{"id":114097,"date":"2026-07-20T10:39:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T05:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=114097"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T05:38:34","slug":"daily-editorial-analysis-20-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/daily-editorial-analysis-20-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Editorial Analysis 20 July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>The Stark Reality of the Missing Jobs for India\u2019s Gen Z<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India possesses one of the world&#8217;s largest youth populations, with nearly 371 million young people in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>This demographic profile is widely viewed as a potential <strong>demographic dividend<\/strong>, capable of driving long-term <strong>economic growth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>However, this advantage can be realized only when young people successfully transition from <strong>education<\/strong> to <strong>productive employment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Recent labour market trends reveal a growing crisis marked by high unemployment, informal employment, gender inequality, and limited <strong>social security<\/strong>, raising concerns about India&#8217;s ability to convert its youthful population into a productive workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Weak Transition from Education to Employment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A major challenge lies in the fragile transition from education to employment.<\/li>\n<li>Although many Gen Z individuals remain in education, delayed entry into the labour market has not resulted in better employment outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Instead, a significant proportion enters <strong>casual work<\/strong>, <strong>unpaid family work<\/strong>, or other forms of <strong>informal employment<\/strong>, while only a small share secures <strong>regular salaried employment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This trend reflects a growing <strong>skills mismatch<\/strong> between educational qualifications and labour market demands.<\/li>\n<li>The rapid expansion of higher education has not been matched by sufficient <strong>job creation<\/strong>, making employment opportunities increasingly uncertain.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, education alone no longer guarantees stable or rewarding careers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Gender Inequality in the Labour Market<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The labour market continues to display deep <strong>gender disparities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A large proportion of young women remain outside the labour force because of <strong>domestic duties<\/strong>, <strong>childcare responsibilities<\/strong>, <strong>safety concerns<\/strong>, restricted mobility, and prevailing social norms.<\/li>\n<li>Consequently, female <strong>labour force participation<\/strong> remains significantly lower than that of men in both rural and urban areas.<\/li>\n<li>Women who actively seek employment also face higher <strong>unemployment rates<\/strong> than men.<\/li>\n<li>Their exclusion from paid work not only limits individual economic independence but also reduces national productivity.<\/li>\n<li>Greater participation of women in the workforce is essential for fully realizing India&#8217;s demographic potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Graduate Unemployment Crisis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contrary to expectations, higher educational attainment <strong>no longer guarantees better employment prospects. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Graduate unemployment is particularly severe among young women, reflecting the widening gap between the education system and labour market requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Growing adoption of <strong>automation<\/strong> and <strong>artificial intelligence (AI)<\/strong> has further transformed employment patterns by reducing opportunities in several sectors while increasing demand for specialized skills.<\/li>\n<li>Prolonged unemployment among educated youth weakens confidence in higher education, places financial pressure on families, and creates widespread frustration, posing risks to long-term <strong>social stability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Informal Employment and Lack of Social Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most young workers lack formal <strong>employment contracts<\/strong> and access to <strong>social security<\/strong> benefits such as insurance, pensions, or workplace protections.<\/li>\n<li>The majority continue working in insecure and low-paid positions with limited opportunities for career advancement.<\/li>\n<li>The growing <strong>informalisation<\/strong> of employment leaves workers vulnerable to unstable incomes and poor working conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Such insecurity often contributes to labour unrest, highlighting the urgent need for stronger labour protections and expanded formal employment opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Structural Problems Rather Than Isolated Issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unemployment<\/strong>, low female participation, inadequate <strong>skilling<\/strong>, informality, and weak labour market transition reinforce one another.<\/li>\n<li>Addressing only one aspect cannot resolve the broader crisis.<\/li>\n<li>A comprehensive strategy requires expanding <strong>labour-intensive industries<\/strong>, strengthening <strong>apprenticeships<\/strong>, improving <strong>school-to-work pathways<\/strong> and encouraging <strong>formal hiring<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Additionally, creating more urban employment opportunities, and investing in safe transport and childcare facilities will address the employment problem.<\/li>\n<li>Skill development programmes remain important but must be complemented by sustained employment generation and stronger links between education and industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India&#8217;s youthful population offers immense opportunities for future development, but demographic advantage alone cannot guarantee prosperity.<\/li>\n<li>Persistent <strong>graduate unemployment<\/strong>, widespread <strong>informality<\/strong>, limited <strong>social protection<\/strong>, low female participation, and inadequate job creation continue to undermine this potential.<\/li>\n<li>Until structural barriers are addressed, India&#8217;s demographic dividend will remain a <strong>promise deferred<\/strong> rather than a foundation for inclusive and sustainable development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Stark Reality of the Missing Jobs for India\u2019s Gen Z FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1. <\/strong>What is meant by India&#8217;s demographic dividend?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>India&#8217;s demographic dividend refers to the economic advantage created by its large young population when they are productively employed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> Why is graduate unemployment increasing in India?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Graduate unemployment is increasing because job creation has not kept pace with the growing number of educated youth and changing labour market demands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> Why do many young women remain outside the labour force?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Many young women remain outside the labour force due to domestic responsibilities, safety concerns, limited mobility, and social norms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> What is the major problem with employment among Gen Z workers?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>The major problem is that many Gen Z workers are employed in informal jobs without job security or social protection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. <\/strong>How can India realize its demographic dividend?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>India can realize its demographic dividend by creating quality jobs, promoting formal employment, improving skill development, and increasing women&#8217;s workforce participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/the-stark-reality-of-the-missing-jobs-for-indias-gen-z\/article71241905.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Much More than \u2018Melbourne Meets Modi\u2019\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#8217;s visit to Australia marked a significant turning point in <strong>India-Australia relations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Although the enthusiastic reception by the Indian diaspora in Melbourne highlighted Modi&#8217;s popularity, the visit achieved much more than symbolic diplomacy.<\/li>\n<li>It strengthened bilateral ties through major agreements in <strong>defence<\/strong>, <strong>economic cooperation<\/strong>, <strong>education<\/strong>, <strong>technology<\/strong>, <strong>culture<\/strong>, and <strong>sports<\/strong>, reflecting the growing <strong>strategic partnership<\/strong> between two democratic nations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Key Areas of India-Australia Cooperation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Expansion of Strategic Cooperation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The visit resulted in several landmark agreements that enhanced cooperation in regional and global security.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation<\/strong> strengthened defence collaboration, while the Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains improved cyber resilience and technological cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap<\/strong> reinforced cooperation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/indo-pacific-region\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indo-Pacific<\/strong><\/a>, promoting peace, security, and maritime stability.<\/li>\n<li>In addition, the agreement on energy security, including Australian uranium exports for peaceful purposes, expanded long-term strategic trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Economic and Educational Partnership<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Economic collaboration emerged as a major outcome of the visit.<\/li>\n<li>Australia&#8217;s largest pension fund announced significant investment in India&#8217;s infrastructure sector, while leading technology companies committed investments in data centres.<\/li>\n<li>These developments demonstrate growing confidence in India&#8217;s expanding economy and investment potential.<\/li>\n<li>Education also became an important pillar of bilateral cooperation. Eight Australian universities, including the <strong>University of New South Wales (UNSW)<\/strong>, decided to establish campuses in India.<\/li>\n<li>These institutions will promote <strong>innovation<\/strong>, research collaboration, skill development, and academic excellence while strengthening educational ties between both countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Culture, Sports and the Indian Diaspora<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The partnership expanded beyond economics and security through cultural and sporting initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>G&#8217;Day-Namaste<\/strong> programme will showcase Australian culture and business in India, while the <strong>Big Bash League<\/strong> plans to play its first overseas match in India.<\/li>\n<li>These initiatives strengthen cultural understanding and deepen people-to-people connections.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Indian diaspora<\/strong>, Australia&#8217;s fastest-growing migrant community, plays a vital role in strengthening bilateral relations.<\/li>\n<li>Its economic contributions, cultural influence, and continued ties with India create a strong bridge between the two nations and enhance long-term cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Leadership Drives Partnership<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Successful international partnerships require both shared interests and effective leadership.<\/li>\n<li>Prime Ministers <strong>Narendra Modi<\/strong> and <strong>Anthony Albanese<\/strong> demonstrated mutual respect, trust, and a shared vision for expanding bilateral cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>Their strong personal rapport reflects the stability and confidence driving the relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Both countries also possess <strong>complementary economies<\/strong>. Australia&#8217;s strengths in <strong>energy<\/strong>, <strong>mining<\/strong>, education, and technology complement India&#8217;s rapidly growing <strong>manufacturing<\/strong> sector and expanding market.<\/li>\n<li>This compatibility creates opportunities for increased <strong>investment<\/strong>, trade, and sustainable economic growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The visit marked a new phase in <strong>India\u2013Australia relations<\/strong>, moving beyond symbolic diplomacy toward meaningful and long-term cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>Progress in <strong>defence cooperation<\/strong>, <strong>cyber security<\/strong>, <strong>investment<\/strong>, education, culture, sports, and people-to-people exchanges reflects a partnership built on shared democratic values and common strategic interests.<\/li>\n<li>With visionary leadership, growing <strong>strategic trust<\/strong>, and expanding economic opportunities, India and Australia are well positioned to promote <strong>regional stability<\/strong>, <strong>prosperity<\/strong>, and a lasting partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Much More than \u2018Melbourne Meets Modi\u2019\u00a0FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> What was the main purpose of Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#8217;s visit to Australia?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The visit aimed to strengthen the strategic, economic, and cultural partnership between India and Australia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. <\/strong>How did the visit enhance India\u2013Australia strategic cooperation?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> It led to new agreements on defence, cyber security, maritime security, and energy cooperation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> Why is the Indian diaspora important to India\u2013Australia relations?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Indian diaspora strengthens economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> What role does education play in the India\u2013Australia partnership?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> Educational collaboration promotes research, innovation, skill development, and academic exchange.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> Why is the visit considered more than symbolic diplomacy?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> It produced concrete outcomes that deepened long-term cooperation in multiple sectors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/much-more-than-melbourne-meets-modi\/article71241959.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Reviving India\u2019s Textile Leadership &#8211; Building Institutions for Global Competitiveness<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India, once the world&#8217;s leading textile producer and exporter, currently accounts for only about <strong>3% <\/strong>of the global apparel export market, despite possessing a fully integrated textile value chain.<\/li>\n<li>India&#8217;s aspiration of achieving <strong>$100 billion<\/strong> in textile and apparel (T&amp;A) exports by <strong>2030 <\/strong>requires not just incentives but a <strong>robust institutional ecosystem<\/strong> that strengthens scale, productivity, finance, labour, logistics and trade facilitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>India\u2019s Historical Textile Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India has been a global textile powerhouse since the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/indus-valley-civilization\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indus Valley Civilization (IVC)<\/a><\/strong>, with archaeological evidence of spinning, weaving and dyeing dating back nearly 4,500 years.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Key historical milestones:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Indian cotton fabrics were traded across Asia and Europe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dhaka muslin<\/strong>, <strong>Murshidabad silk<\/strong>, and fine cotton textiles became globally renowned.<\/li>\n<li>Around 1700, India contributed nearly one-fourth of global economic output, largely driven by textiles.<\/li>\n<li>The Industrial Revolution in Britain shifted competitiveness from artisanal craftsmanship to <strong>mechanised production<\/strong>, resulting in India&#8217;s decline in textile exports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Current Status &#8211; Strong Capabilities, Weak Global Presence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India possesses an integrated textile value chain, covering cotton production, spinning, weaving, processing, garment manufacturing, and exports. However, its share in global apparel exports remains stagnant.<\/li>\n<li>For example, China\u2019s global apparel market share in 2024 was <strong>4%, <\/strong>Bangladesh (9.2%), Vietnam (6.4%), and India (3.0%).<\/li>\n<li>Although the global apparel market exceeds USD 520 billion, India&#8217;s participation remains disproportionately low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Why the Apparel Sector Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This highlights apparel manufacturing as a <strong>strategic sector<\/strong> because of its high employment intensity.<\/li>\n<li>Employment generation for every \u20b91 crore invested in the apparel sector creates <strong>153 jobs<\/strong>, automobiles create 27 jobs, and steel creates 14 jobs.<\/li>\n<li>Thus, apparel manufacturing is particularly valuable for labour-intensive industrialisation, women&#8217;s employment, rural-to-urban workforce transition, and inclusive economic growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Lessons from Successful Exporters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>China:<\/strong> Developed vertically integrated textile clusters, provided concessional finance, ensured policy stability, and created globally competitive manufacturing ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bangladesh: <\/strong>Benefited from Least Developed Country (LDC) trade preferences, supported exporters through RMG (readymade garment)-specific finance, and developed export processing zones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vietnam: <\/strong>Leveraged foreign investment. Established industrial parks. Signed multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Built strong industry-academia linkages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common lesson:<\/strong> Every successful exporter created institutions that enabled firms to compete at scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Major Challenges Before India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undervalued currency advantage elsewhere: <\/strong>Countries like China enjoy an implicit export advantage due to relatively undervalued currencies, making their exports more competitive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing &#8220;middle&#8221; in manufacturing: <\/strong>India lacks mid-sized export-oriented firms capable of handling large export orders, delivering quickly, and achieving economies of scale. This remains a major structural weakness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fibre mix imbalance: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Global apparel demand increasingly favours man-made fibres (MMF). <strong>For example<\/strong>, global consumption (Cotton : Non-cotton) is 25 : 75, while India\u2019s is 60 : 40.<\/li>\n<li>This limits India&#8217;s participation in rapidly expanding segments such as activewear, technical textiles, and athleisure.<\/li>\n<li>Although customs duties on MMF have been rationalised, complementary investments in spinning and weaving remain inadequate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>High cost of capital: <\/strong><u>Real interest rates<\/u> &#8211; India (6.2\u20138.2%), China (~1.3%), Vietnam (~1%), and Bangladesh (negative real interest rates). Higher financing costs reduce export competitiveness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GST refund delays: <\/strong>Delays in GST refunds, and export incentive disbursals create liquidity constraints for exporters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Labour challenges: <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The apparel industry depends heavily on migrant labour from states such as Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand.<\/li>\n<li>Key concerns include seasonal migration, high worker attrition; festival absenteeism; and labour shortages in manufacturing clusters like Bengaluru, Tiruppur and Surat.<\/li>\n<li>There is the need to expand production into regions with abundant labour, such as Bihar, following examples like <strong>Pearl Global&#8217;s Muzaffarpur unit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low female labour force participation:<\/strong> Greater female workforce participation could reduce labour shortages, support labour-intensive manufacturing, and enhance inclusive growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trade competitiveness:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The recently concluded India\u2013UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (<strong>CETA<\/strong>) and the EU\u2013India FTA negotiations improve market access. However, tariff reductions alone are insufficient.<\/li>\n<li>India must also improve end-to-end logistics, customs efficiency, documentation, digital approvals, supply chain predictability, and compliance processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Way Forward &#8211; Build Institutions, Not Just Incentives:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India needs a <strong>whole-of-ecosystem<\/strong> approach rather than isolated policy interventions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority reforms:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthen <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-mitra-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>PM MITRA<\/strong> <\/a>(Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Parks.<\/li>\n<li>Develop globally competitive textile clusters.<\/li>\n<li>Expand manufacturing scale.<\/li>\n<li>Improve logistics and port connectivity.<\/li>\n<li>Lower financing costs.<\/li>\n<li>Accelerate GST refunds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Promote MMF and technical textiles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Encourage investment in spinning, weaving and processing.<\/li>\n<li>Improve labour skilling and mobility.<\/li>\n<li>Increase female labour force participation.<\/li>\n<li>Create digitally enabled and predictable trade facilitation systems.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate finance, infrastructure, institutions, skills and market access into a unified industrial strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India possesses the historical legacy, raw material base and integrated value chain required to become a global textile leader once again. Yet history alone cannot secure future competitiveness.<\/li>\n<li>With structural reforms implemented with urgency, India can reposition itself as a leading global apparel sourcing hub and significantly expand its share in global value chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Reviving India\u2019s Textile Leadership FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1<\/strong>. Why has India failed to significantly increase its share in global apparel exports?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. India&#8217;s competitiveness is constrained by high financing costs, inadequate manufacturing scale, weak trade facilitation, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2<\/strong>. What is the importance of the apparel sector in achieving inclusive and employment-intensive economic growth?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. It generates around 153 jobs per \u20b91 crore invested, promotes women&#8217;s employment, supports labour-intensive industrialisation, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3<\/strong>. What lessons can India learn from China, Bangladesh and Vietnam to strengthen its textile exports?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. India should build integrated textile clusters, provide affordable finance, attract investment, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4<\/strong>. Why is diversification towards Man-Made Fibres (MMF) crucial for India&#8217;s textile sector?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. Expanding MMF production is essential to enhance India&#8217;s export competitiveness and participation in global value chains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5<\/strong>. What key policy measures are required to achieve India&#8217;s target of $100 billion textile and apparel exports by 2030?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans<\/strong>. India should strengthen PM MITRA parks, reduce logistics and capital costs, ensure timely GST refunds, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/india-once-dominated-the-textile-trade-it-needs-institutions-to-make-a-mark-again-10794122\/?ref=top_opinion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Editorial Analysis 20 July 2026 by Vajiram &#038; Ravi covers key editorials from The Hindu &#038; Indian Express with UPSC-focused insights and relevance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":86373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[138],"tags":[141,882,909],"class_list":["post-114097","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-daily-editorial-analysis","tag-daily-editorial-analysis","tag-the-hindu-editorial-analysis","tag-the-indian-express-analysis","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114097","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114097"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114097\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":114112,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114097\/revisions\/114112"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114097"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114097"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114097"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}