Synopsis: India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy and strong ground posturing is working well. Introduction Things are getting better for India in the neighborhood. China has withdrawn its troops in eastern Ladakh across the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Also, Pakistan has initiated a ceasefire across the Line of Control (LoC). The new U.S. administration… Continue reading India’s new policy of proactive diplomacy
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India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Synopsis: India’s recent achievements have positioned it as an alternative global manufacturing hub to China at the global level. Background Democratic countries consider a rising China, with its authoritarian one-party system, as a challenge to the democratic order. This provided the strategic case for the formation of Quadrilateral Security dialogue. It envisioned to develop a… Continue reading India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Working towards Climate Justice
Synopsis: New Delhi has to control its green commitment to guarantee carbon and policy space for its developmental goals. It will ensure Climate Justice. Contents1 Introduction2 What actions have been taken to control greenhouse gas emissions?3 What is the idea suggested by Raghuram Rajan?4 The way forward Introduction Joe Biden in the U.S. Presidential elections… Continue reading Working towards Climate Justice
Importance of FPOs | Farmer Producer’s Organisations
Synopsis: FPOs Farmer Producer’s Organisations could be a solution to the agrarian distress if they are helped to access credit and markets What are the main reasons for farmer’s distress? First, the declining average size of farm holdings is one of the reasons for agrarian distress. The average farm size declined from 2.3 hectares (ha)… Continue reading Importance of FPOs | Farmer Producer’s Organisations
Flaws in New IT rules 2021
Synopsis: The new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) New IT Rules 2021 suffers from numerous flaws. Due to this, experts have questioned their efficacy and legality. Contents1 Background:2 Challenges prior to new regulation:3 Flaws in new IT rules:4 Way Forward: Background: The online streaming industry has grown multifold in recent years… Continue reading Flaws in New IT rules 2021
Increasing Cases of Gestational Diabetes in India
Synopsis: India registers a high number of gestational diabetes cases, which are bound to increase in the future. This coupled with low awareness and poor testing potential calls for immediate action. Contents1 Background:2 About Gestational Diabetes:3 Impact of Gestational Diabetes:4 Challenges in Managing Gestational Diabetes:5 Way Forward: Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes… Continue reading Increasing Cases of Gestational Diabetes in India
Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
Synopsis: Lack of gender sensitivity by the judiciary is one of the fundamental reasons for the worsening security of Women in India. The judiciary in many cases enforced societal attitudes towards women. The worsening state of security of women in India: India rated as the most dangerous country for women, as per the Thomson… Continue reading Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
Why India Needs a Strong Regulatory Framework for Agriculture?
Synopsis: There is a need for developing a strong regulatory framework to promote India’s agricultural growth. Introduction The farmers in the country face various constraints such as accessing agricultural inputs, markets, finance, human resources, and information. All these factors are critical for increasing farmers’ competitiveness. The existing institutional structure controlling farm production fails to handle… Continue reading Why India Needs a Strong Regulatory Framework for Agriculture?
Growing Food Subsidy Bill: Reasons and Suggestions
Synopsis: The centre needs to find pragmatic solutions to limit the growing food subsidy bill. Background The Economic Survey 2020-21, has pointed out the issue of a growing food subsidy bill. During 2016-17 to 2019-20, the total food subsidy bill was in the range of ₹1.65-lakh crore to ₹2.2-lakh crore. (Food subsidy + loans are… Continue reading Growing Food Subsidy Bill: Reasons and Suggestions
Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
Synopsis- Despite large fires in the past, building and fire safety standards continues to be ignored. Introduction- The current fire protection measures in all major cities do not account for all contemporary fire hazard issues. It makes fire safety a growing concern. The Fire accident at Eastern Railway Headquarter in Kolkata is a prime example… Continue reading Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
