News: Odisha’s CM requested PM of India, to ensure uninterrupted education for medical students coming from Ukraine. He has requested him to enable their admission to Indian medical colleges. Almost 18,000 Indian medical students have come back from Ukraine’s war zones. Such a situation also arose post-Partition, when the refugee medical students had migrated from… Continue reading What the plight of students in Ukraine reveals about medical education in India
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Disruption@gov.in
News: State government of Bengal has ordered an internet shutdown in a few districts for a week in order to curb cheating in the ongoing State board exams. Contents1 How frequent are the internet shutdown in India? 2 What are its negative impacts? 3 What is the legislation that governs internet shutdowns in India? 4 What have been… Continue reading Disruption@gov.in
Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is appalling
News: License of MediaOne a television channel in Kerala was cancelled by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on the grounds of national security. Subsequently, the State High court also dismissed its appeal plea. However, the reasons for invoking national security were not disclosed. How this particular incident infringes upon several Fundamental Rights? It compromises… Continue reading Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is appalling
MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY
News: After Covid-19, the position of role of women is strengthening in the political and civic life of democracy in South Asia. Contents1 Trends of Women Role in Politics2 What are the issues?3 Some good developments towards political empowerment of women4 Suggestions for improvement Trends of Women Role in Politics Global level: women leaders, such… Continue reading MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY
Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
News: The idea of creation of 100 new cities in India has not taken off. It was an important mission launched by the public authorities in 2014 which included the Smart Cities Mission. Why new cities are needed in India? Economic Growth and Job Creation: Urban real estate development is a part and parcel of economic… Continue reading Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
Message in turnout: Women voters have become a force. Welfare policy reflects this but political representation doesn’t
News: Female voter turnout percentage is found to be increasing in many recent elections. Does this change hold any significance? Government welfare schemes are showing greater empathy for women voters, and women voters are also rewarding those parties. For example, Both Jayalalithaa and Nitish Kumar can credit their long terms as CMs to their female… Continue reading Message in turnout: Women voters have become a force. Welfare policy reflects this but political representation doesn’t
Strengthen environmental clearances
News: A robust system of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to find the balance between the environment and development, and to mitigate harm. Many projects are being given environmental clearance, without paying attention to how many should be allowed and in what conditions. What are the changes present EIA process required? First, credible baseline… Continue reading Strengthen environmental clearances
How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
News: Ukrainian crisis will result in negative effects on Indian energy sector. The article explains how would it effect the Indian economy. Read – How high oil prices will affect the Indian economy? In addition to the factors mentioned in the previous articles, uncontrolled increase in crude oil prices will have following impacts on Indian… Continue reading How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
Risks Rise Above Earth Too
News: The Ukraine crisis will have affects for space programmes globally, and also harsh lessons for India. Read – US not ready for a solo space ride Other than the International Space Station Program, the risks to space cooperation could come in three ways: First, due to sanctions. Second, due to physical destruction or control… Continue reading Risks Rise Above Earth Too
A safety net for students abroad
News: Recently, the issue of higher education as under discussion due to evacuation of students from Ukraine. Before the pandemic, more than 7,50,000 Indian students were studying abroad, spending $24 billion in foreign economies. It is around 1% of India’s GDP. The number is expected to rise to around 1.8 million students, spending nearly $80… Continue reading A safety net for students abroad
