Editorials Analysis – 14 May 2025

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     Category: Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development Summary Points: Ecology must be seen as the foundation of economic development. Unsustainable exploitation of resources has led to climate and biodiversity crises. Human disconnection from nature is at the root of current environmental issues. Nature-based solutions alone cannot offset ongoing ecological exploitation. Sustainable lifestyles and emotional reconnection with nature are essential.   Detailed Explanation (For RAS Mains): Sunderlal Bahuguna’s Vision Coined the term “Ecology is the permanent economy”, emphasizing that...

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  Category: Education and Employment Policy   Overview (Summary Points): NEP 2020 promises reforms but fails to address employability. Graduate employability remains stagnant at ~42.6%. Startups in India lack deep-tech innovation and indigenous R&D. Mega projects and educational rankings are inflated without impact. UGC remains a control mechanism rather than an enabler.   Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains (Bullet Points): 1. NEP 2020 and Employment Crisis: Despite lofty promises, NEP 2020 hasn't significantly improved graduate employability (42.6% in 2025 vs...

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  Shortest Summary Points: India’s Department of Consumer Affairs introduces “Repairability Index (RI)” for electronics. RI will score gadgets based on ease of repair, spare part availability, and maintenance costs. Aims to curb ‘planned obsolescence’ and promote circular economy. Indian approach to the right to repair is non-confrontational, unlike the aggressive U.S. model. Electronics industry is heavily represented in the RI committee, but consumer voices like Pushpa Girimaji are present.   Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains: 1. What is the...

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Category: Indian Economy – Inflation and Price Indices Overview Points: Retail inflation stood at 3.16% in April 2025, lowest since July 2019. Food and beverage inflation slowed to 2.14%, declining for the sixth consecutive month. Major price drops: Vegetables (-10.98%), Pulses (-5.23%), Meat & Fish (-0.35%). Decline largely due to high base effect and continued supply improvements. March 2025 CPI was at 3.34%, and 6.21% in October 2024 (14-month high then).   Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains Focused): Consumer Price Index...