News: Corona’s situation is coming to normalize following the deadly second wave in India. But the coming of the new Omicron variant poses a threat to progress made in the Covid fight. What is the present situation amidst the corona pandemic in India? The number of corona cases is declining in India even the rise has… Continue reading What the Omicron variant means for India
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An Indian model that’s better than China’s
News: The National Family Health Survey 5 indicates that India has defused the population bomb without adopting any extreme measures like the One Child policy. Also read: Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings What does the variation of status in TFR indicate? According to NFHS 5, India’s Total Fertility Rate or the average number… Continue reading An Indian model that’s better than China’s
Questionable criterion: On EWS quota income limit
News: Recently, the Supreme Court raised questions about the basis on which Centre fixed income limit and criteria for granting reservation to Economic Weaker Section (EWS). Read more: The new 10% quota, its implications, and more What was the SC case all about? In an ongoing case, the bench is considering the validity of the 27% quota… Continue reading Questionable criterion: On EWS quota income limit
The development turnaround in Nepal and Bangladesh is an inspiring story for South Asia
News: The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution to include Bangladesh, Nepal and Laos in the list of developing countries from the category of the least developed countries. What are the criteria to qualify in the developing countries’ category? Countries must meet at least two of the below criteria in order to… Continue reading The development turnaround in Nepal and Bangladesh is an inspiring story for South Asia
The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
News: According to the latest round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS 2019-21), India has 1,020 females per 1,000 males. Must Read: Union Health Ministry releases NFHS-5 Phase II Findings What are the concerns associated with the NFHS data? 1. Near-double rate of rising in the population of women against that of men in the last… Continue reading The implications of a skewed sex ratio for India
Yes, there are two Indias, and they are not getting any closer together
News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Read more: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise Why it is called two India? There is a stark contrast of development that exist between better performing Indian states and less performing Indian states. The fifth National Family Health… Continue reading Yes, there are two Indias, and they are not getting any closer together
The dreaded rainforest shift
News: A study was conducted in which vertical profiling measurements of the air above the Amazon rainforest was done over a period of nearly one decade. The study shows that major portions of the Amazon rainforest have shifted from a carbon sink to a carbon source. Recent deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest- up 22% in… Continue reading The dreaded rainforest shift
Is crypto mania more a symptom than a cause?
News: Instead of rooting for its ban, we must try to decipher the reasons behind popularity of Cryptocurrencies and why they appear so attractive an asset for investors. What are the reasons behind fascination and attraction around Cryptocurrencies? – They are a fascinating technological innovation. Part of their initial attraction was that they promised a… Continue reading Is crypto mania more a symptom than a cause?
Indian agriculture needs a Verghese Kurien
News: 26th Nov, 2021 was Kurien’s 100th birth anniversary What is the legacy of Verghese Kurien? Architect of a rural revolution: He transformed the lives of millions of farmers in Gujarat. Poverty alleviation and social transformation was central to his idea of Co-operative model. Professional integrity: There were many who saw him as an outsider… Continue reading Indian agriculture needs a Verghese Kurien
Obesity is a social problem. Addressing it requires access to healthy food, not restrictions
News: The council in the most obese area in Lancashire is planning to place restrictions on takeaway food to control the health menace. There is also talk of encouraging exercise and addressing mental health issues Restricting fast-food isn’t a bad idea, particularly for young people, amongst whom research indicates it is both a consequence of… Continue reading Obesity is a social problem. Addressing it requires access to healthy food, not restrictions
