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?
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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
Steps to Prevent Frequent Building Collapse in Mumbai
Synopsis: Every Year Mumbai witnesses incidents of building collapse during monsoon. However, the steps taken are not adequate. Introduction In Mumbai, recently an unsafe multi-storeyed building has collapsed in a core area of the city. It resulted in the loss of the lives of at least 11 people. The disaster is a repetition of incidents… Continue reading Steps to Prevent Frequent Building Collapse in Mumbai
Need for Equity-focused Vaccination Plan in Vaccine Drive
Synopsis: To control the Covid-19 pandemic, India needs an equity-focused vaccination plan and a road map to provide equity and justice in vaccination. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is an equity-focused vaccination plan?3 Challenges in providing equity-focused vaccination plan4 How to improve the equity-focused vaccination plan?5 Conclusion: Introduction: According to WHO’s strategic advisory group of experts on… Continue reading Need for Equity-focused Vaccination Plan in Vaccine Drive
POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India
Synopsis– What is POSHAN 2.0 and how it is going to help tackle malnutrition in India. Contents1 Introduction2 About POSHAN & POSHAN 2.0 scheme3 Advantages of POSHAN tracker-4 What else needs to be done to address malnutrition? Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the burden of malnutrition, especially among the most vulnerable and economically disadvantaged… Continue reading POSHAN 2.0 and tackling malnutrition in India
Single dose of vaccine can’t control Delta Variant: Global Study on vaccines
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the Delta Variant:4 Data shown by various studies on vaccines: Synopsis: The data from clinical trials and post-vaccination study on vaccines shows that the Dominant delta variant of Covid-19 can’t be easily controlled by a single dose of vaccine. The countries must administer two doses of vaccine and should reduce the… Continue reading Single dose of vaccine can’t control Delta Variant: Global Study on vaccines
Political and administrative elements in maintaining Healthy Federalism
Synopsis: The recent Centre-West Bengal controversy over Political and administrative elements has brought attention towards the health of the federal structure in India. Background: The recent issue is that the former Chief Secretary of Bengal reached late in the meeting called by Prime Minister to review cyclone relief work. Though both political and administrative state… Continue reading Political and administrative elements in maintaining Healthy Federalism
Special treatment under GST for few states is a bad idea
Synopsis: The issue of special allowances under GST on Covid-19 relief products is being projected as a Centre versus states issue. Introduction This is an attempt to gain political benefit on an issue of human and national importance. The structure and design of GST are being questioned. Already settled debates on the decision-making process in… Continue reading Special treatment under GST for few states is a bad idea
Public’s right to information vs. national security interest
Synopsis: This article summarises the opinions and views of the former home secretary of India (G.K. Pillai) and retired Indian diplomat (Syed Akbaruddin). They provide their opinion regarding the public’s right to information vs. national security interest. Contents1 Background2 Are restrictions based on national security interest justifiable?3 How to balance the public’s right to information… Continue reading Public’s right to information vs. national security interest
