Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains the challenges associated with a shrinking population. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Challenges with the shrinking population:4 A shrinking population and the example of Japan:5 Challenges in increasing the population: Synopsis: A shrinking population is a bigger worry than a heavy welfare burden Introduction: The US population was shrinking. From the fertility rate… Continue reading Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
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What India’s labour force survey actually says about employment
Sources: Livemint, The Indian Express and The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent PLFS survey and associated issues Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Key findings of the Quarterly Bulletin of PLFS:4 About the significance of the recent PLFS:5 Reason for high jobs during low economic activity:6 Challenges exposed by the PLFS7 Conclusion: Synopsis: The Periodic Labour Force… Continue reading What India’s labour force survey actually says about employment
Criminalising welfare issues
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains why the government should avoid criminalising welfare measures Synopsis: Before the legislature adopts coercive legal measures, a welfare response should be considered Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court turned down a petition to restrain begging at traffic lights, markets, and public places in light of the precautionary measures for the… Continue reading Criminalising welfare issues
Steps to sustain the big success that our DBT Mission has been
Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains DBT Mission’s achievement, challenges and solutions. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 How DBT Mission improved the government’s welfare transfers?4 Challenges faced by the DBT Mission:5 Suggestions to improve the DBT Mission: Synopsis: It is not much discussed, but the success of the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) Mission is indisputable. Introduction: Over the… Continue reading Steps to sustain the big success that our DBT Mission has been
SC order to raze Khori Gaon is a jarring example of coercive environmentalism
Source: The Indian Express Synopsis: This is a return to an era of green imperialism, wherein forests around the country are routinely handed over for capitalist profiteering while the landless poor are displaced in the name of restoring ecologies. Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has refused to stop the demolition of over 10,000… Continue reading SC order to raze Khori Gaon is a jarring example of coercive environmentalism
Walking NEP talk
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the various challenges present before the National Education Policy Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Challenges with the National Education Policy:4 Terms to know: Synopsis: A year later, the national education policy remains a guide to the future, but there are challenges. Introduction: It’s been a year since the National… Continue reading Walking NEP talk
The benefits of breastfeeding
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the various advantages associated with breastfeeding and suggestions to improve it. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Breastfeeding timeline:4 Advantages of breastfeeding:5 Initiatives to promote breastfeeding6 Steps to improve breastfeeding in India: Synopsis: The promotion of breastfeeding should be a continuous process, not an event restricted to a week. Introduction: UNICEF… Continue reading The benefits of breastfeeding
Long overdue
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the evolution of All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Evolution of AIQ Scheme:4 About the recent decision to provide reservation: Synopsis: OBC reservation in All India Quota medical seats puts an end to a discriminatory policy. Introduction Recently, the Centre decided to extend its… Continue reading Long overdue
Visualising the Himalaya with other coordinates
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The countries in the Himalayas has to look beyond geopolitics and security to protect the interest of humanity Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Creation of a national Himalayas:4 Suggestions to work on the entire Himalayas: Synopsis: Looking at the Himalayas only through the prism of geopolitics and security concerns ignores its other crucial frameworks. Introduction:… Continue reading Visualising the Himalaya with other coordinates
Significance of climate resilience for India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is Climate resilience?3 Why does India need to focus on Climate resilience?4 Climate change and its impact on India5 Few examples of extreme climatic events occurred in India this year6 Suggestions to become climate resilient Introduction Climate change is altering the nature of each and every country. It’s like a pandemic, it… Continue reading Significance of climate resilience for India – Explained, pointwise
