Synopsis: The COVID-19 vaccination drive demonstrates that India has become Atmanirbhar in vaccination campaigns of the future. Contents1 Introduction:2 Delayed vaccination drives for Polio:3 Other examples of delayed vaccination drives:4 India’s vaccination drive at present: Introduction: Recently, the Indian Prime Minister talked about the past vaccination campaigns in India. He mentioned that earlier India has… Continue reading Achievements of India’s Vaccination Drive
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Electoral Funding Lacks Transparency
Synopsis: Electoral funding of political parties lacks transparency. Over the years, many steps are taken by the government to make it a more secret affair. Contents1 Introduction:2 Challenges in electoral funding:3 Challenges with cross-checking Electoral funding:4 Suggestions for transparent electoral funding:5 Conclusion: Introduction: In 2014, the Delhi High Court held that both main national parties (Congress… Continue reading Electoral Funding Lacks Transparency
Preserving National Archives annexes of India
Synopsis- The government proposes to remove the National Archives of India’s Annexes as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment project. But the government proposal to remove the National Archives annexes required proper planning and execution to manage the process of shifting invaluable archives. Contents1 Introduction2 Importance of National Achieves of India3 The present condition… Continue reading Preserving National Archives annexes of India
Orphaned children must be a policy priority
Synopsis – COVID pandemic has been a nightmare, especially for orphaned children due to the deadly second wave. Government intervention is needed to help alleviate problems related to orphan care in India. Introduction Even before the COVID pandemic, society generally ignored orphan children and their problems. People were discriminatory towards them. Their socio-economic condition, and multiple… Continue reading Orphaned children must be a policy priority
Legal and moral issues in Tarun Tejpal Case
Synopsis: The Tarun Tejpal acquittal in sexual harassment cases is based on preconceived notions of court and victim shaming. This decision involves legal and moral issues. It will deter women from fighting crimes against them. Background: Tarun Tejpal is a former editor of a news magazine, who was charged with sexually assaulting an employee in… Continue reading Legal and moral issues in Tarun Tejpal Case
Mistakes in the U.S’s Afghan Policy
Synopsis: This article outlines the strategic mistakes in the U.S’s Afghan policy. It has now left America to compromise on its goals of ending ‘terror in Afghanistan’. Background The U.S invaded Afghanistan in October 2001 to target its enemy, al-Qaeda, after September 11 attacks. After the invasion, the U.S declared to destroy the Taliban too,… Continue reading Mistakes in the U.S’s Afghan Policy
Declassification of War Histories – Challenges of Credibility
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
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
