News: India and Israel today celebrated their 30th anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations. Read here: India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship What are the areas of cooperation between India and Israel relationship? Agriculture: Israel is helping India in water management and other innovative solutions. It is also providing training to Indian… Continue reading India and Israel relationship: Namaste, Shalom to friendship
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Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Anganwadis should provide early childhood care and education
News: National Education Policy highlighted the importance of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for young child’s early cognitive, social, and emotional development. But still, National Family Health Survey-5 found that only 13.6% of children enrolled in pre-primary schools. What are the problems with the existing system? Overwork on anganwadis: They have more focus on health and… Continue reading Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Anganwadis should provide early childhood care and education
Electoral bonds: To the poll booth, with no donor knowledge
News: Recently, the Union government authorized State bank of India to issue and encash a new tranche of electoral bonds. This again revived the debate of transparency around electoral bonds. Contents1 What is the electoral bond scheme and challenges associated with it?2 What is the stand of the government on electoral bonds?3 What are the… Continue reading Electoral bonds: To the poll booth, with no donor knowledge
Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
News: India celebrated its Republic day where several exercises were held to demonstrate the state’s power and patriotism. Along with these exercises, there is a need to adopt constitutional ideals and values in ways that embed the state and the nation in the harmony, especially in the North East. What are the problems associated with North… Continue reading Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
News: Recently, the Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. Both India and Central Asian Republics (CARs) have agreed on more structured engagement, including the setting up of joint working groups, on Afghanistan and Chabahar, and more educational and cultural opportunities. Must read: India-Central Asia Virtual Summit What are the challenges… Continue reading At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
News: Neglected tropical disease day is on January 30 and it reminds that India needs an integrated approach to eliminate NTDs. What is Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)? NTDs is an umbrella term that refers to 20 medically diverse, communicable diseases that flourish in impoverished environments, tend to coexist, cause significant mortality. Why there is need… Continue reading Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
About India State of Forest Report 2021: Plantations, invasive species… what all India counts as ‘forest’
News: Forest Survey of India has recently released its reports which show an increase in forests by 2,261 square kilometres. But, various researchers and environmentalists do not agree with this claim. Contents1 What are the findings of the Forest Survey of India?2 What are the arguments presented by the environmentalists?3 How there are discrepancies in the… Continue reading About India State of Forest Report 2021: Plantations, invasive species… what all India counts as ‘forest’
India’s economy and the challenge of informality
News: This article says that fiscal policy efforts to formalize the economy are not enough in the case of India. There is a need for a coherent approach that focuses on the productivity of workers, efficiency, and overall economic growth. What is the fiscal perspective of formalization? One, according to international financial institutions such as… Continue reading India’s economy and the challenge of informality
Political economy of regulatory reform
News: This article discusses the status of implementation of regulatory reforms announced in the last seven budgets. Contents1 Why financial regulatory reforms are needed?2 How budget announcements have focused on reforming regulatory structure?3 What is the implementation status of the above-mentioned reforms?4 What is the way forward? Why financial regulatory reforms are needed? Financial regulatory… Continue reading Political economy of regulatory reform
Fiscal policy must take centre-stage for a broad revival
News: The third wave of the pandemic is receding but the impact of the pandemic on the economy may last longer. However, response of the government in dealing with the pandemic-induced disruptions can change the scenario. This article discusses the need to reduce inequality and how fiscal measures can help in that. Why inequality is… Continue reading Fiscal policy must take centre-stage for a broad revival
