Synopsis: Factors responsible for the diplomatic engagements between West Asian rivals and India’s opportunity to assist West Asia in providing regional security. Background In the last few months, many West Asian nations have made efforts to bridge their diplomatic ties with their rival nations. One, the most significant one is the recent interaction between Saudi… Continue reading West Asia’s Diplomatic Resets
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Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
Synopsis: Instead, of calculating the ‘excess’ death at the national level, Excess death calculated at the District level will provide a more accurate estimation of COVID-19 deaths in India. Background To understand the magnitude of the pandemic there is a need for estimating COVID-19 deaths globally and in India. The most commonly used approach is the… Continue reading Method to Estimate COVID-19 Deaths in India
India’s Palestine policy
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Background:4 India’s Palestine Policy5 Evolving Nature of India’s Palestine policy: Synopsis: India’s statement at the recent UNSC meeting points towards the evolving nature of India’s Palestine policy. The country backed Palestine but without any reference to Jerusalem or its borders. Background: The violence between Israel and Hamas has intensified since the May… Continue reading India’s Palestine policy
Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery
Synopsis: The pandemic time warrants the state to take some proactive measures that would enable the masses to properly exercise their ‘Right to Life’. This would enhance their consumption capacity thereby fueling demand and eventually leading to revival. Contents1 Background:2 About Right to life:3 Acts undermining Right to Life during the Pandemic:4 Way Forward: Background: The… Continue reading Government Must Ensure ‘Right to Life’ for Economic Recovery
No learning from the Spanish flu
Synopsis: The governments of several countries have failed to understand and foresee human behaviour. This is even after they have witnessed a pandemic like the Spanish Flu in the past. Introduction The Spanish Flu of 1918 was the most severe pandemic in history. It lasted for 2 years, in 3 waves, with 500 million people… Continue reading No learning from the Spanish flu
Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Synopsis: The burden on Women during the Pandemic increased disproportionately due to Societal norms, a male-dominated job market, and a lack of gender-sensitive policy making. This article provides a solution to address these issues. Background Gender inequality in terms of employment is high in India. For instance, only 18% of working-age women were employed as… Continue reading Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
Synopsis: The Kerala model provides a lot of lessons to the Center and the State governments to tackle the pandemic. Contents1 Introduction:2 Lockdown and prerequisites:3 Lessons from Kerala model to tackle the pandemic:4 Suggestions: Introduction: India at present is not only battling with Covid-19 cases but also battling with many associated issues. Such as floating dead… Continue reading Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position
Synopsis: The unsettled border crisis at LAC, India’s weakening global status, unfriendly Pakistan will only escalate issues in India-China relations. Background Last year, ingression by the Chinese army led to a standoff between India and China at the LAC (Line of Actual control). The seven hotspots were Depsang plains, Galwan, Gogra, Hot Springs, North bank… Continue reading China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position
Central Vista Project – Demolition of National Institutions
Synopsis: Demolition of national institutions for Central Vista Project require thorough analysis. Introduction The Government of India’s Central Vista redevelopment project is being treated as a national priority amid a pandemic. This is very debatable. The project comprises the construction of a new Parliament building and new residences for the Prime Minister and the Vice… Continue reading Central Vista Project – Demolition of National Institutions
Need of Constituting National Tribunal Commission in India
Synopsis- The formation of the National Tribunal commission could transform the present tribunal system in India. Contents1 Introduction-2 Reason for Criticism of the ordinance-3 Need of National Tribunals Commission 4 Benefits of National Tribunals Commission (NTC)5 Way forward- Introduction- Recently, the Centre government has issued the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalization and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021. The ordinance… Continue reading Need of Constituting National Tribunal Commission in India
