Today’s Articles for The Hindu Daily Digest
1. Fostering a commitment to stop maternal deaths
GS-II-Social Justice
The Maternal Mortality Ratio for India is on the decline, but there are States that need to focus on basic and systemic issues.
2. Rising seas, shifting lives and a test of democratic values
GS-I Geography, GS-III-Environment GS-IV-Ethics
Climate change is affecting India’s coastal communities with a deep social and economic impact.
3. Batting for prevention
GS-II-Social Justice; GS-III-Science Technology
A One Health programme is essential to prevent zoonotic spillover.
4. Ahead of COP30, Bonn climate talks fumble the pressure test
GS-III Environment
The gathering set the groundwork for COP30 in Brazil. Beyond setting the agenda, the talks could be considered a litmus test to gauge how seriously countries are committed to implementing past pledges and how prepared they are to scale up ambition in the face of a shrinking climate window
5. Remaking the nuclear order in West Asia
GS-II-International Relation
While both the U.S. and Israel agree that Iran cannot be allowed to have a bomb, Mr. Netanyahu goes one step forward to deny Iran any nuclear capabilities. However, for Iran, nuclear deterrence assumes a greater importance now, even if there is a change of regime.
6. The free fall of moral leadership
GS-IV-Ethics-International Ethics
India’s economic heft, nuclear capabilities, and regional power status should enable it to espouse international morality without compromising its strategic autonomy or without alienating key allies.