News: Recently, the government of India introduced a new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, Agnipath. Contents1 How do other nations solve their challenges with armed forces?2 What is the main challenge faced by the Indian armed forces?3 What is the reason for the challenges faced by armed forces?4 What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading Arun Prakash writes: Agnipath, between the lines
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Why North Is Rain-Starved & Northeast Is Flooded
News: After a season-long heatwave from March to May, the north-northwest and central India are undergoing a rainfall deficit, while Northeast India and Bangladesh are hit with devastating floods. For instance, Meghalaya’s Mawsynram – the world’s wettest place – recorded more than 1,000 mm of rain for the first time on June 17. Contents1 What… Continue reading Why North Is Rain-Starved & Northeast Is Flooded
The choice is narrowing the circle or widening it
News: Recently, it is said that ‘India is witnessing the progressive normalisation of minority baiting’. Contents1 About India’s Minority2 Some happenings in a related context3 What are the Consequences?4 What are the challenges? About India’s Minority Muslims are our largest religious minority. They constitute 14.3% of the total population. In terms of population, their 200… Continue reading The choice is narrowing the circle or widening it
The head and heart of secularism
News: Whether a particular religious practice offends the principles of secularism is often debated in India. Contents1 The French model of secularism2 India’s Secularism Model3 Issues of Indian Model of Secularism4 Case of banning of cow slaughter The French model of secularism It is clear of all religious considerations. It debars the public officials to… Continue reading The head and heart of secularism
The EPI may rankle but India can recast policies
News: Recently, India was placed last among all 180 assessed countries in the latest Environmental Performance Index (EPI), carried out by Yale and Columbia Universities. Contents1 Key findings of the EPI index2 What is controversial in the index?3 The Indian Government’s response4 What are the objections to various claims made by the Indian Government?5 Way… Continue reading The EPI may rankle but India can recast policies
Petty patents can boost R&D
News: Recently, India was ranked 46 in WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021, up from 81 in 2015. These findings corroborate are similar to findings in the UNCTAD’s Digital Economy Report 2021. Contents1 Importance of Innovation2 Indicators of innovative activity3 Status of the patent filings in India4 What are the issues in the field of… Continue reading Petty patents can boost R&D
Partha Sen writes: The inflation tightrope
News: The Indian economy has been hit by inflationary shocks. The RBI failed to keep the inflation rate below the upper threshold of 6%. Only after inflation hit 7%, it raised the repo rate. Contents1 Mandate of the RBI2 What are the causes of inflation?3 The Monetary Policy Response4 What are the problems in India’s… Continue reading Partha Sen writes: The inflation tightrope
Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: An oil palm plan for home
News: Recently, The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference was concluded. It struggled to find satisfactory answers to some of the complex questions pertaining to global trade, especially with respects to trade in agriculture commodities and public stockholding for food security purposes, What are the major issues in international trade related to trade in… Continue reading Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: An oil palm plan for home
On India’s unemployment issue: Persistent problem
News: Poor state of employment creation in India is reflected in the recurrent protests against changes in the government’s recruitment policy or delays in appointment. The ongoing violent protests against the change in the recruitment policy for armed forces, which have led to a massive loss of public and private property, are yet another example… Continue reading On India’s unemployment issue: Persistent problem
The WTO restores faith in convergence of views
News: The WTO deal in Geneva confirms that it is still possible for the world’s countries to achieve a modest consensus. India has played a worthy role, even if its gains are far from dramatic. Contents1 What were the difficult circumstances prevailing before the WTO’s 12th ministerial?2 What is the significance of the deal?3 What… Continue reading The WTO restores faith in convergence of views
