What is the News? India aims to achieve United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal-5, which focuses on women empowerment and gender equality, by 2030. To measure the progress of women’s rights in the country, National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 provides data regarding the position of women for 2019-21 on a few key indicators. Must read: NFHS-5… Continue reading What does NFHS-5 data tell us about state of women empowerment in India
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Asia faces many regional security threats
News: In Asia today, the economy is global, politics are local, and security is local, regional and transnational. Asia is now the epicentre of security risks. More worrying is the international and regional system’s inability to address these issues. What are the present regional security threats in Asia? The region is facing 1. Intensified Sino-American… Continue reading Asia faces many regional security threats
[Yojana December Summary] Direct-to-Consumer Model – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Before the advent of large modern economies and consequently, globalisation, individuals around the world preferred buying locally (and directly), and in fact, that was the only channel of economic activity known to man. This activity was characterized by low development status of transportation and communication platforms. However, the ‘Direct to… Continue reading [Yojana December Summary] Direct-to-Consumer Model – Explained, pointwise
The efficiency myth of Aadhaar linking
News: Recently, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. One of the key provisions of the Bill is linking Aadhaar with the electoral rolls. Cash transfers in many welfare programmes, such as payment of MGNREGA wages, are done using the Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS). Read more: Linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls… Continue reading The efficiency myth of Aadhaar linking
Medical postgraduates: Omicron’s Here, Doctors Aren’t
News: Omicron is spreading faster than any virus in history. Latest reports from the UK show that patients with Omicron are 50-70% less likely to be admitted to hospital for treatment. However, observations in Europe and the US show that this milder virus could still put pressure on hospitals because of the speed of spread,… Continue reading Medical postgraduates: Omicron’s Here, Doctors Aren’t
Judiciary is Indian democracy’s only flicker of hope
News: Even when other powerful institutions appear to be faltering and floundering, people continue to have faith in the judiciary as the last post of justice. But two issues that need immediate attention in Judiciary. These are 1. Lack of diversity, 2. The secrecy around the appointment of judges. Must read: The Collegium System – Explained… Continue reading Judiciary is Indian democracy’s only flicker of hope
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and NGOs – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) refused the application for renewal of FCRA registration of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). MoC was established in 1950 by Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa. Last year, during the pandemic, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 was amended to put fresh restrictions on both… Continue reading Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and NGOs – Explained, pointwise
Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
News: Recently, the Centre’s decided to constitute a panel to consider withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland. The panel will be headed by the Additional Secretary (Northeast) from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The AFSPA panel has to submit a report in 45 days. Earlier, the Nagaland Assembly passed… Continue reading Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in India- Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the State of India’s Livelihood (SOIL) Report 2021 has been released by Access Development Services, a national livelihoods support organisation. The report analysed Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) registered under The Companies Act, 2013. FPOs make up a large majority of the organisations started in recent years. The aggregation of… Continue reading Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in India- Explained, pointwise
How PMO letter to EC challenged institutional balance
News: Earlier, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism. This letter created debates regarding India’s institutional structure and its traditions and conventions. The recent press communiqué of the Law Ministry offer certain logical conclusions and clarifications. Must read: Functioning of the Election Commission… Continue reading How PMO letter to EC challenged institutional balance
