News: Protecting all children, especially those who have risk factors, should be a humanitarian priority for the Government. Contents1 How many children’s deaths are because of covid 19?2 What are the diseases developed in children after Covid-19?3 What are the other diseases that are prevalent among children of India?4 Which vaccine should be allowed to vaccinate… Continue reading The case for vaccinating children against Covid-19
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On Ukraine crisis: Brinkmanship over Ukraine doesn’t bode well for India
News: With Russia building up tanks and troops along Ukraine’s eastern front, the atmosphere of war has been created. Contents1 What is the historical background of Ukraine?2 What is the Russian stand on the ongoing crisis?3 What is the reaction of West Countries?4 Why Ukraine-Russia conflict is bad for India? What is the historical background of… Continue reading On Ukraine crisis: Brinkmanship over Ukraine doesn’t bode well for India
We should expect the economic cost of the closed minds to increase
News: Although the Omicron variant has not caused the expected damage and this is seen as a positive development in global fight against the pandemic. However, the World Bank’s biannual Global Economic Prospects report shows that the effect of the pandemic is far from over. What are the predictions in the report for global economy? … Continue reading We should expect the economic cost of the closed minds to increase
For the finance Minister to note
News: World Inequality Report 2022 has pointed out that India is now among the most unequal countries in the world. Inequality today is as great as it was at the peak of western imperialism in the early 20th century. The pandemic has only worsened it. Contents1 What does the report says about the inequality… Continue reading For the finance Minister to note
Show commitment to equity in the Budget
News: Recently, Oxfam International presented “Inequality Report” with the title “Inequality Kills”. What does the report say? One, the report highlighted the growth in wealth of a few and the simultaneously increasing poverty among millions. Two, more than half the world’s new poor are from India and 84% of Indian households have suffered a loss… Continue reading Show commitment to equity in the Budget
Good News Before Budget
News: The 2022 budget session of the Parliament commenced today. This article discusses the need of sustaining export growth. Also, it emphasizes that budget 2022 should focus on the agriculture and health sector to ensure efficiency and inclusiveness in government expenditure. Performance of exports One, India’s goods exports are at a record high of $393… Continue reading Good News Before Budget
Explained: India, Oman ties and why its top defence official’s Delhi visit important
News: Oman’s top defence official Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi is on an official visit to India, this signifies India – Oman relationship. What is the purpose of the visit? He is going to co-chair the 10th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMMC) with Indian Defence Secretary. JMCC is the highest forum of engagement between India and… Continue reading Explained: India, Oman ties and why its top defence official’s Delhi visit important
A year on from Myanmar’s ‘annus horribilis’
News: February 1 marks one year of military seizing power in Myanmar. The decade-long experiment of hybrid Democracy ended, paving way for violence, oppression and instability. Contents1 What is the background of the issue?2 What has been the result of the military takeover?3 What has been ASEAN’s role in Myanmar’s development?4 What is the role… Continue reading A year on from Myanmar’s ‘annus horribilis’
State administrative services are crucial to federalism
News: The Union Government proposal to amend IAS Cadre Rules has attracted the opposition of various states. But the state’s failed to recognise the challenges associated with the State administrative services. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the problem with the State administrative services?1.1 Shortage of officers/required… Continue reading State administrative services are crucial to federalism
Mahatma Gandhi, the out-of-the-box thinker
News: Mahatma Gandhi is an important figure of history, whose thinking and qualities offer us a lot of things to learn from him. What are the qualities of Mahatma Gandhi? Out of box thinker: Mahatma Gandhi understood categories of people and identified himself with the weakest. His concept of just and truthful politics stressed that the weakest… Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi, the out-of-the-box thinker
