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India’s counter-coercive strategy against China

Synopsis: India has done quite well in countering Chinese moves in eastern Ladakh with its coercive strategy.  Introduction  There is an opportunity for middle powers like India to redefine their position in the world order as decline and rise of Chinese and American powers continue.   Alexander L. George, an American political scientist, is best known for his work on coercive diplomacy. The… Continue reading India’s counter-coercive strategy against China

Issues in wages Against Housework and Alternatives to it

Synopsis- It is important to recognise the value of unpaid domestic work. However, creating value isn’t always about fair remuneration. A salary to women for domestic work will institutionalise the idea of men as ‘providers.   Introduction– Recently, Kamal Hasan’s party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, promised salaries to housewives as a part of its electoral campaign in Tamil Nadu. Shashi Tharoor also… Continue reading Issues in wages Against Housework and Alternatives to it

Flawed understanding of triple talaq law is leading to its misuse

Synopsis– Faulty understanding of the triple talaq law i.e., Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act of 2019, as well as the Islamic law on divorce is leading to misuse of the act.  Introduction-  In the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act of 2019, a Supreme Court Bench led by Justice D Y Chandrachud observed that mother-in-law of the second respondent… Continue reading Flawed understanding of triple talaq law is leading to its misuse

E aushadhi

The Ministry of AYUSH has launched the e-AUSHADHI portal. The portal name-E-AUSHADHI is the acronym of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy Automated Drug Help Initiative. The portal provides for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related matters. It seeks to promote increased transparency, improved information management facility, improved data usability and… Continue reading E aushadhi

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Centralized File Movement and Tracking Information System(CFMS)

News:Haryana Government has devised a scheme named Run through files  mechanism to clear files quickly. Facts: This mechanism was formulated so that government matters don’t get delayed owing to conflicting hierarchical and departmental priorities. About the scheme: The scheme aims to ensure that important government matters don’t get delayed owing to conflicting hierarchical and departmental… Continue reading Centralized File Movement and Tracking Information System(CFMS)

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E dharti

News: Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister has launched the ‘e-Dharti Geo Portal’. Facts: e-Dharti Geo Portal: It aims to integrate legacy drawings such as maps and lease plans in the management information system and make it geographic information system (GIS)-enabled. The portal will also provide the service of Property Certificate by the Land & Development Office(L&DO)… Continue reading E dharti

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MIS Portal Under Accessible India Campaign

News:Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities(DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has developed a Management Information System(MIS) for stakeholders of Accessible India Campaign (AIC). Facts: About MIS Portal: The MIS portal will bring all the nodal ministries and States/UTs on a single platform for monitoring the progress being made against each target… Continue reading MIS Portal Under Accessible India Campaign

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 11th January, 2021

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 2 Central Vista, executive’s caprice, and rule of law The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive Relax detention norms to prevent drop-outs, says govt.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 11th January, 2021

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