Synopsis – According to the Education Ministry’s committee, there is a high rate of Vacancies for faculty positions in Central institutions for higher education. State-sponsored preparatory programmes are essential to fill vacancies. Introduction- The government provides reservations for faculty positions to the weaker sections under the Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Act, 2019.… Continue reading Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions
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Relevance of Inflation Targeting in India
Synopsis: Inflation control will always be relevant. But there is no conclusive evidence that the policy of inflation targeting has worked in India. Background The RBI was tasked with a mandate of the inflation target of 4 percent with a 2% deviation either way in June 2016. This agreement between the centre and the RBI… Continue reading Relevance of Inflation Targeting in India
Ways to Strengthen India’s Democracy
Synopsis: Increasing attacks on the press and the erosion of judicial autonomy are threatening India’s global image as an Indian’s Democracy. The government needs to take steps to strengthen India’s democratic values, Background It has been said that Democracy is on retreat worldwide. Many democracies in the 21st century continue to disregard the principles of democracies. Principles… Continue reading Ways to Strengthen India’s Democracy
Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests
Synopsis: The February 2021 coup in Myanmar Protests removed the democratically elected government. Since then people have adopted the non-violent approach of Gandhi for pressuring the military junta. Background: The democratically elected leaders in Myanmar’s protects were removed by the military on 1st February 2021 on allegations of election fraud. Subsequently, the military came to… Continue reading Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests
Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Background In March 2021, India and the Philippines signed the “Implementing Arrangement” for the procurement of defense material and equipment procurement. The… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Synopsis: Artificial Intelligence(AI) has the potential to widen the social and economic divisions in society. That will lead to discriminatory outcomes at a global level. Introduction In the last ten years alone, AI has seen exponential growth. AI-based systems are now defeating human champions in games and decoding complex proteins in labs. But the exponential… Continue reading Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
“Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India
Synopsis: The important reason behind the inclusion of nominated members to RajyaSabha and the provisions of Anti-defection Law. Introduction: Recently a nominated MP of Rajya Sabha has resigned due to allegations under the anti-defection law. The allegation raised after a political party nominated him as their election candidate. Constituent Assembly debate on Nominated members: During… Continue reading “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India
Neglect of Public Health in India
Synopsis: India needs to prioritize public health along with Healthcare. It will be helpful to tackle both communicable and non-communicable diseases effectively. What is the difference between public health vs Health care? Health care deals with individual patients, whereas Public health deals with the community at large. The goal of public health in disease prevention… Continue reading Neglect of Public Health in India
Measures to Strengthen India US economic partnership
Synopsis: Strengthening India-U. S economic partnership will help India to become a $5 trillion economy. Background India and the US have committed to the goal of increasing the bilateral trade in goods and services to $500 billion. Currently, the bilateral trade stands at $146 billion (2019). To achieve this, the Compound annual growth rate… Continue reading Measures to Strengthen India US economic partnership
Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
Synopsis: India could use its education policy to improve the research and innovation ecosystem in the country. Introduction The Government of India celebrates National Vaccination Day every year on March 16 to communicate the importance of vaccination to the people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the significance of this day becomes even more important. India’s indigenous… Continue reading Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
