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Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative

Synopsis: Government should avoid handing over India’s agriculture to agribusiness companies. Instead, it should take steps to make agriculture remunerative. Contents1 Development of Agriculture during the green revolution period2 What are the reasons for India’s deep agrarian crisis?3 Will the new farm laws address these problems?4 What needs to be done? Development of Agriculture during… Continue reading Government should initiate steps to make Agriculture remunerative

Highlights of the Quad Summit

Synopsis: The maiden (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)  Quad Summit witnessed declaration of a joint statement by four leaders along with a common article in the Washington post. It is a step which is expected to yield positive outcomes in the Asian Geopolitics and the Indo Pacific region. Background: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 triggered cooperation… Continue reading Highlights of the Quad Summit

Increasing cyber threat and need for Cyber strategy

Synopsis: As per the reports, China is increasing cyber-attacks. India needs to prepare a cyber strategy to tackle cyber warfare effectively. Contents1 Background2 What are the revelations made by the Recorded Future?3 What are the recent infamous cyber espionages at the global level?4 Russia: Background Recently, the Recorded Future (a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm) revealed an… Continue reading Increasing cyber threat and need for Cyber strategy

KALIA scheme of Odisha and its lesson for India

Synopsis: The Odisha government’s KALIA scheme aims to provide Direct Income Support(DIS) to farmers. The design and implementation of the scheme offer some important lessons to the DIS schemes everywhere. Introduction: In India, the Agricultural reforms generally aim to find new solutions to the structural challenges facing farmers. The shift to direct income support (DIS)… Continue reading KALIA scheme of Odisha and its lesson for India

Why States are Planning for Reservation to Locals in Private Jobs?

Synopsis: Haryana already passed the proposal providing reservation to locals. Many other states are planning for the same. It is because the States in India are unable to create jobs for their local economy due to various issues. Background Recently, the Haryana government has passed legislation for reservation of jobs to local Haryanvi’s first. On… Continue reading Why States are Planning for Reservation to Locals in Private Jobs?

Aims and Objectives of “Quad Summit”

Synopsis: The Quad Summit held recently. This summit was important for all member countries due to various reasons. Introduction The virtual summit brought leaders of the Quadrilateral  Summit Security Dialogue together. The outcomes announced by Quad  Summit leaders include a vaccine initiative and joint working groups to cooperate on critical technology and climate change. The… Continue reading Aims and Objectives of “Quad Summit”

Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues

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

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

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