed look at the Employees Provident Fund data reveals stagnation in formal employment in the country. About EPF’s data on employment   Since 2017, the Indian […]

Reform Policing Syllabus: GS2/ Important Aspects of Governance, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Relating to Development In Context Incidents like an outbreak of communal violence in Delhi region & violence in Manipur’s Imphal Valley raises concerns over the role of law enforcement. About the Law and Order & Policing in India ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ […]

Preserving Tribal Culture Syllabus: GS2/Government Policies & Interventions In News The vision of inclusive growth and community-led development is not an idea but an actionable strategy for Odisha in its 5T (transparency, technology, teamwork, time-limit, leading to transformation)-driven development model.  Tribal population in India  India comprises 8.6% tribal population, has access to an enormous indigenous […]

Lynching, Mob violence & Judiciary fiat Syllabus: GS3/Extremism, Challenges to Internal Security, Various Security Agencies; GS2/ Government Policies & Interventions.  In News The Supreme Court has recently reminded the Union and several State governments of their “consistent failure” to act against the lynching and mob violence.  The Court has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs, […]

How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure? Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Arising out of their Design & Implementation In Context A recently released private report claims of ‘Bypassing Ayushman Bharat & deceiving poor patients in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital’. Health Sector in India Healthcare has become one of India’s largest sectors, both […]