Synopsis- Pandemic provided a vital opportunity to initiate sustainable reforms in the Educational System in India. But bureaucrats and administrators failed to take advantage of it. Introduction- The pandemic offered an opportunity for bureaucrats and administrators to re-examine the education system, but nothing has changed. As a result of the second wave of the COVID-19… Continue reading A Lost Opportunity to Reform the Educational System
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Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Synopsis: India needs to develop a practical plan, as it is facing many roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination for all. Background Initially, India decided to prioritize vaccination for the most vulnerable citizens (nearly 300 million). The main reason for that were the limitations of India’s manufacturing capacity to provide vaccination to its whole population. Thus,… Continue reading Roadblocks to achieve universal vaccination
Short Term Targeted Approach to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Target
Synopsis: India needs to follow a sector-wise Short term targeted approach with a focus on achieving short-term targets. Rather than admitting the long-term goal of achieving Net Zero Emissions Target by 2050. Contents1 Background2 Should India adopt net-zero target by 2050?3 How India Could Contribute?4 What changes the power sector requires?5 How to bring about… Continue reading Short Term Targeted Approach to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Target
Concerns Associated to Ken-Betwa Link project
Synopsis –The Ken-Betwa link project raised serious concerns about the project’s benefits and the massive environmental impact it would have. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is KEN-Betwa Project?3 Advantage of Interlining of Ken-Betwa Rivers-4 Concern related to the project5 Way forward- Introduction- On World Water Day (March 22nd), MP and UP signed a tripartite agreement with the… Continue reading Concerns Associated to Ken-Betwa Link project
Measures to Create Safe Online Spaces For Children
Synopsis: This article explains the concerns about child safety in online spaces and suggests measures to create safe online spaces for children. Background The children of the current generation are exposed to a world that is increasingly powered by virtual reality and artificial intelligence (AI). For example, Alexa, YouTube wormholes, The Industrial revolution 4.0 has… Continue reading Measures to Create Safe Online Spaces For Children
Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
Synopsis: The load on tertiary health services can be reduced by strengthening the secondary level care health services. For rural areas, the focus should be on community health centres and for urban regions, peripheral hospitals at the secondary level. Contents1 Background:2 Reactive approach:3 Concerns associated with Reactive approach:4 New Approach of using Secondary Level Health Services:5… Continue reading Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
Why India-Russia Relations Demands Reconsideration?
Synopsis: The recent visit of Russia’s Foreign Minister to India has once again highlighted the issues in India-Russia bilateral relations. As Russia has been a good friend to India, it demands a reconsideration. Contents1 Background:2 Outcome of the visit:3 Concerning Issues in India-Russia relations:4 Importance of Russia:5 Way Forward: Background: The year 2020 witnessed a break… Continue reading Why India-Russia Relations Demands Reconsideration?
Misuse of Ordinance Making Power
Synopsis: Ordinance Making Power by the executives has increasingly been misused. A vigilant Legislature and Court can reduce this menace. Background Recently, the central government re-promulgated the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 This raises questions over the constitutional validity of issuing ordinances and that of re-promulgating… Continue reading Misuse of Ordinance Making Power
Vulnerability reminder
Synopsis: The RBI needs to ensure stricter oversight over large-value credit-related corporate frauds. Introduction The U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel’s decision to allow absconding diamond dealer Nirav Modi’s return to India, three years after state-owned Punjab National Bank admitted it had been deceived of over ₹14,000 crores. This is a reminder that there is a… Continue reading Vulnerability reminder
India needs to be cautious before joining Global Minimum Tax rate
Synopsis: A Global minimum tax rate is beneficial for the US. But India need to rethink before joining such international tax proposals Contents1 Introduction:2 Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Programme:3 Challenges to BEPS Programme:4 The OECD policy to solve BEPS issues:5 Concerns with the OECD policy proposal:6 Intermediate Taxation of Big Tech:7 The path to… Continue reading India needs to be cautious before joining Global Minimum Tax rate
