Context: Recently, the Government of India announced few changes to facilitate the sale of Air India. Background As part of the strategic disinvestment, the government initiated for the complete disinvestment process of debt burdened Air India. Before the start of the current financial year, Air India had more than Rs 60,000 crore as debt and… Continue reading Air India Strategic Sale
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Repopulation of prisons during pandemic is dangerous
Context: Recently, the Delhi’s high-powered committee (HPC) for the decongestion of prisons directed that the undertrials and convicts must return to prisons from early December. Background of the issue Given the contagious nature of COVID-19 and overcrowding in prisons, the court ordered for depopulation of prisons. The court ordered state governments to form HPCs to… Continue reading Repopulation of prisons during pandemic is dangerous
Shift in india’s foreign policy
shifting trajectory of India’s foreign policy Context- The significance of 3rd India-USA 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue and the shifting trajectory of India foreign policy. What are the key highlights of 3rd India-US 2+2 dialogue? 1)The USA reiterated its support to India in defending its territorial sovereignty in the background of the ongoing stand-off between India-China. It… Continue reading Shift in india’s foreign policy
Examining Examinations
Context: Need of an education system that encourages children to question and learn. What are the problems with our current examination system? The cut-throat nature of our examination system celebrates the success of a few and creates unhealthy competition. This leads to an excessive amount of stress in children who are physiologically, psychologically and emotionally… Continue reading Examining Examinations
Stubble Burning Issue
Stubble Burning Issue and Analysis Context: New innovative method, the PUSA Decomposer, developed at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa can offer a sustainable solution for stubble burning. What is stubble burning? Stubble burning refers to the practice of farmers setting fire to plant debris that remain in farms after harvest. Stubble burning is practised… Continue reading Stubble Burning Issue
Air Pollution: Everything You Need to Know
New ordinance to curb Air Pollution Context- Centre issued an ordinance to form new commission for air quality management in NRC and adjoining areas. What is the new commission for air quality management? Indian President has promulgated an ordinance to constitute a Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining… Continue reading Air Pollution: Everything You Need to Know
Farm laws and desirability of MSP
Minimum support price (MSP) for Farm Bill Context: The recently enacted farm bills have triggered debate on the desirability of the MSP regime. More in news: The period from 2004 to 2012 was the period of high commodity prices, high government procurement and rapid reduction in rural poverty. This shows a causal link between the… Continue reading Farm laws and desirability of MSP
Brief on India-US Relations
India-US Relations Context – India-US relations over the year and significance of 3rd 2+2 Dialogue. How India-US ties deepened with the end of Cold War? In the post-cold war era, India’s relationship with the US on defence and strategic issues has strengthened. This can be reflected in the following: 1991- India’s engagement with the US… Continue reading Brief on India-US Relations
Aser report 2020 analysis
Aser report 2020 Context: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students in rural areas have received only marginal assistance in the form of structured learning materials from teachers. What are the findings of the Annual Status of Education Report 2020? The ASER 2020 survey covering 26 States and four Union Territories found that there is a… Continue reading Aser report 2020 analysis
Monsoon Management
Context- India needs better science to prepare more effective disaster management plans and improve resilience in a warming world. What is Long Period Average? Long Period Average (LPA) – It is the average rainfall recorded during the months from June to September, calculated during the 50 year period, and is kept as a benchmark while… Continue reading Monsoon Management
