News: The Special Protection Group (SPG) has been in news recently due to security lapse in Punjab. The Supreme Court has also set up a five-member panel to probe the security breach. Contents1 What is SPG?2 How SPG is trained?3 Why Punjab security lapse needs to be probed?4 What is the way forward? What is… Continue reading PM’s Punjab Security Breach: Lessons For SPG
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Flying Home – on Air India privatisation
News: Recently, the Tata group regained Air India by winning the bid of Rs 18,000 crore and acquired Air India after seven decades. Tatas will gain 100 percent ownership in Air India, Air India Express, and a 50 percent stake in the ground handling firm AI-SATS. Why Air India privatization is seen as a beneficial… Continue reading Flying Home – on Air India privatisation
Climate and food price rise: Extreme weather events triggering unprecedented food inflation
News: Unfavourable and unreliable weather hurt agriculture resulted into pushing food prices our of reach across the world. What is the situation of Indian economy? India’s wholesale inflation rate in November 2021 was the highest in three decades i.e 14.23%. Although, it reduced marginally to 13.56% the next month, but still December 2021 was the ninth… Continue reading Climate and food price rise: Extreme weather events triggering unprecedented food inflation
India needs a new social contract
Relevance: Inequality, Pandemic News: The hardship visible in the form of deaths, joblessness, hunger is not just the direct consequence of the pandemic alone, but it is the result of the prevailing inequality in India. What is the level of inequality in Indian society? While the number of dollar billionaires in India expanded by 39%… Continue reading India needs a new social contract
India and Israel relationship: Namaste, Shalom to friendship
News: India and Israel today celebrated their 30th anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations. Read here: India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship What are the areas of cooperation between India and Israel relationship? Agriculture: Israel is helping India in water management and other innovative solutions. It is also providing training to Indian… Continue reading India and Israel relationship: Namaste, Shalom to friendship
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Anganwadis should provide early childhood care and education
News: National Education Policy highlighted the importance of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for young child’s early cognitive, social, and emotional development. But still, National Family Health Survey-5 found that only 13.6% of children enrolled in pre-primary schools. What are the problems with the existing system? Overwork on anganwadis: They have more focus on health and… Continue reading Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Anganwadis should provide early childhood care and education
Electoral bonds: To the poll booth, with no donor knowledge
News: Recently, the Union government authorized State bank of India to issue and encash a new tranche of electoral bonds. This again revived the debate of transparency around electoral bonds. Contents1 What is the electoral bond scheme and challenges associated with it?2 What is the stand of the government on electoral bonds?3 What are the… Continue reading Electoral bonds: To the poll booth, with no donor knowledge
Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
News: India celebrated its Republic day where several exercises were held to demonstrate the state’s power and patriotism. Along with these exercises, there is a need to adopt constitutional ideals and values in ways that embed the state and the nation in the harmony, especially in the North East. What are the problems associated with North… Continue reading Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
News: Recently, the Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. Both India and Central Asian Republics (CARs) have agreed on more structured engagement, including the setting up of joint working groups, on Afghanistan and Chabahar, and more educational and cultural opportunities. Must read: India-Central Asia Virtual Summit What are the challenges… Continue reading At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
News: Neglected tropical disease day is on January 30 and it reminds that India needs an integrated approach to eliminate NTDs. What is Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)? NTDs is an umbrella term that refers to 20 medically diverse, communicable diseases that flourish in impoverished environments, tend to coexist, cause significant mortality. Why there is need… Continue reading Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
