🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane:
- dhadakkamgarunion0
- May 2
- 4 min read
Updated: May 4
🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane:
The editorial published in Loksatta highlights a pressing issue with the current UPSC examination system—its tendency to consume the most productive years of Indian youth. Many aspirants spend up to five or six years in preparation, often starting early and continuing well into their late twenties, without guaranteed success. This prolonged cycle not only results in emotional and financial strain but also limits their exposure to other career opportunities. The editorial suggests that the system, in its current form, unintentionally fuels a parallel economy of coaching classes that thrive on this uncertainty.
Moreover, the Loksatta editorial argues for an urgent need to reform the UPSC exam pattern to make it more outcome-oriented and less dependent on rote learning. The writer calls for a balanced approach where genuine talent is recognized early, and aspirants are not trapped in endless loops of preparation. Structural changes—like limiting attempts or shifting focus toward aptitude and administrative potential—could prevent youth from losing valuable years in pursuit of a single goal and allow them to contribute meaningfully to society, whether or not they enter the civil services.
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🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane:
The Delhi High Court has taken a stern stance against Baba Ramdev for making inflammatory remarks about the popular drink Rooh Afza, accusing him of violating a previous court order. His comment linking Rooh Afza to "Sharbat Jihad" and alleging that its profits fund madrasas and mosques sparked outrage and led to a contempt petition filed by Hamdard National Foundation. The court criticized Ramdev for being beyond control and operating in his own world, indicating frustration over his disregard for judicial directions and responsible public behavior.
This incident reflects growing judicial concern over the misuse of public platforms by influential figures to spread divisive narratives. Despite earlier assurances through an affidavit to remove objectionable content and avoid future comments, Ramdev allegedly repeated similar statements, prompting the court to consider contempt proceedings. The case highlights the importance of maintaining communal harmony and the judiciary's role in curbing potentially inflammatory and misleading speech, especially when it comes from high-profile individuals.
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🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane:
The Delhi High Court has taken a stern stance against Baba Ramdev for making inflammatory remarks about the popular drink Rooh Afza, accusing him of violating a previous court order. His comment linking Rooh Afza to "Sharbat Jihad" and alleging that its profits fund madrasas and mosques sparked outrage and led to a contempt petition filed by Hamdard National Foundation. The court criticized Ramdev for being beyond control and operating in his own world, indicating frustration over his disregard for judicial directions and responsible public behavior.
This incident reflects growing judicial concern over the misuse of public platforms by influential figures to spread divisive narratives. Despite earlier assurances through an affidavit to remove objectionable content and avoid future comments, Ramdev allegedly repeated similar statements, prompting the court to consider contempt proceedings. The case highlights the importance of maintaining communal harmony and the judiciary's role in curbing potentially inflammatory and misleading speech, especially when it comes from high-profile individuals.
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🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane:
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) recent action against substandard road work in Khar and Bandra West signals a serious commitment to accountability in public infrastructure projects. By suspending a junior engineer and slapping hefty fines — ₹50 lakh on the contractor and ₹25 lakh on the quality control agency — the BMC has made it clear that negligence in civic works will not be tolerated. The inspection revealed poor-quality concrete, uneven surfaces, and non-compliance with curing timelines, exposing lapses at multiple levels of execution and supervision.
This move sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of quality standards across ongoing infrastructure projects in Mumbai, especially with the ambitious goal of completing cement concretization of roads by May 2025. The incident underscores the importance of surprise inspections, strong project monitoring, and the need for transparency in the public works process. If upheld consistently, such measures could help restore public faith in civic governance and ensure better, longer-lasting roads in a city plagued by potholes and poorly executed repairs.
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🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane:
The article highlights renewed global anxiety over the security of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal and the possibility that the United States has contingency plans to seize control of these weapons if necessary. While such strategies have never been officially confirmed, their existence reflects Washington’s deep-rooted concerns about political instability in Pakistan, the threat of extremist groups, and the unpredictable nature of civil-military dynamics in the country. Given Pakistan’s history of terrorism and nuclear proliferation, the idea that the U.S. may intervene in a worst-case scenario is not entirely far-fetched and underscores the high stakes of global nuclear security.
At the heart of this issue is the delicate balance between sovereignty and international safety. If Pakistan’s nuclear program is perceived as vulnerable or aggressive — particularly with reported developments of long-range missiles capable of reaching the U.S. — then it challenges the strategic status quo in South Asia and beyond. Such concerns may also strain U.S.-Pakistan relations, especially if Washington begins to more openly discuss interventionist options. This analysis reflects not just fear of nuclear conflict, but also a geopolitical shift where nuclear oversight becomes a global concern rather than a national right.
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🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane:
Pakistan’s decision to close its airspace over major cities like Karachi and Lahore amid heightened tensions with India following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack signals a serious escalation in regional insecurity. Although the closure is being justified on security grounds, the specific time window—from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM daily—raises concerns that it could be a strategic show of force or a pre-emptive defensive measure in anticipation of potential military activity. This development comes at a time when both nations are exchanging sharp rhetoric, making the atmosphere increasingly volatile.
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