Source: The Hindu Synopsis Moves in J&K have been under scrutiny, especially after scrapping article 370. Under such times comes the directive pertaining to jobs and security clearances in J&K. Contents1 Government Directives for Job in J&K 2 What is the Government’s view? 3 Challenges due to this directive 4 Way forward Government Directives for Job in J&K … Continue reading Circumscription
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How technology is Enabling smart farming?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Applications of technology in agriculture sector Synopsis: Millions of farmers in India, who often rely on luck or favorable weather for a decent harvest, could be benefitted with access to better technologies which are affordable. Role of Technology in agriculture Crop and Soil Monitoring – using censors or Internet of Things, for… Continue reading How technology is Enabling smart farming?
Why liberalism is withering on the vine
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Assumption made by two theories:4 Why did the two theories fail to attain liberalism?5 Suggestions: Synopsis: Liberal ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity cannot be optimised, except in small communities. Background: Liberalism is associated with mainly two popular theories. The first one is given by Adam Smith and focuses… Continue reading Why liberalism is withering on the vine
Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent horizontal reservation policy of the Bihar government and its advantages. Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction3 What is the vertical and horizontal reservation?4 Why horizontal reservation of women has to be adopted?5 Other such role model initiatives by the Bihar government: Synopsis The Bihar government’s horizontal reservation for women should… Continue reading Providing horizontal quota: the Bihar way
‘Improve social security for workers’
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article analyzes the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour report on the impact of the pandemic on rising unemployment. Contents1 Synopsis2 About the News3 Key findings of the Committee:4 Issues mentioned by the committee:5 Suggestions of the report: Synopsis The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour highlighted many issues and provided suggestions for… Continue reading ‘Improve social security for workers’
Getting back in business in the Indo-Pacific
Source: The Hindu Relevance: A visible shift in the USA’s Asian foreign policy towards the Indo-Pacific region will be very important for India. Synopsis: Recent visits of the top US officials to various Asian nations indicate that the USA is trying to shift its foreign policy focus away from Afghanistan & Iraq to maritime Asia… Continue reading Getting back in business in the Indo-Pacific
Building sites could be fined, shut under new dust rules
Source: Times of India Relevance: Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in India. Controlling pollution in Delhi will result in less pollution in surrounding regions as well. Synopsis: All new large construction sites in Delhi may soon have to install at least three real-time air quality monitoring stations and adhere to strict dust… Continue reading Building sites could be fined, shut under new dust rules
Global food systems are not thinking about women. A UN report calls for action
Source: Down to earth Synopsis: A recent ‘Action Track’ report of the United Nations has highlighted the vulnerability of women in obtaining equitable access to food. It calls for altering the unequal power structures for more inclusive decision-making in the society that would ensure better accessibility of food by women. Contents1 Introduction2 Evidence of inequitable… Continue reading Global food systems are not thinking about women. A UN report calls for action
A rupee wish for India@100
Source: Indian Express Relevance: An ambitious goal for India’s 100th year of Independence in 2047. Synopsis: Prosperity is possible and best accomplished by the goal of making the rupee a global reserve currency by 2047. Conditions are opportune. An analysis. Contents1 Characteristics of Reserve currency2 Current situation3 Positive Global environment4 What needs to be done?5… Continue reading A rupee wish for India@100
Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains the challenges associated with a shrinking population. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Challenges with the shrinking population:4 A shrinking population and the example of Japan:5 Challenges in increasing the population: Synopsis: A shrinking population is a bigger worry than a heavy welfare burden Introduction: The US population was shrinking. From the fertility rate… Continue reading Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
