News: The NFHS data is a well-structured and unique one. Further, the findings of NFHS and the Census figure are no means comparable. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise About the NFHS Read here: What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What do the NFHS findings signify on the sex ratio? NFHS-5 results indicate… Continue reading Reading sex ratio trends in NFHS-5 data
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Age and marriage: On raising the age of marriage for women
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. The government has taken this decision based on the recommendations of the Committee headed by Jaya Jaitly. Must read: Raising the legal age of marriage for women –… Continue reading Age and marriage: On raising the age of marriage for women
For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
News: Recently, the Russian President visited India for 21st India – Russia Annual summit. Read more: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested Contents1 Talks about China during the visit2 What are the challenges in the holding RIC meeting?3 Why Russia’s role as… Continue reading For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
Soft power: Who does it help?
News: Nations export culture, ideology, and people to create soft power. They export because they have a competitive edge, superior education system, rich culture, superior political system, and military might. Read more: Hard knocks for soft power Contents1 What are the benefits of Soft power?2 About India’s soft power during ancient times3 About the soft… Continue reading Soft power: Who does it help?
Raising the legal age of marriage for women – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current minimum age of marriage for women?3 What are the reasons mentioned by the Jaya Jaitly committee to raise the legal age of marriage?4 What are the benefits of raising the legal age of marriage for women?5 What are the legislative challenges in raising the legal… Continue reading Raising the legal age of marriage for women – Explained, pointwise
Explained: What is the Sixth Schedule, and can Ladakh be included under it?
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the Sixth Schedule?3 Why does Ladakh want to be part of the Sixth Schedule?4 Why Ladakh’s inclusion into the 6th schedule is difficult?5 About the government decision to protect Ladakh What is the news? Recently, an MP from Ladakh demanded that the region be included in the Sixth… Continue reading Explained: What is the Sixth Schedule, and can Ladakh be included under it?
India-Bangladesh relations: Making Of Shonar Bangla
News: Bangladesh was the first new country to be created after World War II. Today (December 16, 2021) Bangladesh will achieve an important milestone – 50 years of independence. Must read: Recent developments in India-Bangladesh relations-Explained, pointwise Contents1 Why did East Pakistan demanded a separate country?2 About the status of India while liberating Bangladesh3 How… Continue reading India-Bangladesh relations: Making Of Shonar Bangla
Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Bustard order will hit green pledge, SC told
What is the news? Earlier, the Supreme Court asked the Center to put underground power transmission cables in vast areas of Rajasthan and Gujarat for the protection of endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB). But recently Centre has sought modification of the Supreme Court’s order. Must read: Govt plans to contest Supreme Court order on great… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard (GIB): Bustard order will hit green pledge, SC told
NDPS Act: a drafting error, its implications, and an amendment
News: Recently, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. Contents1 About the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill2 About the 2014 amendment3 What were the error and its outcome?4 What is the issue with the recent amendment bill?5 What are the other issues missed out by the… Continue reading NDPS Act: a drafting error, its implications, and an amendment
India-Germany Relations in Post-Merkel Era – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India-Germany relations3 What are the policies adopted during Angela Merkel’s term in Germany?4 What is the importance of India in the India-Germany Relations?5 How to strengthen India-Germany relations? Introduction Recently, Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as chancellor of Germany, ending the 16-year tenure of Angela Merkel. For… Continue reading India-Germany Relations in Post-Merkel Era – Explained, pointwise
