News: Recently, the government of India introduced a new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, Agnipath. Violent protests erupted in parts of India ever since the launch of the scheme. Must read: Cabinet clears Agnipath Scheme What are the advantages of the Agnipath Scheme? a) Lower the age profile in the units, b) Create a more empowered… Continue reading How can Agnipath be made more attractive? Recommendations from 2 former army leaders
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What West Seti power project can mean for India-Nepal ties
News: India’s National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) will be taking over the West-Seti Hydropower Project in Nepal, after China withdrew from it, ending a six-year engagement between 2012 and 2018. Contents1 About the Project2 Why has it been given to India?3 Mutually Beneficial India -Nepal power relations4 What are the problems in the Nepal’s power… Continue reading What West Seti power project can mean for India-Nepal ties
Time to end systemic misogyny reflected in the gender pay gap
News: Prevailing gender pay gap in developed and developing economies Contents1 What is the situation wrt gender pay inequity?2 What are the reasons behind the inequity?3 Should gender pay gap be fixed?4 What are some global and domestic efforts to address the issue?5 Way forward What is the situation wrt gender pay inequity? In a… Continue reading Time to end systemic misogyny reflected in the gender pay gap
Easing of IP restrictions on vaccines is welcome. But it will need to be accompanied by technology transfers
Context: Nearly two years after it was initiated by India and South Africa, a proposal to waive patents on Covid-19 vaccines has been approved by the World Trade Organisation (WTO). But, the waiver of IP rights will not amount to anything substantial if pharma companies in the Third World do not have the know-how to… Continue reading Easing of IP restrictions on vaccines is welcome. But it will need to be accompanied by technology transfers
The flawed rationale behind Agnipath
News: Recently, the government launched the Agnipath scheme. It has sparked off vehement protests from aspirants to defence services. Nature of Indian Defence Forces India has always had a complete volunteer defence force. Indeed, there is fierce competition to join as the riots indicate. There are strong economic reasons for such a high competition. There… Continue reading The flawed rationale behind Agnipath
World Trade Organisation Must Get Back To Trade
News: For the first time in a decade, the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have finalized a historic deal at the 12th Ministerial Conference(MC12). The key issues include a reduction in fishery subsidies, patent waivers for making a vaccine for the pandemic, food security and e-commerce. Read more: Outcomes of 12th Ministerial Conference of… Continue reading World Trade Organisation Must Get Back To Trade
On regulating Cryptocurrencies: Bubble in the air
News: Crash in the Crypto market is yet another signal that retail investors are better off investing in this speculative asset class. Moreover, it also highlights the need for regulation of Cryptocurrencies, without which the retail investors will have no protection from scams. Crash in the Crypto market Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, has lost… Continue reading On regulating Cryptocurrencies: Bubble in the air
Being Truly Presidential
News: With the Presidential election around the corner, there is a question that who will be the ideal president for 21st-century India? What are the different types of Presidents India witnessed? According to the author, the past Presidents of India can be grouped into three categories. Presidents of stature: These are individuals who had formidable… Continue reading Being Truly Presidential
A month of Pinkwashing
News: Recently, corporations like Walmart and Meta have announced their pride “campaigns,” in the June Month for queer movement. These corporations have also been ranked high on the US’ Human Rights Centre’s Corporate Equality Index. Contents1 About Pride Month2 What are the problems being faced by the Queer community?3 What are the issues with celebration… Continue reading A month of Pinkwashing
The end of childhood
News: Recently, an American school in Texas witnessed a horrific incident of mass shooting. About the Childhood concept Cultural historians and demographers have demonstrated that childhood has been recognised as a social category not more than 300 years ago. Over this period, it has been recognised as a distinct stage of human life and has… Continue reading The end of childhood
