News: Recently, the government introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to raise the age of marriage for women from 18 years to 21 years. Some Muslim MPs in Parliament have called the Bill an attack on personal laws because it proposes that it will override the personal laws of Muslims, Parsis, Hindus… Continue reading Muslim personal laws: Is it right to increase the age of marriage of women to 21?
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Worrying trends in nutrition indicators in NFHS-5 data
News: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data provides certain key data regarding the level of nutrition in the country. What are the findings of NFHS on nutrition? Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise What are the challenges associated with the NFHS data? Read here: The nine lives of India’s National Family Health Survey… Continue reading Worrying trends in nutrition indicators in NFHS-5 data
Merging Film and Media Units with NFDC – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Government has decided to merge four publicly-funded film and media units with National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). This is based on the recommendation of the Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting constituted Bimal Julka Committee. The committee was formulated to find ways to improve the quality and efficiency of… Continue reading Merging Film and Media Units with NFDC – Explained, pointwise
Don’t raise legal age of girls’ marriage to 21: Odisha body to parliamentary panel
What is the news? The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has urged the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Youth and Sports to consider not raising the legal age of marriage of girls to 21. It instead urged the Committee to keep 18 as the minimum legal age for both boys… Continue reading Don’t raise legal age of girls’ marriage to 21: Odisha body to parliamentary panel
[Kurukshetra December Summary] Rural Women: Key to New India’s Agrarian Revolution – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India is celebrating and commemorating the progressive 75 years of India after independence and promulgating the mission of warranting women as “Empowered women, Empowered Nation“. According to the 2011 Census, India is an agrarian economy, with about 54.6% of the total workforce engaged in agricultural and allied sector activities. Agriculture… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Rural Women: Key to New India’s Agrarian Revolution – Explained, pointwise
Income Criteria for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court raised questions about the basis on which Centre fixed the criteria and income limit for granting reservation to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In response, a three member-committee constituted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to examine the income criteria has submitted its report. The… Continue reading Income Criteria for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in India – Explained, pointwise
CSR and NGOs: Aiding in governance
News: Recently, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) refused the application for renewal of FCRA registration of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). Similar such instances impact the synergy between NGOs and Government. But, the research shows that it is the synergy of NGOs, Government and corporates is the way for development. Must read: Foreign Contribution… Continue reading CSR and NGOs: Aiding in governance
[Kurukshetra December Summary] Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills among Rural Youth – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Youth are the growth engine of any economy and India has the relative advantage of youth population with a share of 34.33 percent of the total population. As per India’s Census, the total youth population increased from 168 million in 1971 to 422 million in 2011. So, fostering Innovation and… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurial Skills among Rural Youth – Explained, pointwise
India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
News: India’s foreign policy in 2021 followed a style of openness and readiness to deal with friends and foes alike. From selective alignment, India moved to universal engagement, even to the extent of convening meetings with antagonists. About India’s foreign policy in 2021 Relations with the US and its allies: India took active engagements with… Continue reading India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
24th Financial Stability Report (FSR), December 2021 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the 24th Financial Stability Report (FSR). The report explains the robustness and vulnerabilities of the Indian financial system — especially the banking system — to the changes in the economy. The report also tells whether and to what extent will the banks… Continue reading 24th Financial Stability Report (FSR), December 2021 – Explained, pointwise
