Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Data on the Dismal State of Children:4 Government Measures for Children:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The government has announced numerous relief measures for supporting the children who lost their parents in the pandemic. This would give them some cushion for survival if the timely implementation of relief measures takes place. Background: The pandemic… Continue reading Timely Implementation of Relief Schemes for Children is desired
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Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Understanding the issue:4 Lessons from this episode: Synopsis: The withdrawal of Naomi Osaka from the French Open has raised the issue of the mental well-being of the athletes. The situation exposes the deep pressure through which an athlete has to go for fulfilling its commercial obligations. Background: The world number 2 tennis… Continue reading Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
Synopsis- Center has amended pension rules for Civil services. Restrictions on government servants before and after retirement under CCS conduct rules. Contents1 Amendment in pension rules and its consequences- 2 Consequences of the amendment-3 Why center has amended the rule?4 What restrictions are government employees under CCS Conduct Rules while in service? Amendment in pension… Continue reading Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
Need of Transparency in Covid related Policies
Synopsis: Government should ensure transparency in the policies related to the Covid-19 pandemic in India. Official privacy on pandemic policies intensifies a crisis. Introduction The government created the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) in August 2020. It is a central agency to take decisions on all matters related to vaccine administration… Continue reading Need of Transparency in Covid related Policies
Twin challenge of COVID-19 Pandemic and Non-communicable diseases
Synopsis – There is a correlation between Non-Communicable Diseases [NCD] mortality rates and COVID-19 case fatalities. Government should focus on reducing the impact of Non-Communicable Diseases(NCD). Contents1 Introduction-2 What is India’s NCD strategy?3 Suggestions to tackle the twin challenges of the COVID pandemic and NCD morbidities4 Way forward- Introduction- Studies showed that over 70 per… Continue reading Twin challenge of COVID-19 Pandemic and Non-communicable diseases
Child labour in India- Need of Effective Policy making and programmatic interventions
Synopsis: India needs to address the causative factors for Child labor through effective Policymaking and programmatic interventions. It should aim at the elimination of child labor in all its forms by 2025. Contents1 Background2 How right policymaking and programmatic interventions can reduce the instance of Child labour?3 What are the factors that need to be… Continue reading Child labour in India- Need of Effective Policy making and programmatic interventions
Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0
Synopsis: India’s Covid Diplomacy 2.0 is focused on managing many challenges. The majority of these challenges arise due to Covid mismanagement. Read– Proactive Diplomacy Background During the first wave of the pandemic, India’s Covid-19 diplomacy was focused on coordinating exports of COVID-19 medicines. Further, it focussed on the repatriation of Indians from abroad under ‘Vande… Continue reading Challenges of India’s COVID Diplomacy 2.0
The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women
Synopsis: The Supreme Court convicted the accused of rape under Section 376 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) in the recent Patan Jamal Vali v. State of Andhra Pradesh case. However, the conviction under the Prevention of Atrocities Act (PoA) was set aside. It shows insensitivity towards the recognition of caste-based violence against women in India.… Continue reading The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women
Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Synopsis: The significant social media intermediaries (including whatsapp) are unhappy with the traceability provision under the new IT rules. This would end the encryption feature on messaging platforms and would undermine users’ privacy. This calls for reconsidering the concerning provisions of new rules. Contents1 Background:2 What is Traceability Provision?3 Why does the Government want to… Continue reading Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Brief History of Israel-Palestine Issue:4 What is the Indian Model of Coexistence?5 Why should the Indian Model be adopted? Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for almost a century now. The recent escalation took place on 11th May and took the lives of many people on both sides. Experts believe… Continue reading Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
