Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): It is a regional organization founded in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. Aim: To create an enabling environment for economic development; accelerate social progress and promote collaboration on matters of common interest in the region. Members: It comprises seven Member States: five deriving from… Continue reading BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)
Year: 2020
Live Streaming of Court Proceedings
LIVE STREAMING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS As the first example in India, Gujarat High Court is live-streaming its Court proceedings on Youtube. High Court has also said that this proceeding is on an experimental basis only and its continuity will be decided based on the outcome of this trial. Important questions to ask here are: is… Continue reading Live Streaming of Court Proceedings
Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020
Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020 News: Government of India has introduced “The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020” in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Aim: To regulate the assisted reproductive technology (ART) clinics and the assisted reproductive technology banks, prevention of misuse, safe and ethical practice of assisted reproductive technology services. Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Bill, 2020
Air Pollution in India
Context: US President has criticised India’s air quality. What is the state of air pollution in India? The State of Global Air that is a collaborative study of Health Effect Institute and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation of Global Burden of Disease Project has presented that: PM 2.5 Concentration: India recorded the highest annual… Continue reading Air Pollution in India
Evolving Strategic Autonomy
Context: The engagement of India and China in the West Asia region is a good example of their evolving strategic autonomy. What is strategic autonomy and How the concept is evolving? Strategic autonomy is the ability of a state to pursue its national interests and adopt its preferred foreign policy without being constrained in any… Continue reading Evolving Strategic Autonomy
Climate Change and Gendered Vulnerabilities
Context– Due to the pandemic, India has an opportunity to build climate resilience and address gender equality issues. How India can tackle widening inequalities? The recovery is offering India two golden opportunities: To build climate resilience for the most vulnerable by ensuring that stimulus measures are green. To meaningfully address long-standing gender equality issues. What… Continue reading Climate Change and Gendered Vulnerabilities
Board exams in education
Context: Delhi University announced the first list of admission into undergraduate programmes earlier this month and the cut-offs reached 100 per cent mark in some courses offered by a few colleges. What is the state of higher education in India? According to the most recent All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE 2018-19), Delhi’s gross… Continue reading Board exams in education
Social and Health Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
Context: Lessons learnt from Covid19 and measures to counter its impact. What is the Social and Health Impact of the Pandemic? Wasting: A recent modelling study showed that, the prevalence of wasting in children can increase by 10% to 50% due to the reduction in coverage of essential services. Maternal death: There can be 60%… Continue reading Social and Health Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic
India – US relationship
Brief on India-US Relations:- Context- The 2+2 dialogue between India-US comes in the backdrop of a structural shift and turbulence in the global economic order. What is 2+2 Dialogue? It is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. 2+2 Ministerial is the highest-level… Continue reading India – US relationship
Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020
The Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in March 2020. It seeks to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968. Facts: Aim: To protect the interest of farmers and ensure they get safe and effective pesticides. Key Features: Information to Framers: Farmers would be empowered to get all information regarding the available… Continue reading Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020
