Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Causes behind increase in land degradation and desertification Synopsis: Problem of land degradation and desertification is increasing in India. A brief look at the findings of ISRO’s report on the issue and causes behind it. Contents1 Context2 What is land degradation?3 Findings of the report:4 Causes behind land degradation and… Continue reading Despite PM Modi’s assurance, land degradation, desertification increasing
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What ails mid-day meal scheme’s implementation?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: issues with the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) Synopsis: Analysis of data shows that India has fewer states now providing egg in mid-day meal schemes, even fewer are provisioning fruits and only a third of the states/UTs are giving milk to children. Contents1 Context2 Issues with MDMS3 Success under MDMS4 Suggestions Context… Continue reading What ails mid-day meal scheme’s implementation?
Arms and the Women
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand women’s entry into the army Synopsis: Gender parity in the army is happening at a slow pace and is mostly led by the courts. Introduction Recently, PM announcement to allow girls for admission in Sainik School is a welcome move that will prepare girls for equal roles & life in… Continue reading Arms and the Women
Back to basics
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Focus on inclusive and quality education. Synopsis: It is important for India to work on ways to strengthen foundational education for children Contents1 Impact of the pandemic on children’s education2 Problems that need to be addressed3 Suggestions4 Way Forward Impact of the pandemic on children’s education Pandemic & lockdowns have had a… Continue reading Back to basics
The Abrahan Accord as India’s West Asia bridge
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Study impact of Abraham accord on India Synopsis: The signing of the Abraham Accord has helped India to remove strategic obstacles & aided defence cooperation Introduction India welcomed the Abraham Accord as it will bring peace and stability to the region. This accord is beneficial for India as it removed the… Continue reading The Abrahan Accord as India’s West Asia bridge
Collegium’s list of recommendations to Supreme Court breaks a deadlock — and leaves a trace
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the issue of deadlock in judicial appointments Synopsis: The main problem behind the judicial appointment process is its opaqueness. No reasons are given for the choice of those selected or left out. This was not always so. Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV… Continue reading Collegium’s list of recommendations to Supreme Court breaks a deadlock — and leaves a trace
Lessons from India’s all cause mortality rate
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the impact of Covid 19 Synopsis: There have been allegations of the government suppressing the death data. This can be derived from the estimate of excess deaths during the pandemic period. Contents1 Estimates of excess death2 Deaths during the pandemic period3 Global Trends4 State-wise trends5 Way Forward Estimates of… Continue reading Lessons from India’s all cause mortality rate
Govt announces incentive for mills exporting sugar, diverting it to ethanol
Source: PIB Introduction The Government of India is taking proactive measures to boost the export of surplus sugar & diversion of sugar to ethanol. The move is to ensure timely payment of cane dues of sugarcane farmers and to boost the agricultural economy. Measures taken by Government for Sugar Industry: India is the world’s second-largest… Continue reading Govt announces incentive for mills exporting sugar, diverting it to ethanol
Our Procrustean policy on airfares is pointless
Source: Livemint Relevance: Issues related with Aviation industry Synopsis: Heavy regulation on Aviation sector impact its efficiency and are much too arbitrary. Background The aviation business has always been one of India’s most heavily regulated. The covid pandemic, has left it even more so. After lockdown relaxations, regular flights resumed in late-May 2020 with a… Continue reading Our Procrustean policy on airfares is pointless
What India’s informal sector needs right now?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Formalization of work force, problems faced by informal sector workers Synopsis: Ignoring problems in the informal sector can be costly as it can lead to job and wage losses, higher inflation and even risk the livelihood of migrant workers. Contents1 Context2 Informal sector scenario in India3 Impact of COVID4 What does… Continue reading What India’s informal sector needs right now?
