Relevance: The recent water crisis in Chennai has highlighted the potential risk of shortage of water in major Indian cities. The water crisis in Shimla last year also highlighted the problem.  In Delhi Water Supply & Sewage Disposal Undertaking v. State of Haryana (1996), the Supreme Court said, “Water is a gift of nature. Human hand cannot … Continue reading Water Scarcity

The government has recently released the 'National Education Policy' and has suggested widespread changes to the education system. The policy has garnered even more attention on the issue of the language policy which was seen by many as the imposition of Hindi.  In relation to this topic, we have compiled a list of important editorials/articles that have … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – National Education Policy.

Why these articles are important? Click here to know. Important topics along with relevant articles are provided below. Click on the links to open them in a new tab: Wind energy – https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/climate-change-may-hit-indias-wind-power/article26688356.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/wind-energy-outlook/article26450056.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/wind-loses-energy-as-policy-paralysis-blows-through-this-renewable-sector/article26488943.ece https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/windmills-not-so-green-for-wildlife/article25221880.ece https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/new-enemy-of-birds-of-prey-wind-farms/article25430890.ece LHB design coaches – https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/why-indian-railways-is-manufacturing-only-lhb-design-coaches-now/1262887/ Electricity availability – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/how-to-achieve-24x7-power-for-all/article26714432.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/discom-debt-to-return-to-pre-uday-levels/article27051526.ece Lokpal - https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-procedure-and-principle-in-lokpal/article26714009.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/turf-issues-in-fighting-corruption/article26725248.ece 5. MGNREGA – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-unkindest-cut/article26714061.ece … Continue reading MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 4

Below is a compilation of important articles that have appeared in 'the Hindu' in the last year. Read why these articles are extremely important. Click here. Below is the compilation of articles. Click on the links to open them in a new tab: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/cutting-through-the-white-noise/article25051404.ece https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/within-the-ambit-of-humanity/article25421367.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/pakistan-is-likely-to-continue-its-state-of-stable-instability/article25487975.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-approves-gurdaspur-kartarpur-corridor-between-india-pakistan/article25564939.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/two-punjabs-one-south-asia/article25657528.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-challenge-in-the-pulwama-attack/article26298200.ece https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pulwama-attack-and-indus-waters-treaty-does-india-holds-all-the-cards/article26352399.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/coalition-of-the-concerned/article26368006.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/coming-home/article26400680.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/interview/india-really-needs-to-enhance-its-counterterrorism-capabilities/article26439745.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/parley-abhinandans-release-was-a-saving-grace-for-both-sides/article26460448.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-grand-strategy-on-pakistan/article26525610.ece … Continue reading Mains’19-IR-India-Pakistan

With so many nations (including India) investing heavily in 'outer space' research, the outer space has become an area of interest. Moreover, with the successful test of anti-satellite weapon by India (Mission Shakti), the debate of 'space war' has resurfaced. In relation to this topic, we have compiled a list of important editorials/articles that have appeared in … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – Space War.

Why these articles are important? Click here to know. Important topics along with relevant articles are provided below. Click on the links to open them in a new tab: Ownership of data – https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/data-ownership-a-bone-of-contention/article26667131.ece Statistics and associated issues – https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-problem-with-cherry-picking-data/article26925274.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/everyone-is-afraid-of-data/article26241011.ece https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/data-supression/article26537100.ece https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-short-history-of-data/article26593687.ece https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/statistics-body-may-get-more-teeth/articleshow/64266931.cms Protecting wetlands – https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/protecting-the-sundarban-wetlands/article26482707.ece National year of millets – http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=1778895 5. … Continue reading MAINS’19 GS COMPILATION – 3

The problem of 'terrorism' has affected a number of nations of the world. Many vicious terrorist attacks have taken place at various locations including Pulwama, Sri Lanka, New York and a number of European countries. In relation to this topic, we have compiled a list of important editorials/articles that have appeared in the newspapers. These articles will … Continue reading ESSAY:MAINS’19 – TERRORISM.