Synopsis: The Odisha government’s KALIA scheme aims to provide Direct Income Support(DIS) to farmers. The design and implementation of the scheme offer some important lessons to the DIS schemes everywhere. Introduction: In India, the Agricultural reforms generally aim to find new solutions to the structural challenges facing farmers. The shift to direct income support (DIS)… Continue reading KALIA scheme of Odisha and its lesson for India
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Why States are Planning for Reservation to Locals in Private Jobs?
Synopsis: Haryana already passed the proposal providing reservation to locals. Many other states are planning for the same. It is because the States in India are unable to create jobs for their local economy due to various issues. Background Recently, the Haryana government has passed legislation for reservation of jobs to local Haryanvi’s first. On… Continue reading Why States are Planning for Reservation to Locals in Private Jobs?
Aims and Objectives of “Quad Summit”
Synopsis: The Quad Summit held recently. This summit was important for all member countries due to various reasons. Introduction The virtual summit brought leaders of the Quadrilateral Summit Security Dialogue together. The outcomes announced by Quad Summit leaders include a vaccine initiative and joint working groups to cooperate on critical technology and climate change. The… Continue reading Aims and Objectives of “Quad Summit”
Why India Needs a Future force?
Synopsis: Like the US, India also needs to build a future force for future wars. Contents1 Introduction2 Definition of War in older and modern times3 What is future force?4 Future force at US5 Why India need a Future force? Introduction War, at its core, is organized violence, waged for political purposes. The real purpose is… Continue reading Why India Needs a Future force?
Flaws in new IT Rules 2021
Synopsis: The IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) new IT Rules 2021, will result in systematic incremental loss of the freedom of speech and expression. Introduction The final notification of the rules will depend on the decisions of the two petitions filed against it in Kerala and Delhi. The main motive of this… Continue reading Flaws in new IT Rules 2021
Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues
Synopsis: Addressing Women’s challenges in an economy is more important than incentivising women’s domestic care work. Background In the 1991 census, women’s groups undertook a campaign to ensure that women’s home-based labour is getting recognised. Recently, in the poll-bound Tamilnadu state, various political parties announced remuneration for women’s domestic and care. Over the years, Tamil… Continue reading Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues
Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise
Synopsis: India and South Korea participated in the sixth edition of the Desert Flag exercise. It is an indication of Increasing Asian security interest in West Asia. Background The Indian Air Force for the first time is about to participate in the sixth edition of Desert Flag. It is a multi-nation exercise hosted by the… Continue reading Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise
The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets
Synopsis – Karnataka High Court directs media outlets to stick to Programme Code. Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Concerns-1.0.2 Penalties under the code-1.0.3 What are the challenges in this case? Introduction Karnataka minister resigned after media aired footage that allegedly featured him and an unidentified woman. There has been speculation about the prospect of more such CDs that… Continue reading The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets
Need of Specific Law for National Security Screening of Inward FDI
Synopsis – There is no clear law for national security screening of inward FDI in India. It is a major Contents1 Introduction-1.0.1 How India regulates foreign investments?1.0.2 What are the provisions required under the new FDI control law?1.0.3 Way forward- Introduction- As per some media reports, India may ease restrictions on FDI by Chinese companies.… Continue reading Need of Specific Law for National Security Screening of Inward FDI
Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
Synopsis: There are systemic issues in higher education. They need to be addressed to strengthen our education system. Background According to the recently released QS World University Rankings, India has 12 universities and institutions in the top-100 in particular subjects. Though it is a better achievement compared to the previous years. Still, there is room… Continue reading Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
