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Synopsis: Given the economic and military strength of China, QUAD needs to adopt a collaborative approach to handle the emerging threats. Contents1 Introduction2 What should the Quad counties do?3 How would the bubble of trust approach work?4 What should be done to improve Quad? Introduction Over the past few decades, asymmetric globalization favoured China. It… Continue reading A bubbles of Trust approach

Synopsis: The strict provisions of the SC/ST act are designed to protect the dignity of marginalized sections of society. But can a compromise be allowed under special circumstances? Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for special protection for SC/ST communities?3 Under what circumstances can the proceedings be quashed?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction… Continue reading Can quash SC/ST Act cases if ‘civil’ offence: Top Court

Synopsis: Greening of the poles must be a top priority for the upcoming COP26 meeting Contents1 Introduction2 What is the reason behind greening of polar ice?3 Why is Arctic region is getting warmer?4 What is the impact of greening?5 How is Antarctic region being impacted by greening of polar ice?6 What is the way forward?… Continue reading COP 26: Greening of polar ice should top agenda; here’s why

Synopsis: Information sharing could reform our bureaucracy and raise efficiency in infrastructure creation through use of Gati Shakti plan. Introduction Gati Shakti besides being a master plan for infrastructure creation, is also the solution to the problem of information-sharing between ministries and government departments at the Centre. It is a software element in the government’s… Continue reading Gati Shakti can spur behavioural changes for superior governance

Synopsis: The increasing arms race has forced India to not just prioritize economic growth but keep pace on evolving technology in the defence sphere. Contents1 Introduction2 What countries other than China are working on the development of Hypersonic technology?3 What is hypersonic technology and what are its characteristic features?4 How the ongoing rivalry between big… Continue reading 2021: A hypersonic space odyssey that we must brace for

Synopsis: While low-productivity services will continue to employ the majority of the country’s workforce, there is no clear-cut policy path to improve the productivity of workers in these sectors. Introduction It is known that productivity is the key to economic prosperity. But the policy solutions needed to raise the productivity of service workers remains one… Continue reading India’s productivity challenge is especially steep in-service sectors

Synopsis: The new land border law of China has its ramifications for India and therefore steps are needed to be taken by India. Contents1 Introduction2 What led to the formation of this law?3 What are the implications for India?4 What steps should be taken by India? Introduction People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) passed a new… Continue reading China’s Border Law: The Why, What & What Next

Synopsis: Implementing UN resolution on cannabis can help sort out some issues and has its own benefits. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the laws and rules regarding drugs in India?3 What are some issues with present laws?4 What are the reforms needed?5 What are the benefits of legalizing cannabis use? Introduction The recent zeal of the… Continue reading Heady reform: On cannabis use

Synopsis: Address regulatory gaps for digital gold. Contents1 What is the issue?2 What is Digital Gold?3 Why SEBI should reconsider its decision on digital gold?4 What are the concerns related to Digital gold?5 What is the way forward? What is the issue? Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an advisory, forbidding… Continue reading Clear regulations: On digital gold