Context: Recently, the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) has come under severe criticism from different quarters, including from several senior retired IAS officers. Therefore, it demands both constructive criticism and introspection for the improvement in the premier institution of the Indian bureaucracy. Contents1 What are the problems the IAS is facing? 2 Why the IAS has not… Continue reading Has IAS Failed The Nation? Not Really
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Repairing the complex India-Nepal relationship
News: Recently, the Nepal Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba completed his visit to India which was also his first bilateral visit abroad. What is the convergence of interests between India and Nepal? Recently, Nepal ratified the agreement with the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). China claimed that it was part of the U.S.’s Indo-Pacific strategy… Continue reading Repairing the complex India-Nepal relationship
Sending a strategic message
News: Recently, India and Australia, struck a trade deal known as the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA). The deal was brokered after two decades of efforts. It is said to be a “watershed moment” for bilateral relations for both India and Australia. What has been proposed under the trade deal? It will enable… Continue reading Sending a strategic message
How the UAPA is wrecking lives
News: Recently, an accused in “the Delhi riots cases” who was charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 was denied bail by a Sessions Court in Delhi. He was involved in a protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019. What is the concept of bail in criminal law? The bail is based… Continue reading How the UAPA is wrecking lives
On Mission Vatsalya: The child at the centre
Context: Mission Shakti, Mission Vatsalya, Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 were launched recently to provide integrated benefits to women and children. The intent behind these schemes is to provide integrated benefits to children and women. Contents1 What are the components under Mission Vatsalya?2 What are some associated concerns?3 What is ChildLine?4 What is the way… Continue reading On Mission Vatsalya: The child at the centre
Making sports accessible for all
Context: The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was a watershed moment for Indian sports. A paralympic gold medal was won by a female Indian athlete for the first time. To build on this success, it is important to provide more opportunities and an enabling environment for greater participation of women and persons with disabilities in sport. What… Continue reading Making sports accessible for all
No quota without quantifiable data
Context: The Madras High Court recently quashed the 10.5% special reservation for Vanniyakula Kshatriyas with the overall 20% quota for Most Backward Classes (MBC) and Denotified Communities (DNC). It has again highlighted the importance of quantifiable data as a prerequisite for reservation in education and employment. Is there a need for an exhaustive study? It… Continue reading No quota without quantifiable data
Strengthen secularism, save the republic
Context: The judgment of Karnataka High Court regarding the hijab issue has further provoked the hijab-wearing college students in Udupi. They have approached the Supreme Court to contest the order. What is the political dimension of the hijab issue? The issue of hijab is political as well as constitutional. The Supreme court can settle the… Continue reading Strengthen secularism, save the republic
Let global principles guide messaging interoperability
News: On 24th Mar 2022, European negotiators finally agreed on the terms of a new legislation known as the Digital Markets Act. It is a key component of Europe’s new digital strategy. Contents1 What are the objectives of the act? 2 Why has the Digital Markets Act been proposed in Europe? 3 What are the problems that… Continue reading Let global principles guide messaging interoperability
The CUET mandate warrants cautious implementation
News: Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has made it mandatory for the Central Universities to take admission in their undergraduate programmes on the basis and merit of scores in the Central University Entrance Test (CUET) from this year. What is the situation wrt admission tests in India? The institutions of national importance (INIs), i.e.,… Continue reading The CUET mandate warrants cautious implementation
