Source: Down To Earth Relevance: The success of Gene Pool Garden highlights the need for Participatory forest management. Introduction: The Gene Pool Garden was established in 1989 under the Hill Area Development Programme at the Gudalur forest division in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. About the Gene pool garden: It is located in the Western Ghats,… Continue reading Gudalur’s Gene Pool Garden is an example of participatory forest management
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The direction that the NCF needs to take
Source: The Hindu Relevance: National Curriculum Framework has to include democratic principles. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the National Curriculum Framework:3 Advantages of NCF:4 What are the challenges with the NCF? Synopsis: Shaping a National Curriculum Framework using only the National Education Policy will be shortsighted. About the National Curriculum Framework: The National Council of Educational Research and… Continue reading The direction that the NCF needs to take
Bringing skills and education closer
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Skill development and education need to be integrated to provide better results. Contents1 Synopsis:2 The situation of skill development in India:3 The link between education and skill development:4 Advantages of integrating education with skill development:5 The impact of the pandemic on skill development and education:6 Suggestions: Synopsis: Skill development is a multi-dimensional… Continue reading Bringing skills and education closer
China-led South Asian Initiative
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understanding China’s strategy in undermining India’s role in South Asia Synopsis: China-led South Asian initiative feels like yet another attempt by China to create a parallel bloc in South Asia to counter India. Contents1 Background2 About China-led South Asian initiative3 Issues/Concerns4 India’s stand Background Bangladesh has said that India too can… Continue reading China-led South Asian Initiative
How Open Network for Digital Commerce could disrupt India’s e-commerce space?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Important for understanding the impact of ONDC on India’s ecommerce sector. Synopsis: Dominated by a few players, ecommerce presents a legitimate case for intervention. But government should proceed with caution as it comes with risks. Contents1 Background2 Why government’s move is justified?3 Designing a system4 How to encourage adoption?5 Way forward… Continue reading How Open Network for Digital Commerce could disrupt India’s e-commerce space?
We should be thankful for the economy’s liberation
Source: Live Mint, Live Mint, Live Mint Relevance – This article analyzes the performance of economic liberalization. Synopsis: Economic liberalisation of 1991 is viewed with Skepticism. However, we should be thankful for P.V. Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh for liberating the economy from the dead hand of bureaucratic control. India Before Liberalization: The important sectors… Continue reading We should be thankful for the economy’s liberation
The laws for surveillance in India, and the concerns over privacy
Source: Indian Express , Indian express Synopsis: The recent Pegasus attack has raised questions over the degree of protection awarded to an individual’s privacy. Relevance – Article highlights laws governing surveillance in India. Contents1 Background:2 Why is the Pegasus attack a concerning issue?3 Telegraph Act, 1885:4 Information Technology Act, 2000:5 Way Ahead: Background: According to the… Continue reading The laws for surveillance in India, and the concerns over privacy
Federalism and cooperatives
Source1: Business Standard ; Source 2: The Hindu Synopsis: SC verdict has brought clarity in the regulation of co-operatives. Also, it has firmly stated that Reforms in the cooperative sector should not be at the cost of federal principles. Contents1 Background2 The 97th Constitution Amendment & Part IX(B)3 Why the Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011… Continue reading Federalism and cooperatives
India must directly engage with Taliban 2.0
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India’s future Afghan policy in the light of American exit from Afghanistan. Synopsis: India must reset its Afghan policy. Engagement with Taliban is a reality which cannot be ignored. Contents1 Background2 What should India do?3 Evolution India’s Taliban policy4 Rationale behind indirect talks5 Why India should engage the Taliban directly?6 Way… Continue reading India must directly engage with Taliban 2.0
Power hurdles: Consumers need to wait before they can choose supplier
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Challenges ahead of draft Electricity Bill, 2021. Synopsis: The latest amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003 seek to abolish the power distribution license. Further, it will allow any company to supply electricity in an area. However, these amendments might not be enough to remove existing obstacles in the power sector. Background: The… Continue reading Power hurdles: Consumers need to wait before they can choose supplier
