News: Recently, the US launched the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the Quad meeting in Tokyo. Significance of IPEF In General Geopolitical: All its members (the US, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea and 8 other East Asian countries), share worries about China’s muscular nationalism and expansionist ambitions. Therefore, this gives the group a distinct… Continue reading The Indo-Pacific economic bloc offers India a new opportunity
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Decolonising science in Indian education
Context: Education is central to the idea of modernity in independent India. In the Indian education system, a certain aspect of European modernity has lingered for a long time which has hampered the Indian intellectual discourse. The true spirit of education refers to “Shiksha vo hoti hai jisme baat se baat nikle” (education should produce… Continue reading Decolonising science in Indian education
Combating desertification
News: The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) was recently held at Abidjan. It called upon nations to invest in restoring degraded land for future prosperity, and urged the 196 participating nations to reclaim 1 billion hectares of degraded land by 2030. What is the global situation… Continue reading Combating desertification
Let commercial vehicles take the lead in going electric
Context: India’s air quality has been diminishing on the back of urban development and higher e-commerce adoption, among other factors. The cost of this progress means some of our large Indian cities figure among the world’s most polluted. Citizens’ right to clean breathable air is a fundamental need and is a critical parameter in global… Continue reading Let commercial vehicles take the lead in going electric
Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
News: World Health Organization recognized the immense contribution of India’s ASHA (accredited social health activists) workers by according them the Global Health Leader award. This has given due recognition to the efforts of the workers at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Why were ASHA workers awarded? The ASHAs were honoured for their crucial role… Continue reading Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Context: A Dalit academician, was recently arrested for an ‘objectionable’ post on the Gyanvapi mosque row. He is alleged to have promoted disharmony or enmity between religious groups (Section 153A in the Indian Penal Code) and intentionally and maliciously hurt religious sentiments (Section 295A in the IPC). His arrest adds to the trend of increased… Continue reading The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Opinion: How the Quad can become more than an anti-China grouping
News; Recently, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) before the Quad leaders’ summit in Tokyo About the IPEF The US-led economic engagement which will promote fair trade, supply chain resilience, infrastructure, clean energy, and decarbonisation, among others. It comprises a diverse group of 12 countries initially — Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan,… Continue reading Opinion: How the Quad can become more than an anti-China grouping
Inadequacies of the Civil Registration System
News: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s estimated excess deaths due to COVID-19 in India which has triggered several responses. What has been the government’s response against WHO estimates? Various State Health Ministers slammed the WHO estimates. They asserted that India has a “robust, legal and transparent system for data collection and COVID mortality surveillance”,… Continue reading Inadequacies of the Civil Registration System
A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered its verdict in the Union of India vs Mohit Minerals case, where it also made several observations on the GST Council recommendations About GST Regime The GST regime was introduced through the 101st constitutional Amendment in July 2017 which aimed for unification of tax administration in India… Continue reading A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
News Recently, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework was launched by United States President with 12 other countries, including India, as a member. The aim was to reclaim US’s economic leadership in East Asia and the ASEAN region without losing them to China. What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? Read here: Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework? The… Continue reading Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
