Source: This post is based on the article “Does the economy need more people?” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Technological advancement and its impact on Demography. Synopsis: In the age of technological disruptions and climate change, the case for a young and fast-growing population driving India’s economy is growing weaker. Is… Continue reading Does the economy need more people?
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The next step in democratic evolution is overdue
Source: This post is based on the article “The next step in democratic evolution is overdue” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: The article highlights the importance of democracy and the base or structure on which it is built i.e constitutions and laws. Synopsis: India must change, from elected authoritarianism towards participative… Continue reading The next step in democratic evolution is overdue
Making the Paralympics count
Source: This post is based on the article “Making the Paralympics count” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Paralympics empowering disabled people Synopsis: This is the chance to improve the conditions of the disabled pursuing sports and to refresh the way we view disability. Contents1 Context:2 What are the problems disabled people… Continue reading Making the Paralympics count
Its time to build BRICS better
Source: This post is based on the article “Its time to build BRICS better” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: To study the importance of BRICS. Synopsis: Although BRICS grouping succeeded up to a point, it now confronts multiple challenges. Contents1 Context:2 What is BRICS?3 Structure of BRICS4 What is the Importance… Continue reading Its time to build BRICS better
Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change
Source: This post is based on article “Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change” published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Role of women to address the water crisis of India. Synopsis: Increased women participation in groundwater management will shift the intended objectives from technology to governance, demand… Continue reading Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change
India is indeed walking the green talk
Source: This post is based on the article “India is indeed walking the green talk” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: India’s effort to mitigate climate change. Synopsis: India is doing its part to fulfil its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under Paris Agreement. When compared with other countries, India is doing better… Continue reading India is indeed walking the green talk
Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
Source: This post is based on the article “Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation” published in The Times of India on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Reservation for women in the legislature. Synopsis: Providing reservations for women in a way that makes the parliament gender equal. Context: With women performing excellently in sports, cinema & other… Continue reading Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Source: This post is based on the article “7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Relevance: To Understand PMJDY Recently, PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PM-JDY) has completed its 7 successful years of implementation. What is PMJDY? It is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to… Continue reading 7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Marital Rape: An indignity to women
Source: This post is based on the article “Marital Rape: An indignity to women” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Understand the issue of Marital Rape. Synopsis: The marital rape exception is antithetical to women’s dignity, equality and autonomy. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the person has been discharged from Section 376?3 However, there… Continue reading Marital Rape: An indignity to women
Still hanging fire on transparency
Source: This post is based on the article “Still hanging fire on transparency” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Understand issues of criminalization of politics. Synopsis: Courts need to go beyond appealing to the fictional conscience of our lawmakers. Contents1 Context2 Instructions by SC3 There are many instances in the past where… Continue reading Still hanging fire on transparency
