Synopsis: India registers a high number of gestational diabetes cases, which are bound to increase in the future. This coupled with low awareness and poor testing potential calls for immediate action. Contents1 Background:2 About Gestational Diabetes:3 Impact of Gestational Diabetes:4 Challenges in Managing Gestational Diabetes:5 Way Forward: Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes… Continue reading Increasing Cases of Gestational Diabetes in India
Author: Kunal Khureja
Solving the issue of Retrospective Taxation
Synopsis: The two cases of retrospective taxation related to Vodafone and Cairn energy can be solved. It is possible if the government and companies collectively decide to do mutual bargains. Filing more and more cases in international tribunals might not deliver optimum results. Background: Both the companies individually filed a case in the Permanent Court… Continue reading Solving the issue of Retrospective Taxation
Strengthening decentralisation for improving human capital
Synopsis: The poor performance of India in human capital indicators can be improved. If the 3 tier decentralized structure of governance gets strengthened. Background: India has secured a poor 116 rank in the World Bank’s human capital index. Further, the data of the National Family Health Survey – 5 for 2019-20 highlights the poor performance… Continue reading Strengthening decentralisation for improving human capital
Allowing constructive criticism of Government Policies
Synopsis: India should respect the universal nature of human rights. It should allow constructive criticism of its policies by the Global community. Thus, India should welcome, praise as well as criticism from other nations. Background: The use of military-grade barriers and internet shutdown against Farmer’s protest attracted criticism from global celebrities. However, the government has advised… Continue reading Allowing constructive criticism of Government Policies
Rise of excise duty on Petrol and Fiscal stance of government
Synopsis: The rise in excise duty on petrol is in contradiction with the fiscal stance adopted by the government in the Economic Survey 2020-21. The new fiscal stance requires the government to borrow more instead of increasing taxes. Background: The COVID-19 has brutally impacted the economy due to which the fiscal deficit has risen to… Continue reading Rise of excise duty on Petrol and Fiscal stance of government
Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
Synopsis: Covid-19 Pandemic provided India with an opportunity to mainstream science and technology (S&T) in its foreign Policies. It became possible due to the past achievements by the country in the domain of S&T. Background: The roots of India’s scientific programs can be traced to the 1959 speech delivered at the Indian Science Congress by… Continue reading Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
Why India-China Border disputes are unresolved?
Synopsis: India and China signed several bilateral agreements for border disputes resolution. However, it has not been to ensure permanent peace at the border. Background The year 2020 witnessed increased India – China border tensions in the Ladakh region, especially the Galwan valley. The incident involved an armed conflict in which soldiers from both sides… Continue reading Why India-China Border disputes are unresolved?
Centre’s decision over Finance Commission’s recommendations
Synopsis: The 15th Finance Commission has submitted its recommendations for 2021-26 to the centre. Amongst which maximum have been accepted by the centre while others are put on a hold by it. Background: The commission headed by N.K Singh was required to give recommendations for the period 2020-21 to 2024-25. Although due to COVID 19,… Continue reading Centre’s decision over Finance Commission’s recommendations
‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the weakness of the Indian state in fulfilling the needs of the poor. This calls for a change in the current approach to eradicate the miseries faced by the poor. Background: Two books have tried to explain the shortcomings of the Indian state in meeting the aspirations of the poor. … Continue reading ‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty
