Synopsis: Given the worsening situation of global hunger, ensuring food security is the need of the hour. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for this summit?3 How does the summit help?4 How has India contributed to the summit?5 How is India helping the developing world?6 What should be the way forward for ensuring equity and… Continue reading Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
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A Quad alliance for emerging technology
Synopsis: To counter China’s influence, Quad announced their collaboration in the technology sector. Introduction Recently Quad Summit was held. Under this summit, a separate statement on “Quad Principles on Technology, Design, Development, Governance and Use” has been issued which is independent of the main statement. This signifies the focus of Quad countries on technology. What were… Continue reading A Quad alliance for emerging technology
NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
Synopsis: A consensus on the Nord Stream 2 could benefit Germany, Russia and Ukraine, but many hurdles remain. Introduction A 1224 km, underwater Nord Stream Pipeline 2 running from Germany to Russia across Baltic Sea has been completed recently despite controversies. It provides the shortest, economical and environment friendly route to double Russia’s gas export… Continue reading NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Synopsis: Experts have stated that though ABDM is a step in the right direction, India needs a commensurate push towards establishing a robust infrastructure that’ll be required for its success. What are some issues with the pilot? Public health experts are not very confident about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as… Continue reading Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Recognising Gandhi the philosopher
Synopsis: Philosophical dimensions of Gandhi are often ignored. It is time to pay attention to his ethics-led philosophical way of life. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the philosophical dimensions?3 Why Gandhi’s philosophical aspect was ignored?4 What was Gandhi’s philosophy? Introduction Often, Gandhi is portrayed as a political leader. His philosophical contributions are often ignored. But much… Continue reading Recognising Gandhi the philosopher
Ordnance factories’ moment in history
Synopsis: Corporatization of OFB is the first step towards reforming it. India need to do much more. Contents1 Introduction2 How was the OFB corporatized? 3 What is the OFB corporatization plan?4 What are the issues with OFB?5 What can be done? Introduction Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) which started during the British era has ceased to exist… Continue reading Ordnance factories’ moment in history
Why new rule allowing recycled plastic in food packaging raises concerns
Synopsis: The new directive by Union environment ministry overrides 2016 rules that did not permit carry bags made of recycled plastic for food items. Contents1 Introduction2 What the concern w.r.t the Plastic Waste Management (Second Amendment) Rules, 2021?3 Why using recycled Plastics in Food packaging is a problem?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently,… Continue reading Why new rule allowing recycled plastic in food packaging raises concerns
Staggered pricing: On cane pricing
Synopsis: The Government should avoid populist measures in cane pricing. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the other key suggestions given by CACP?3 Why is CACP favouring a staggered payment mechanism?4 How the proposed measures affect the interests of both the cane growers and the sugar industry?5 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, Commission for Agricultural… Continue reading Staggered pricing: On cane pricing
Growing locally: On significance of GI tags
Synopsis: Geographical Indications tag is an opportunity for India to redefine the future of work using automation, technology and artificial intelligence while simultaneously enhancing and adorning the country’s talented local work force. Contents1 Introduction2 Why GI tag is significant?3 How Geographical Indications can benefit India?4 What are some existing challenges?5 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Growing locally: On significance of GI tags
Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
Synopsis: Floods have begun to affect an increasing area of India with rising intensity and frequency. Urban infrastructure is under severe pressure, and it’s unclear if we are prepared for worse. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the causes of floods?3 What is the impact of the floods?4 What are the associated issues? Introduction Incidents of floods… Continue reading Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
