Author: Kunal Khureja

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: African region is full of untapped opportunities. China has made a strong base in the region. India can also make use of this opportunity. Synopsis: The African continent presents an opportunity for enhancing India- Africa ties in the domain of agriculture. India should proactively provide funds and other resources to unleash… Continue reading Crafting a unique partnership with Africa

Source: Business Standard  Relevance: The insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) is an important mechanism to protect the economy from NPA and failed businesses. Any issue in this mechanism will act as a big hurdle in the economic development of the country. Synopsis: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) allows for a system of haircuts and… Continue reading Haircuts and Settlements

Source: Indian Express   Relevance: This article depicts the main reasons behind increasing vaccine nationalism. Synopsis: The current world order operates under the principle of national sovereignty and national interest, as witnessed by emerging vaccine nationalism during the pandemic. Nonetheless, a better world can be created if the international order is redesigned around the concept… Continue reading World without narrow domestic walls

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: This article depicts the harmful impacts of rapid development of transportation system in India. Synopsis: The light rail project of Kerala government connecting Thirunvananthapuram and Kasargod would inflict severe environmental damage in the state. The government should look for alternative options like a sea ferry that can ensure seamless transportation and… Continue reading The heavy footprint of a light rail

Source: The Hindu Synopsis: The Salwa Judum judgment was delivered 10 years ago, but it has not been effectively implemented by the government. The tribals are still facing many hardships and there has been no prosecution of security forces for human rights violations. Background: The Supreme Court (SC) delivered a historic judgment on 5th July… Continue reading How Chhattisgarh has stalled a historic judgment

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: Policies of Western countries are becoming redundant. India should tilt its policies in favor of the global south. Synopsis: India should adopt an independent foreign policy and champion the concerns of the global south instead of assimilating in the agenda of the US and other Western powers. Contents1 Background:2 Reason behind… Continue reading India should stand with developing countries

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: Synopsis: The UDISE+ shows that many schools have fallen through the net, and they need urgent help to get connected. In this regard, the Centre must take proactive steps to provide internet facilities as an essential service in every school of our country. Background: The 2019-20 data of the Unified District… Continue reading Net Loss

Source: Business Standard   Relevance: The issue justifies a case of modernization of the military by itself. Synopsis: The threat of a two-front war creates an urgent situation to modernize the military which requires enhancement of the defence budget. The additional revenue can be generated by levying a military modernization cess, leasing military lands, or… Continue reading Military should fund its own modernisation

Source: Indian Express   Relevance: Dowry practice is still prevalent in Indian Society, despite taking different measures. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Challenges in Tackling Dowry:4 Multipronged Approach to tackle dowry:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Country needs a multipronged approach to tackle the inhuman practice of dowry. Mere enactment of a legislative framework or enhancement of literacy levels… Continue reading Why a grassroots mass movement is necessary to fight dowry