Relevance: India’s engagement with Taliban and Pakistan, and political parties Kashmir valley will stabilize its western front. Synopsis: Hijack of IC-814 flight by Taliban made India look West. Now, in the light of US withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, India is again trying to reshape its strategic outlook towards Western region. Why is India engaging with Taliban? India is talking to the Taliban because the… Continue reading Thaw on the western front
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New Globalization would yield mixed results for India
Synopsis: The old globalization was essentially good for India. The new globalization could be a mix of good and bad news. Contents1 Background: 2 Trends in Traditional elements of Globalization: 3 Impact of changing traditional trends on India: 4 New Globalization: 5 Way Ahead: Background: Some of the traditional forms of globalization (the free movement of goods, money, people, etc)… Continue reading New Globalization would yield mixed results for India
Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals
Context: The decision of Uttarakhand government to allow all year opening of two tiger reserves for tourist has been criticized by many experts. They believe that the move will disturb the ecological balance of the forest. Background: Uttarakhand forest minister announced that the state’s two Tiger Reserves — Corbett and Rajaji — would now remain open for tourism. The… Continue reading Periodic shutting of national parks is beneficial for animals
Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Background: 3 Mandatory Orders issued by State Governments: 4 Verdicts over Mandatory Vaccination: 5 Way Forward: Synopsis: Vaccination is a prerequisite for tackling the Pandemic. However, mandatory vaccination interferes with a person’s right to integrity and his/her personal choice. Therefore, focus should be placed on using persuasive techniques rather than coercing the masses for vaccination. Background: The easing of second… Continue reading Issues with Mandatory Vaccination
Vaccination for Pregnant Women
Synopsis: There is need for urgent vaccination for mother’s to-be to minimise the impact of the coronavirus infection. Contents1 Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? 2 Measures need to be taken to protect mother-to-be: 3 Best practice: 4 Way forward: Why there is need to vaccinate mother-to-be? Firstly, India’s demographic dividend is largely dependent on its high… Continue reading Vaccination for Pregnant Women
New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Relevance: Development of Jammu and Kashmir is essential for Internal security and ensuring smooth functioning of the Federalism. Context: For the first time since the state after abrogation of article 370, the Central government initiated political engagement with the leaders of Jammu and Kashmir. Contents1 Key outcomes of the meeting: 2 What are the challenges in development of Jammu and Kashmir? 3 What are the present… Continue reading New Political engagements preparing the ground for a ‘Naya J&K’
Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Relevance: Few key points related to CoWIN platform Synopsis: India’s online vaccination platform CoWin has come a long way. With the return to centralized vaccine procurement beginning 21 June, the government is constantly fine-tuning the platform for the mass adult immunization drive. Key points: Addressing the rural-urban divide: About 53% of vaccine doses given in the country are in rural India,… Continue reading Need to work with country on vax passport | CoWin platform is an inclusive system
Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
Relevance: The amendments aim to improve skill development and provide flexibility of companies in India What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development is likely to amend the Apprenticeship Act in the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Amendment will expand the scope of the act and allow companies to hire more apprentices, by providing them flexibility. Contents1 What is Apprenticeship? 2… Continue reading Govt to amend Apprenticeship Act in monsoon session to boost hiring
Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
Relevance: Inefficient discoms have been a critical problem for India’s power sector since long. Synopsis: Smart meters have the power to improve the revenue recovery rate of discoms and ensure better electricity services to the consumer. But such outcomes can be expected only if our roll-out program are executed well and not in haste. Background: Announced in Union Budget 2020 –21, smart… Continue reading Smart Metering Program shouldn’t be implemented in Haste
23 states at additional Covid risk due to Biomedical waste
Relevance: Prior to pandemic itself, India’s biomedical waste management capacity was already limited. With the advent of pandemic, biomedical waste generation has increased manifold. What is the News? A study was conducted by the International Institute for Population Science (IIPS) to determine the Covid risk due to increase in Biomedical Waste. What is Biomedical Waste? Biomedical Waste means any waste… Continue reading 23 states at additional Covid risk due to Biomedical waste
