Synopsis: The middle powers like Japan, Iran, Turkey, and India are looking forward to strategic autonomy. It will make the emerging global order into a multipolar world instead of a new Cold War type bi-polar world. Background The confrontation between greater powers (The US on one side and the Russia-China axis on the other side)… Continue reading Strategic Autonomy will shape the Emerging global order
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Prospects of India’s Automotive industry
Synopsis: Automotive Industry will help India achieve a $5 trillion economy. A favourable government policy can support the Auto industry to grow by 10-12 per cent per year for the next 10 years. Recent developments in India’s automotive industry Increase in Demand: for example, in the last 3 decades passenger vehicle volume increased 15 times,… Continue reading Prospects of India’s Automotive industry
SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994
Synopsis – The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI investigation in the Nambi Narayanan ISRO Espionage case. CBI will review the involvement of the Kerala police. Contents1 What is the ISRO espionage case?2 What is the court order [2018]?3 Recent court order-4 Concerning facts about the case- What is the ISRO espionage case? In 1994,… Continue reading SC Directions to CBI in ISRO Espionage Case, 1994
Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of IHDS:4 Analysing the Findings:5 Need for strengthening Trust: Synopsis: The India Human Development Survey (IHDS) tries to ascertain the degree of trust that people across different castes hold in public institutions. A thorough analysis of the data calls for strengthening trust, especially among the vulnerable sections. Background: The IHDS categorizes… Continue reading Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Synopsis: India and China should adopt a minimalist approach in their future negotiations. This would give better and realistic results rather than an idealist and unfulfilled expectation. Contents1 Background:2 High Expectations and Unwanted Results:3 Current Situation of Border Dispute:4 Equation on the trade front:5 Way Forward: Background: A track 2 dialogue held recently between India and… Continue reading India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Issue of Freedom of Navigation in EEZs
Synopsis: States should consult the coastal state before conducting military exercises in an EEZ exclusive economic zone. Introduction The USS John Paul Jones conducted a ‘Freedom of Navigation Operation’ 130 nautical miles west of the Lakshadweep Islands. The operation took place inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). India’s consent was not taken in conducting this… Continue reading Issue of Freedom of Navigation in EEZs
Chenab Bridge – An Icon of Indian Railways Heritage
Synopsis – Indian Railway is building modern engineering marvels such as Chenab Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge. Decades from now, they will serve as the Railways’ heritage. Contents1 Introduction-2 Challenges during construction of Railway bride in Hilly areas3 Examples of modern marvel of Indian Bridge-4 What is the difference between Tallest Bridge and Highest Bridge?… Continue reading Chenab Bridge – An Icon of Indian Railways Heritage
Importance of Clinical Trials in COVID-19 Treatment
Synopsis: Clinical Trials have been instrumental in the development of treatment for Covid-19 so far. Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on March 11, 2020. Doctors did not know how to treat patients with COVID-19 in the beginning. Clinical care was dominated by opinion, narratives, and code of belief in the… Continue reading Importance of Clinical Trials in COVID-19 Treatment
Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
Synopsis: India must actively engage with all the three big powers (US, Russia, China). It is because there is no guarantee that today’s friends will not confront and today’s enemy will not cooperate in the future. This is based on the principle that change is the only permanent thing in foreign relations. Contents1 Background:2 Russia-China Relations:3… Continue reading Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
Synopsis: India needs to propose an alternative formulation that ensures Climate Justice in achieving the ‘net-zero target’. Background Recently, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate visited India. Both sides discussed briefly about their cooperation on climate change and strategy for long term priorities and long-term targets. Also, S. President Joe Biden’s ‘Leaders’ Summit… Continue reading India should Ensure Climate Justice in Net Zero Target Debate
