News: Supreme Court of India has delivered judgment on many important matters like Decriminalizing homosexuality, the Right to privacy a fundamental right, etc, and brace the belief in republican values like equality, liberty, etc. But still, many important cases are pending for the final judgment. This has serious repercussions on the fundamental rights of citizens and… Continue reading Pendency of cases in Supreme Court: The supreme failure
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The case for vaccinating children against Covid-19
News: Protecting all children, especially those who have risk factors, should be a humanitarian priority for the Government. How many children’s deaths are because of covid 19? Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s COVID dashboard showed 16,426 total deaths, of which 19 were in children below 10, and 43 in children between 10-18 years (total of 62 or 0.38%). January’s… Continue reading The case for vaccinating children against Covid-19
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. What is the historical background of Ukraine? The territory of Ukraine was established in the ninth century as Kievan Rus on the banks of the Dnieper River. In medieval history, western and northern Ukraine had been occupied… 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. What does the report says about the inequality in… 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. What is the background of the issue? Read here: Political crisis in Myanmar What has been the result of the military takeover? The opposition formed a parallel government named National… 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 What is the problem with the State administrative services? 1) State failure to… Continue reading State administrative services are crucial to federalism
