Author: Kunal Khureja

Source: Live mint  Relevance: This article highlights the importance and effectiveness of behavioral interventions to bring about social change. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Reducing the intensity of waves:4 About Nudge Theory: Synopsis: Well-designed behavioral interventions that guide people to make safe choices could potentially help India in the fight against pandemic. The use of nudge theory… Continue reading Ideas drawn from nudge theory could weaken a third covid wave

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: India’s criminal handling system should be aligned to catch fugitives within the country. Because once they leave the country, it becomes difficult to bring them back. Synopsis: In the absence of a coordinated database, criminals can go undetected. Hence, robust tracking of fugitives demands the creation of a nationwide database of… Continue reading Tracking fugitives everywhere

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/confronting-xi-india-should-engage-both-the-dalai-lama-and-taiwan/  Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Dismal state of India- China relations in recent times:4 Lesson for India:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: China has adopted a confrontational attitude against India as seen from last year’s unilateral aggression in the Galwan Valley region of Eastern Ladakh. In this scenario, India needs to recalibrate its China strategy and engage… Continue reading Confronting Xi: India should engage both the Dalai Lama and Taiwan

Source: The Hindu Relevance: In the wake of the pandemic-induced migrant crisis, many developments took place. It is important to keep a track of all such important developments. Synopsis: The guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court are welcome, but they require robust systems. The bulk of guidelines seems declaratory rather than mandatory which warrants… Continue reading A long road for migrant workers

Source: The Hindu Synopsis: India touches a demographic milestone this World Population Day, wherein half of its population is below 29 years of age. However, a prudent realisation of this demographic dividend is possible only when every citizen (especially women) enjoys a robust degree of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This enjoyment in… Continue reading Challenging negative social norms

Source: Business Standard    Relevance: The old idea that direct taxes are “progressive needs a relook as all ideas and principles should be implemented as per a country’s requirements. Synopsis: The principle of focusing on direct taxes is worth questioning in the current era. This is an example of the mindless application of “universal” principles… Continue reading Shibboleths of the ‘ideal’ tax system

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: Mental health-related issues have become a major aspect of the health care structure in India. Reading all aspects linked to it are important from an exam point of view. Synopsis: Persons with mental health conditions need a responsive care system that inspires hope and participation, without which their lives are empty.… Continue reading Seeking a paradigm shift in mental health care

Source: The Hindu Relevance: After the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese forces, keeping an eye on the Chinese movement becomes very important. Synopsis: China is upgrading defence infrastructure in the Tibetan plateau to nullify the disadvantages that its airpower has in comparison to the Indian airpower. This would afford them a layered air defence… Continue reading Unpacking China’s game plan

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: The article analysis the idea of an All India Judicial Service through various judgments and recommendations of committees.  Synopsis: The idea of an All India Judicial Service (AIJS) is surrounded by impairment of federal powers, language barriers, and debatable efficacy in addressing pendency. Thus, a cautious analysis needs to be done… Continue reading Will a national judiciary work?