Synopsis: Challenges of credibility in the declassification of war history should be addressed. So that it can help us to analyse lessons learnt by the history and prevent future mistakes. Background Recently, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the declassification of India’s war history. It enables the archiving, declassifying, and compiling of India’s war histories, which… Continue reading Declassification of War Histories – Challenges of Credibility
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Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash
Synopsis: Ladakh crisis has highlighted that India needs to focus on its land borders. Also, it should use its limited resources for military modernisation instead of focusing on maritime ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. Contents1 Background:2 How the government response can be measured?3 What is the current scenario in Ladakh?4 What are the major implications of… Continue reading Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash
G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
Synopsis: The recent meeting of G7 countries was attended by India as a guest country. The meeting provided a template for Indian engagement with the West based on shared democratic values and mutual cooperation. Contents1 Background:2 Significance of the summit:3 Relations between India and West:4 Way Forward: Background: The recent summit of G7 countries took… Continue reading G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy
Synopsis: The recent decision of the Centre to solely procure the vaccines for the states has been welcomed by experts and healthcare professionals. However, retaining a 25% quota towards the private sector seems inappropriate and should be reconsidered. Background: The union government has again taken the responsibility for procuring vaccines for the states under the… Continue reading Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy
Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure
Synopsis: Cyber-attacks are increasing on civilian targets and infrastructure around the globe. Thus, there is a critical need to strengthen the Cyber resilience of civilian infrastructure. Background Cyber, which is regarded as the fifth dimension of warfare, is now largely being employed against civilian targets. For instance, several high-profile cyberattacks were reported from the United… Continue reading Need of Strengthening Cyber Resilience of Civilian infrastructure
How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?
Synopsis: Synthetic biology is a double-edged sword. It is highly prone to misuse, thus there is an urgent need for international measures for monitoring and verification. Contents1 Background:2 What are the concerns associated with the misuse of synthetic biology?3 Why India is more vulnerable to bio-weapon attack?4 Way forward: Background: Synthetic biology is a revolutionary… Continue reading How to Prevent Misuse of Synthetic Biology?
Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves
Synopsis: The recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves shut down the tourism activities in tiger reserves. But the circular needs course correction. Contents1 Introduction:2 The reason behind the NTCA Circular on tiger reserves:3 Issues with the NTCA Circular on tiger reserves:4 Suggestions to improve the recent NTCA Circular on tiger reserves: Introduction: India’s Project Tiger… Continue reading Issues with NTCA Circular on Shutting Down Tourism in Tiger Reserves
Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
Synopsis – In a recent address PM has called for indigenization of the national security system including that of doctrines, procedures, and customs. This shift towards indigenization shouldn’t lead to the complete ignorance of foreign strategic thoughts. Contents1 Introduction2 Evolution of Indian armed forces3 Challenges and concerns4 Suggestions5 Global best practices6 Way forward Introduction… Continue reading Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
G7 Summit – Democracies VS Autocracies
Source – The Hindu Syllabus – GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Synopsis – The G7 and D10 are not idealistic alliances to spread democracy everywhere Introduction India, along with Australia, South Korea, and South Africa, has been invited as guest countries to the G7… Continue reading G7 Summit – Democracies VS Autocracies
FSSAI bans blending of mustard oil with other cooking oil
Synopsis – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the blending of Mustard oil with other edibles oils. This step offers a ray of hope to farmers as well as to the public. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is dropsy epidemic and how it impacted the sale of Mustard oil?3 Impact of allowing blending… Continue reading FSSAI bans blending of mustard oil with other cooking oil
