Synopsis: Addressing Women’s challenges in an economy is more important than incentivising women’s domestic care work. Background In the 1991 census, women’s groups undertook a campaign to ensure that women’s home-based labour is getting recognised. Recently, in the poll-bound Tamilnadu state, various political parties announced remuneration for women’s domestic and care. Over the years, Tamil… Continue reading Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues
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Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise
Synopsis: India and South Korea participated in the sixth edition of the Desert Flag exercise. It is an indication of Increasing Asian security interest in West Asia. Background The Indian Air Force for the first time is about to participate in the sixth edition of Desert Flag. It is a multi-nation exercise hosted by the… Continue reading Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise
The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets
Synopsis – Karnataka High Court directs media outlets to stick to Programme Code. Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Concerns-1.0.2 Penalties under the code-1.0.3 What are the challenges in this case? Introduction Karnataka minister resigned after media aired footage that allegedly featured him and an unidentified woman. There has been speculation about the prospect of more such CDs that… Continue reading The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets
Need of Specific Law for National Security Screening of Inward FDI
Synopsis – There is no clear law for national security screening of inward FDI in India. It is a major Contents1 Introduction-1.0.1 How India regulates foreign investments?1.0.2 What are the provisions required under the new FDI control law?1.0.3 Way forward- Introduction- As per some media reports, India may ease restrictions on FDI by Chinese companies.… Continue reading Need of Specific Law for National Security Screening of Inward FDI
Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
Synopsis: There are systemic issues in higher education. They need to be addressed to strengthen our education system. Background According to the recently released QS World University Rankings, India has 12 universities and institutions in the top-100 in particular subjects. Though it is a better achievement compared to the previous years. Still, there is room… Continue reading Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy
Synopsis: India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy and strong ground posturing is working well. Introduction Things are getting better for India in the neighborhood. China has withdrawn its troops in eastern Ladakh across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Also, Pakistan has initiated a ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC). The new U.S. administration… Continue reading India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy
India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Synopsis: India’s recent achievements have positioned it as an alternative global manufacturing hub to China at the global level. Background Democratic countries consider a rising China, with its authoritarian one-party system, as a challenge to the democratic order. This provided the strategic case for the formation of Quadrilateral Security dialogue. It envisioned to develop a… Continue reading India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Working towards Climate Justice
Synopsis: New Delhi has to control its green commitment to guarantee carbon and policy space for its developmental goals. It will ensure Climate Justice. Contents1 Introduction2 What actions have been taken to control greenhouse gas emissions?3 What is the idea suggested by Raghuram Rajan?4 The way forward Introduction Joe Biden in the U.S. Presidential elections… Continue reading Working towards Climate Justice
Importance of FPOs | Farmer Producer’s Organisations
Synopsis: FPOs Farmer Producer’s Organisations could be a solution to the agrarian distress if they are helped to access credit and markets What are the main reasons for farmer’s distress? First, the declining average size of farm holdings is one of the reasons for agrarian distress. The average farm size declined from 2.3 hectares (ha)… Continue reading Importance of FPOs | Farmer Producer’s Organisations
Flaws in New IT rules 2021
Synopsis: The new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) New IT Rules 2021 suffers from numerous flaws. Due to this, experts have questioned their efficacy and legality. Contents1 Background:2 Challenges prior to new regulation:3 Flaws in new IT rules:4 Way Forward: Background: The online streaming industry has grown multifold in recent years… Continue reading Flaws in New IT rules 2021
