Synopsis: Outdated nature of public bureaucracy has to be accounted for the ineffective response to the COVID-19 crisis in India. A new public governance model based on collaborative governance need to be institutionalised. What are the issues with Weberian model of Bureaucracy? The Weberian bureaucracy model that India follows suffers from the following challenges. It… Continue reading Collaborative Governance Should be the future of Governance
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Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
Synopsis: The 21st century is going to be an era of data revolution wherein almost all the activities would be carried on in cyberspace. This calls for creating some global rules to protect cyberspace as their absence has failed to prevent cyberattacks even on powerful countries like the U.S. Background: The US created cyberspace as… Continue reading Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions
Synopsis: Citizen-led fact-finding missions play a significant role in a democracy. They provide an alternative opinion on things, empower citizens on critical issues and enrich the judicial process. Background: Recently, citizen-led fact-finding missions came in the news in a Delhi High Court case pertaining to the North East Delhi riots of 2020. The solicitor-general of… Continue reading Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions
India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy
Synopsis: The surge in Covid-19 cases coupled with a limited supply of vaccines warrants the adoption of an effective vaccine policy by the country. The policy should prioritize groups, address hesitancy and formulate a more equitable distribution plan. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 has shown that the virus is not going away in a short… Continue reading India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy
VIP Security Cover to West Bengal MLAs – Associated Issues
Synopsis: The Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended security cover to all 77 BJP MLAs in the West Bengal assembly. It appears to be a politically motivated and unprecedented move. It should be reconsidered as it is suffering from multiple issues. Background: The BJP MLAs were facing a threat of persecution post the West Bengal… Continue reading VIP Security Cover to West Bengal MLAs – Associated Issues
Future of India – Pakistan Trade Relations
Synopsis: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan put forward a proposal to import sugar, cotton, and cotton yarn from India. Although the proposal was rejected by Pakistan’s government, it is definitely an indication of improving the future course of India-Pakistan trade relations. Background: The two countries are undergoing restrictive trade since 2019. The Pulwama… Continue reading Future of India – Pakistan Trade Relations
Analysing the Social security code 2020 for Informal Workforce
Synopsis: Critical analysis of the social security code 2020 reveals that it is short of providing universal social security for informal workers. Background Informal workers constitute 91% of the workforce. The Pandemic had pushed them into severe poverty and debt burden due to loss of livelihoods. Social security arrangements could have saved them from the… Continue reading Analysing the Social security code 2020 for Informal Workforce
Rising Cyclone Intensity and Frequency due to Micro-Climatic Changes
Synopsis: According to the Council on Energy, Environment and Water(CEEW) report the cyclone frequency has doubled after 2005 in India. Micro Climatic Changes are contributing to this change. Key Findings of the report: In the last 50 years, India has recorded a 12-fold increase in the number of cyclonic events such as extreme rainfall, floods, sea-level… Continue reading Rising Cyclone Intensity and Frequency due to Micro-Climatic Changes
Steps and Suggestions to Handle Cyclone related Disasters
Synopsis: Precise forecasts and resilience-building are very important in handling severe cyclones. Introduction Cyclone Tauktae has become a severe cyclonic storm. It is throwing huge volumes of water all along the west coast. It caused loss of life in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, before fading overland. Thousands of people had to be evacuated… Continue reading Steps and Suggestions to Handle Cyclone related Disasters
Significance of India’s Diaspora
Synopsis: India needs to remain engaged with the members of the Progressive Democratic Party in the US, despite a difference of opinions. Background Firstly, India and South Africa proposed a temporary TRIPS waiver at WTO to waive Intellectual Property Rights on Covid-related innovations. Secondly, Relaxation in IPR will boost the manufacturing of Covid related medical… Continue reading Significance of India’s Diaspora
