News: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) which was released a few months back indicates slow improvement in India’s malnutrition situation. What have been the positives regarding nutritional status in India? Substantial improvement in maternal-child health services, including antenatal care (ANC) services, child immunizations and diarrhoea management. Significant improvement in fixing the underlying causes of undernutrition,… Continue reading Poshan Abhiyan- Its time for national self reflection
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Pangong message-India’s border infra better than before. But China far ahead. Project turnaround has to improve
News: China already has a superior border infrastructure than India and has recently also finished a lot of projects along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Years of investment and an easier bit of topography of the Tibetan plateau gives China an advantage. What have been the recent Chinese advancements on the border… Continue reading Pangong message-India’s border infra better than before. But China far ahead. Project turnaround has to improve
The bottom line in Blinken’s foray into Southeast Asia
News: Both China and the U.S. are trying to attract the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries to their side. The US wants to overcome the Chinese domination in the ASEAN by pitching the issue of ASEAN Centrality and by countering China’s aggressive rise. How the US is employing the ASEAN centrality tactics to… Continue reading The bottom line in Blinken’s foray into Southeast Asia
The state is not what one thinks it is
News: Conferring a limited form of legitimacy to traditional institutions is one way to bring society, nations and super-states back to reality. The biggest challenge the world faces today is steady collapse of traditional institutions. For instance, From the United Nations and supra-national bodies like the European Union or the World Trade Organization, not one… Continue reading The state is not what one thinks it is
Why is the IMF trying to be an aid agency?
News: There are strong arguments for revamping the financial structure of the IMF. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) attempting to modify itself into an aid agency, instead of embracing its traditional role of helping troubled debtor countries. What is the issue with the IMF’s financial structure? Due to the absence of strict conditionality requirements, the vast… Continue reading Why is the IMF trying to be an aid agency?
The lethal use of drones can’t carry on as a global free-for-all
News: With the advancement in drone technology and a lack of global norms, the second drone age has been marred with high-end violence using drones. Hence, the regulatory oversight of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) should be an international priority. Without it, the only certainty is that drone technology will continue to advance everywhere. There will… Continue reading The lethal use of drones can’t carry on as a global free-for-all
The 21st century challenge for democracy
News: The 20th century was seen as the century of democracy’s expansion. But the recent factors like rise of authoritarian regimes, parties with huge majority and hype of nationalism have somewhat endangered democracy. If it has to be prevented from this decay, then the public discourse around questions of its meaning, purpose and limits… Continue reading The 21st century challenge for democracy
The deafening silence of scientists
News: Recently there have been various instances where many political representatives and public figures have presented ideas and boasted facts that are nothing but pseudoscience. But what is even more surprising is the lack of opposition from the leading scientists of the country. Contents1 What are these instances? 2 What are the implications of such… Continue reading The deafening silence of scientists
Safety at all costs: On implementation of safety protocols in fireworks industry
News: Four workers lost their lives in a blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu on the day of the new year. The accident happened due to mishandling of chemicals. What are the reasons behind the accident? Non enforcement of safety protocol. Leasing out the industry unit to others and unauthorised manufacturing products. … Continue reading Safety at all costs: On implementation of safety protocols in fireworks industry
Food security policy formulation: What can India learn from other countries?
News: India has transformed itself from a food-deficient country characterised by the ship-to-mouth situation of the 1960s, to the present day, when vulnerable sections of the population have enhanced access to food. Many challenges still remain, and this is where India can learn from international experiences. Must Read: Food security in India and its challenges… Continue reading Food security policy formulation: What can India learn from other countries?
