Synopsis: The US Afghan strategy to pull out the US troops without any settlement leaves the Taliban stronger. Introduction: In 2020, the Trump administration signed a deal with the Taliban to pull off US troops from Afghanistan. Following that, the current President Joe Biden upheld the agreement and agrees to pull off US troops.… Continue reading The US Afghan Strategy Fails to Control Taliban
Author: Durai
India’s vaccination strategy needs a course correction
Synopsis: India’s vaccination strategy lacks a few important steps and needs immediate action. Introduction: Recently the Drug Controller General of India formally approved another vaccine candidate(Sputnik V). This vaccine is approved under emergency use authorisation. India’s vaccination strategy: So far, India’s vaccination strategy relied almost entirely on Covishield. The other vaccine Covaxin so far has… Continue reading India’s vaccination strategy needs a course correction
Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill
Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy or MTP Amendment bill is a step forward in recognising the rights of women. But it is not a giant leap. Contents1 Introduction:2 Salient provisions of The MTP Act, 1971:3 Salient provisions of the MTP Amendment Bill:4 The problems in the MTP Amendment Bill:5 Suggestions to improve the MTP… Continue reading Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill
Increasing Importance of Indo-Pacific for EU
Synopsis: Europe is ready for a new Indo-Pacific relationship. The new EU and Indo-Pacific relationship are mutually beneficial. Further, the EU can aid the Indo-Pacific region to become globally competitive. Contents1 Introduction:2 The European involvement in the Indo-Pacific:3 Advantages for EU engaging with Indo-Pacific:4 Upcoming engagement of EU in Indo-Pacific: Introduction: When the global economy… Continue reading Increasing Importance of Indo-Pacific for EU
Ways to Restore Democracy in Myanmar
Synopsis: Myanmar’s military is unwilling to give power to the democratically elected government. It is time for the regional countries to put pressure to end the military rule in Myanmar. Contents1 Introduction: 2 India and Myanmar:3 Difference between past and present protests:4 Suggestions to bring back normalcy: Introduction: Myanmar celebrated its Armed Forces Day on March 27.… Continue reading Ways to Restore Democracy in Myanmar
Suggestions to Improve India-Pakistan Relations
Synopsis: India and Pakistan have to improve their engagement further if they want to improve bilateral ties. Introduction: India and Pakistan have improved their engagement in recent times. For example, India and Pakistan issued a joint statement to strictly observe all the agreements on a ceasefire along the LoC and other sectors Permanent Indus Commission meeting on the… Continue reading Suggestions to Improve India-Pakistan Relations
Forest Fires in India – An analysis.
Synopsis: Forest fires in India occurring more frequently. But India is facing challenges in controlling them. Contents1 Introduction:2 Prime hotspots of Forest Fires in India:3 Reason for Forest Fires in India:4 Man-Made causes for Forest Fires in India: Introduction: Most forest fires in India appeared between the April-May months. In recent years the forest fires… Continue reading Forest Fires in India – An analysis.
Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
Synopsis: The Right To Education Act evolved so much in the past. But there is still some arbitrariness in the RTE Act. Introduction: Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act or RTE Act is a horizontally enforceable Fundamental Right. That is, the Right is enforceable against the State and Individuals. But the Right To Education Act… Continue reading Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
Synopsis: Dairy cooperatives models adopted by India during Operation Flood improved women development in India Introduction: Women dairy farmers’ contribution to India’s white revolution is immense. That itself is a great reason for India to celebrate Women’s History Month in March. Contents0.1 What is the White revolution?0.2 Role of cooperatives in Operation Flood:0.3 Achievement of women… Continue reading White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
Issues of Vacancies in IIMs For Reserved Faculty Positions
Synopsis: There are larger vacancies in IIMs for reserved faculty positions from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Other Backward Classes communities. The unavailability of deserving candidates is one of the reasons for that. Contents1 Introduction:2 Does IIMs oppose equality?3 Then, why there are large no. of vacancies on reserved positions in IIMs?4 How the IIMs… Continue reading Issues of Vacancies in IIMs For Reserved Faculty Positions
