News: India imports 36 per cent of its total energy needs and biomass still accounts for a fourth of India’s energy supply. The current spike in energy prices due to sanctions on Russia have the potential to derail India’s post-Covid recovery. This crisis should strengthen policymakers’ resolve to focus on self-sufficiency in energy over… Continue reading Risks of imported energy gets real
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Reaping the potential of the female workforce
News: The large-scale adoption of digital and smartphone technologies and the increased need for personal care for the sick, elderly and children have opened up employment opportunities, especially for women. Status of Participation of Women in the Workforce of India & Comparison with other Countries In 2019, 21% of women were either working or looking… Continue reading Reaping the potential of the female workforce
How invasion of Ukraine could transform nuclear landscape of Asia
News: Putin’s nuclear sabre-rattling in Ukraine has triggered a consequential debate on the importance of atomic weapons in deterring Chinese expansionism in Asia. Geopolitical Impact of nuclear threats and Ukraine developments in other parts of the world (a) In Japan, Ex-PM of Japan, Shinzo Abe, called for a national debate on hosting American nuclear weapons… Continue reading How invasion of Ukraine could transform nuclear landscape of Asia
What the plight of students in Ukraine reveals about medical education in India
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
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. How frequent are the internet shutdown in India? According to Access Now, a non-profit which advocates for digital civil rights, from about 155 global shutdowns it documented… 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. Trends of Women Role in Politics Global level: women leaders, such as Jacinda Ardern (New Zealand), Tsai-Ing Wen (Taiwan), Sanna Marin (Finland) and KK Shailaja (Kerala) has shown superior performance in handling the… 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
