July 8th 2025 Editorial
1. Alarming Maternal Mortality Rates (MMR) in IndiaIn 2012, India’s MMR was 130; in 2019–21, it dropped to 97.Despite the fall, 93 women still die for every 1 lakh live…
1. Alarming Maternal Mortality Rates (MMR) in IndiaIn 2012, India’s MMR was 130; in 2019–21, it dropped to 97.Despite the fall, 93 women still die for every 1 lakh live…
1. Context and Strategic ConcernOn July 4, the Indian Army’s Vice Chief emphasized growing China-Pakistan military coordination.China’s role is no longer limited to diplomacy — it is now actively strengthening…
1. ContextWritten on July 4, U.S. Independence Day, the editorial draws parallels between India and the U.S. in defending democracy from internal authoritarian threats.Uses historical parallels like India’s Emergency (1975)…
1. Context and ImportanceIn recent years, disruptions have reduced the deliberative quality of Parliamentary proceedings.Strengthening research support through library and reference services is essential for improving the quality of debate…
1. India’s Growing Role in South-South CooperationIndia’s development assistance to Global South has almost doubled from ~$3 billion in 2010–11 to $7 billion in 2023–24.Modalities include: Lines of Credit (LoC),…
1. Key Focus Areas:Empowerment through access: Emphasis on rights, services, and opportunities through digital access.Shift from traditional welfare models to tech-enabled governance.Real-time tracking, data-driven interventions, and tech-based grievance redressal systems.2.…
1. Context and Premise:The world is entering a high-risk phase geopolitically, economically, and in terms of security.Global power centers like the S., China, Russia, and the EU are undergoing transitions…
1. Context: I-T Bill 2025 and Digital Space AccessFinance Minister proposed that Income Tax authorities be given powers to access an individual’s “virtual digital space” for tax investigations.This includes emails,…
1. Context: Deportation and Pushback IncidentsRecent incidents in West Bengal and Assam show people being pushed back to Bangladesh or detained on suspicion of being illegal immigrants.Many of those being…
1. Context: AI Diffusion Framework RescindedThe AI Diffusion Framework was a set of export controls on AI technologies issued by the Biden administration.It treated advanced AI technologies like nuclear weapons…