Source: This post is based on the article “The purpose of literature” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the value of Indian literature. Synopsis: It is through inclusive and diverse writing that we get a socio-cultural understanding of the nation. Contents1 Introduction2 What should be the purpose of literature?3 What… Continue reading The purpose of literature
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Guarding Democracy
Source: This post is based on the article “Guarding democracy” published in the Times of India on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the significance of free speech. Synopsis: The governments seek to suppress free speech. However, no vibrant democracy can be formed if it lacks free speech. Contents1 Context2 What is the role of… Continue reading Guarding Democracy
Towards a more humane race
Source: This post is based on the article “Towards a more humane police force” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the requirements of police reforms. Synopsis: Efforts are on to improve the human rights protection regime in police stations. Context: Recently, the Chief Justice of India expressed his concerns about… Continue reading Towards a more humane race
Time to bury Mudra ‘loan mela’ (On MUDRA loans)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: MUDRA loans, Loan mela Synopsis: Mudra loans have generated no jobs, resulting in misspending of trillions of taxpayers’ money. The loans were supposed to be for a three- to five-year period. The first cycle of the experiment is over, and the result has been disastrous. Contents1 Context2 Background3 Criticism of MUDRA 4… Continue reading Time to bury Mudra ‘loan mela’ (On MUDRA loans)
Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Tackling malnutrition Synopsis: Using science to address the complex challenge of malnutrition, particularly for low-income and vulnerable sections of the society, can be a good intervention. Bio-fortification of food can come handy to address the issue of malnutrition in India along with other measures. Contents1 Context2 Malnutrition in India3 Recent developments 4… Continue reading Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) has great potential in government applications
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Using open source technology to improve public services in India. Synopsis: India announced a policy to encourage open source in 2015. However, the true potential of this policy is yet to be realized, largely due to constraints in public procurement processes. A look at the misconceptions about FOSS and a… Continue reading Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) has great potential in government applications
Facial recognition spreads, concern over absence of data protection law
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Regarding Facial Recognition technology Synopsis: The greater rush for the use of FRT systems has raised various concerns, despite the strength of justification. Let’s have a brief look into the debate. Context Facial recognition technology (FRT) software systems are being installed at some of India’s busiest airports and train stations. The… Continue reading Facial recognition spreads, concern over absence of data protection law
Explained: Haryana’s changes to land law; why they have been criticised
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand land policies of Haryana Synopsis: The recent land acquisition bill passed by Haryana Government is being termed as “anti-farmer” which will promote “crony capitalism”. Contents1 Context:2 Provisions of the bill3 Impact of the bill:4 Why the bill is being opposed?5 Haryana Governments Stand6 Conclusion: Context: Recently, Haryana government passed the… Continue reading Explained: Haryana’s changes to land law; why they have been criticised
Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the land reforms Synopsis: The land reforms of 50’s and 60’s have been inadequate in addressing the inequity in land ownership. Thus, new agricultural reforms should be targeted on land reforms. Contents1 Introduction2 About Agriculture:3 However, India witnesses persistent poverty in rural India. This can be seen as:4 Land reforms… Continue reading Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
Asset monetisation — execution is the key
Source: Business Standard, The Hindu1, The Hindu 2 Relevance: Mobilization of resources Synopsis: Challenges in implementing the National Monetisation Pipeline Project and suggestions for better implementation. Contents1 Background2 Rationale behind Asset Monetization3 Issues and Challenges4 Suggestions Background Read more: National Monetisation pipeline (NMP) project – Explained Privatisation vs Monetisation Privatisation takes the government out of… Continue reading Asset monetisation — execution is the key
