Source: Times of India (Article 1, Article 2) Syllabus: GS – 2: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Synopsis: About the development of the Taliban 1.0 and Taliban 2.0 Introduction: Please read the following two articles for a better understanding. The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan… Continue reading New Delhi’s Af-Pak: Old friends versus old foes: Should India accept Taliban, betray Afghans or support resistance movements like Saleh’s?
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Govt to rationalise rates of health benefit packages under Ayushman Bharat
Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the news?2 About the scheme:3 What are the issues in the scheme:4 About the Government move:5 Benefits of the move: What is the news? In a move to encourage private hospitals to take part in Ayushman Bharat-Jan Arogya Yojana (JAY), the government is planning to rationalise the rates of… Continue reading Govt to rationalise rates of health benefit packages under Ayushman Bharat
Madras HC’s CBI reform ideas may be unpalatable to GoI. But change along similar lines is sorely needed
Source: Times of India Relevance: This article explains the issues surrounding the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Synopsis: The Madras High Court’s direction to reform CBI, is a reminder for the government to pursue reforms in the organization. Contents1 Introduction:2 About the case:3 Other issues with the CBI:4 About reforming CBI and the government decisions:5… Continue reading Madras HC’s CBI reform ideas may be unpalatable to GoI. But change along similar lines is sorely needed
The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Livemint and The Economic Times Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 How the situation is different from the 1990s?4 How did the US decision to withdraw impact it?5 How did the US decision to withdraw impact China?6 How do the old… Continue reading The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Return of Taliban has implications for India
Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 How did the US and USSR intervention in Afghanistan shaped India’s history?4 The policy of the Taliban at present:5 Challenges with Taliban in power:6 Suggestions for India6.1 Immediate initiatives6.2 Diplomatic initiatives6.3 Domestic initiatives Synopsis:… Continue reading Return of Taliban has implications for India
The big opportunity
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the advantages of the rising young population. Synopsis: A rising youth population in India can provide many benefits to India. Introduction: According to various international studies, the median age in India would be 28 years by 2022-23, in contrast to 37 in China and 45 in Western Europe.… Continue reading The big opportunity
Functioning of Parliament: Challenges and way forward – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives, click HERE ← Contents1 Introduction2 Monsoon session of Parliament3 Issues with the functioning of parliament4 Implications of reduced Parliament’s functions5 Significance of Parliamentary System in India6 Suggestions to improve the functioning of Parliament Introduction Over the years, the functioning of Parliament has declined, which is not a good sign for a… Continue reading Functioning of Parliament: Challenges and way forward – Explained, pointwise
As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences
Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent development in Afghanistan Synopsis: The Taliban have seized Kabul. Now, India should be a first responder in the current crisis for humanitarian and longer-term political reasons. Contents1 Introduction:2 Taliban rise to power again:3 Why the US mission failed?4 Outcomes… Continue reading As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences
Social Media regulations: Slanting posts
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the control of Social media data in India Synopsis: Social media platforms should have the same standards for the government and the Opposition Introduction Several Twitter handles, associated with the Congress and its leaders, including its former president Rahul Gandhi, were blocked by Twitter in the last few days,… Continue reading Social Media regulations: Slanting posts
Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the recent Supreme Court steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 About the case:4 Suggestions of Election Commission to avoid criminalisation of politics:5 Suggestions by the Supreme Court: Synopsis: While the Supreme Court issued steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. The legislature and political… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
