Category: EDITORIALS

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Upholding Integrity in the Higher Judiciary

General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary;   Upholding Integrity in the Higher Judiciary   Introduction In a landmark and unprecedented step, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Sanjiv Khanna, initiated the process for the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma. This move follows an inquiry into a serious …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Addressing Children’s Fears in an Age of Unrest

General Studies-1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.   Addressing Children’s Fears in an Age of Unrest   Introduction The India-Pakistan conflict, rooted in colonial partition and unresolved territorial disputes, often dominates headlines. However, its psychological imprint on children is rarely spotlighted. In a digitally connected age, the conflict is no longer …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Human Development Index 2025

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   India’s Human Development Index 2025   Introduction India has made commendable progress in the Human Development Index (HDI), moving up from rank 133 in 2022 to 130 in 2023 among 193 countries, with its HDI value increasing from 0.676 …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Judicial Transparency and Accountability

General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary;     Judicial Transparency and Accountability   Introduction The Indian judiciary, as a cornerstone of democracy, is expected to function with the highest standards of transparency, impartiality, and integrity. In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has published the assets of …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

General Studies-2; Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Introduction The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), finalized in May 2025 after over three years of negotiations, marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This comprehensive deal encompasses goods, services, and labor mobility, aiming to double bilateral trade to …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Supreme Court’s recognition of Digital Access as a Fundamental Right

General Studies-2; Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.   Supreme Court’s recognition of Digital Access as a Fundamental Right   Introduction In a landmark judgment delivered on April 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of India …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases   Introduction The recent alert issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the Gavi Alliance paints a concerning picture of a potential resurgence of measles, meningitis, and yellow fever. This warning stems from …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Mental Health Insurance Coverage in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Mental Health Insurance Coverage in India   Introduction Abysmally low insurance coverage for mental health in India, as highlighted by the RiseUP for a Better Tomorrow: Mental Health Report 2025. Less than 1% of total health insurance claims are …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Private Member’s Bills in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Private Member’s Bills in India   Introduction The concept of a Private Member’s Bill (PMB) stems from Westminster parliamentary practices, where MPs who are not ministers are allowed to introduce Bills independently. The Indian …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Private Sector CAPEX Investment

General Studies-3; Topic: Investment models   CAPEX Investment   Introduction The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has initiated a critical exercise — the first-ever Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector Capex Investment Intentions. For India, which aims to become a developed country by mid-century, tracking private capex trends is vital to gauge the country’s …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India and the Evolving Globalisation Paradigm

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.    India and the Evolving Globalisation Paradigm   Introduction Globalisation, broadly defined as the integration of economies through trade, capital, labour, and knowledge flows, catalysed India’s transformation post-1991. It turned a once-insular economy into a vibrant player in global …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Gold’s Historic Surge

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Gold’s Historic Surge   Introduction Gold recently hit a historic high, crossing ₹1 lakh per 10 grams in international markets before slightly declining. This spike reflects a confluence of global economic uncertainties, geopolitical anxieties, and inflationary trends, positioning …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Pahalgam Terror Attack

General Studies-3; Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   Introduction A brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, led to the death of at least 26 civilians, sending shockwaves across the nation. Unique and unprecedented was the shutdown call by Kashmiris themselves — marking the first …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Global and Indian Implications of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs

General Studies-2; Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.   Introduction The announcement of reciprocal tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump marks a sharp resurgence in economic nationalism and protectionism. Aimed at correcting the so-called “unfair trade advantages” of certain countries, these measures have triggered global market …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Pahalgam Attack and the Struggle for Peace in Kashmir

General Studies-3; Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism.   Introduction The gruesome terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, one of the most scenic destinations in the Kashmir Valley, marks a grim chapter in the region’s ongoing pursuit of peace. The killing of 26 civilians is not just …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Declining Snow Persistence in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.   Introduction The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, often referred to as the “Third Pole”, is crucial for its vast cryospheric reserves. According to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) 2025 Report, four out of the five most recent winters saw below-normal …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Emerging Employment Crisis in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.   Introduction Over 80% of unemployed Indians are youth, many with secondary or higher education. Nearly one-third of young Indians are disengaged from both employment and learning, creating a demographic and developmental challenge. The fundamental nature of work is rapidly …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Draft WHO Pandemic Treaty (2024)

General Studies-2; Topic: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate.   Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic exposed deep fault lines in global health governance, particularly in areas such as information transparency, vaccine nationalism, and inequitable distribution of critical health supplies. In March 2021, over 20 countries and international organizations proposed a global treaty to …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Understanding India’s Job Market Malaise and the Future of Work

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction In modern India, the four-letter word “jobs” has come to represent a paradox: those with jobs are unhappy, those without are equally so. A recent snap-poll-based study involving 8,000 salaried individuals across sectors reveals an alarming state …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s UPI Outages and the Future of Digital Payment Infrastructure

General Studies-3; Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention   Introduction The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), one of India’s most celebrated digital public infrastructure achievements, suffered three outages in a single month in 2025, disrupting millions …

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