Editorial Analysis

News Fourteen fixed-dose combination (FDCs) medicines found to lack therapeutic relevance have been banned by the Central Government through a gazette notification issued over the weekend. Justification for Ban The ban, which comes into effect immediately, follows recommendations of the Expert Committee formed to examine the efficacy of these drug combinations and the Drugs Technical […]

News: On June 1, 2023, Nestlé through its brand Maggi, launched three of its products —Maggi noodles, Maggi masala-e-magic, and hot and sour sauce on the metaverse for a gamified version wherein people in their virtual avatars can compete to win the “Golden Maggi NFT”. Implications: People will be able to trade this NFT for […]

In News Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping chaired the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. The Central Asia region (CA)  It comprises the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.  It is a diverse region with a mix of upper-middle and low-income countries with major strategic importance due to their geographic […]

In Context The 21st century seems to become the age of graphene. About Graphene  It is a two-dimensional form (allotrope) of carbon that consists of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice.  Properties: It is the world’s thinnest, strongest, and most conductive material of both electricity and heat.  It conducts electricity […]

In News India has recently turned a net exporter of toys, during 2020-21 and 2021-22, ending decades of import dominance.  Toy Sector in India  Historical Linkages: India has a rich history of toys.  The invention of toys in India took place during the Indus Valley Civilization, approximately 8,000 years ago.  The original toys comprised whistle-shaped […]

BrahMos: 25 Years of the Joint Venture Syllabus: GS 3/Defence  In News   India-Russia defence Joint Venture BrahMos Aerospace has embarked on a glorious milestone as it completed  25 years. About BrahMos  It is a joint venture between India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.  The missile derives its name from the […]

In News The United Nations observed the 75th anniversary of its peacekeeping missions . About UN peacekeeping Background : United Nations Peacekeeping began in 1948 when the Security Council authorized the deployment of military observers to the Middle East.  The first military observers were sent by the UN Security Council to oversee the Israeli-Arab Armistice […]

A Way Out of the Coal Trap Syllabus: GS3/ Conservation/Environmental Pollution & Degradation In Context It seems the government is contemplating a ban on setting up new coal-based power stations.  Coal In India  About: Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India. It accounts for 55% of the country’s energy needs. The […]

India’s Employment Problem and Bad Statistics Syllabus: GS1/ Social Justice; GS2/ Government policies and interventions, GS3/Inclusive Growth and related issues In Context The Indian definition of employment does not meet international standards.  Need of obtaining employment statistics The global recession of 2008 profoundly affected high-income countries and cast its shadow on countries and sectors closely […]

In Context Need is to re-emphasise the crucial, critical and life-giving nature of civil society. About the Civil Society Organizations in India About: India has a long history of civil society based on the concepts of daana (giving) and seva (service).  Civil society Organization (CSO) or non-governmental organization (NGO) are organizations that are voluntary in […]