News: Recently, the government released the annual Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) report for 2021. LEADS report ranks states and Union territories (UTs) on the efficiency of their logistics ecosystem. It aims to induce stakeholders to make necessary improvements. Must read: Gujarat retains pole position in logistics index: Commerce ministry report How will efficient logistics help? With the country aspiring… Continue reading How the economy gets a boost from efficient logistics
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Structural inequality and the response to global emergencies
News: Structural inequalities in political and economic systems are compromising humankind’s capacity to deal with global emergencies such as climate change and Covid. Contents1 About the pandemic and climate change2 What are the key issues with respect to Climate change?3 How is the world community dealing with Climate Change?4 What is the status of vaccine… Continue reading Structural inequality and the response to global emergencies
Pegasus inquiry must reverse the ‘chilling effect’
News: Pegasus controversy has raised many questions on the privacy right of citizens. Contents1 What is Pegasus? Why there is so much controversy surrounding it?2 How did different governments handle the Pegasus controversy?3 What is the Supreme court’s reaction to Pegasus?4 What is the Supreme Court’s stance on privacy? What is Pegasus? Why there is so… Continue reading Pegasus inquiry must reverse the ‘chilling effect’
The EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific
News: To cope with the rise of China and other Asian economies, the EU unveiled its strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific in 2016. In this backdrop, The Council of EU recently announced the initial policy conclusions. Read here: EU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy What does the EU strategy and policy say? The strategy aims to enhance… Continue reading The EU’s role in the Indo-Pacific
What is RBI’s stand on the use of cryptocurrency
News: RBI governor has raised his concern over the cryptocurrency investment in India. Contents1 How the RBI has responded to the crypto business so far?2 How many Indians invest in cryptos and whether the amount is taxed?3 What are the concerns associated with cryptocurrency?4 Source: This post is based on the article “What is RBI’s stand… Continue reading What is RBI’s stand on the use of cryptocurrency
A lost cause: On the Gadchiroli encounter and Maoists
News: At least 26 Naxals were killed recently in an encounter with the Maharashtra police in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. Must read: Left Wing Extremism in India – Explained, Pointwise About Gadchiroli district Gadchiroli is a largely forested and tribal-dominated district. The district is among Maharashtra’s poorest and “severely affected” by left-wing extremism. The present situation… Continue reading A lost cause: On the Gadchiroli encounter and Maoists
Manipur flashpoint: Its insurgency and a volatile border continue to impose a toll on security forces and local people
News: The ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy by Manipur insurgents in Churachandpur district killing five soldiers breaches the fragile calm prevailing in the border state. About the insurgency in Manipur Manipur insurgency has lost much steam from a decade or so ago, the state remains troubled by insurgent groups operating from Myanmar’s Chin state… Continue reading Manipur flashpoint: Its insurgency and a volatile border continue to impose a toll on security forces and local people
Striding back into the Afghan theatre
News: India hosted Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. The dialogue concluded with the Delhi Declaration. Must Read: Afghan tangle: No easy options for New Delhi, especially given broader threats posed by Beijing, Islamabad About Delhi Declaration Read here: Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration What are the challenges in India’s approach towards… Continue reading Striding back into the Afghan theatre
A routine matter or a punishment post?
News: Recently, the Supreme Court collegium recommended the transfer of the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court. It also recommended the transfer of the senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court to the Madras High Court. These transfers raise certain questions. What does the constitution say about the transfer… Continue reading A routine matter or a punishment post?
Shielding farm sector from climate change
News: Climatic anomalies affect agriculture directly. Hence, there is a need for effective strategy to protect agriculture from its ill effects. Changes in the intensity, frequency, and seasonality of climate patterns, extreme weather events, rainfall pattern and river flows etc. are likely to impact agriculture sector. How would climate change affect the farm sector? The… Continue reading Shielding farm sector from climate change
