Source: Indian Express Relevance: Separation of power is a part of the basic structure of the constitution. It should be strictly adhered to. Synopsis: The pandemic era witnessed judicial intervention in the domain of executive and legislature, thereby undermined the separation of powers. Judges must realize that they are arbiters, not lawmakers, and should not… Continue reading Judges are arbiters, not lawmakers
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Our children need education. How much longer can schools remain shut?
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The pandemic resulted in school closures across the country. Children were then educated using the digital medium, however, it failed to generate positive outcomes like classroom learning. Therefore, the government should now focus on the gradual and cautious reopening of schools in the country. Background: Schools have remained closed since… Continue reading Our children need education. How much longer can schools remain shut?
Banker’s Trust: Has crony capitalism hijacked bad loan resolution?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Insolvency resolution is one of the parameters of promoting ease of doing business in India. Synopsis: Challenges associated with bad loan resolution in India. Background Kingfisher owed around Rs 9,000 crore to the banking system. Recently, the State Bank of India-led consortium received Rs 5,824.5 crore by selling shares of a… Continue reading Banker’s Trust: Has crony capitalism hijacked bad loan resolution?
Bangladesh boom fuels Indian exports
Source: Live mint Relevance: The article explains the benefits of Bangladesh’s economic growth for India. Synopsis: The rapid Economic growth of Bangladesh has many advantages for India. Background Bangladesh jumped four places to become India’s fifth-largest export destination in the year 2021. While India’s exports to many of its traditional markets shrank because of the… Continue reading Bangladesh boom fuels Indian exports
Tapping on the potential of the youth
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the challenges in reaping the benefit of demographic dividend. Synopsis: India needs to focus on safeguarding young people’s well-being because India’s welfare is dependent on them. Background: World Population Day is marked on July 11 every year to focus attention on the importance of population-related issues. It was… Continue reading Tapping on the potential of the youth
Will drones change the way we deliver medicines?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Using drones to solve logistical challenges related to medicine delivery. Synopsis: Vaccinating huge population of India is indeed a big challenge. Leveraging drone tech for medicine delivery will certainly help. Progress of the research and challenges involved. Contents1 Background2 Present situation3 BEAM Committee4 Approvals required5 Challenges6 Global examples7 Way forward Background Recently,… Continue reading Will drones change the way we deliver medicines?
COVID-19 vaccines: Too many hurdles, still
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Vaccination is the only way we can control the pandemic. Synopsis: The road to complete vaccination in India is riddled with various challenges. Where we are going wrong and what can be done! Contents1 Background2 Present situation3 Challenges with vaccination drive4 Suggestions/Measures Background Here is how things have gone so… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccines: Too many hurdles, still
In defence of India’s noisy democracy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article compares the much talked about Chinese authoritarian model with India’s democratic model of governance. Synopsis: Rather than looking into China’s authoritarian model, it is time to defend the noise of Indian democracy. Background China’s development over the last century has been impressive. Hundreds of millions have been lifted out… Continue reading In defence of India’s noisy democracy
Undead section
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article is an example of a non-implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment at ground level. Synopsis: The invalid Sec. 66A is often invoked out of ignorance and is used as a tool of harassment. What is the issue? Section 66A of the IT Act was struck down as unconstitutional six… Continue reading Undead section
Falling government school enrolment is alarming and it needs to be addressed soon
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Articles highlight the need for reforms in India’s education system. Synopsis: Need reforms on governance, performance management, and English instruction to strengthen public education in India. Background The proportion of India’s children attending a government school has now declined to 45 percent. Whereas this number is 85 percent in America, 90… Continue reading Falling government school enrolment is alarming and it needs to be addressed soon
