News: Govt has announced that India’s merchandise exports have already surpassed the target set for this fiscal year, with overseas shipments crossing a record $400 billion mark by March 21. Why is this news significant? This news assumes importance esp in light of the last fiscal’s pandemic-induced slump in global demand. Also, the fact that… Continue reading Heartening milestone: On India’s overseas shipping record
Author: Luv Sharma
India’s complex position on Islamophobia
News: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a consensus resolution declaring March 15 to be celebrated as “International Day to Combat Islamophobia” annually. What is Islamophobia? It refers to the fear of and prejudice, discrimination and hate speech against Islam. For example, Muslims claims the face negative stereotyping in Western countries has exacerbated since 9/11… Continue reading India’s complex position on Islamophobia
A good foreign policy must also make a difference at home
News: India’s foreign policy is at the centre of debate due to ongoing geopolitical issues like the treatment of Indian students from the conflict-ridden Ukraine. What are the ingredients of a good foreign policy? A good foreign policy does not necessarily have to sound nice. It must be able to meet the everyday needs of… Continue reading A good foreign policy must also make a difference at home
3 in 1: New Bill silent on Corpn funding
News: The central government introduced the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to merge the three municipal corporations of Delhi into a single entity. What is the rationale behind the bill? The 2011 Trifurcation of the erstwhile Municipal Corporation of Delhi was uneven in terms of territorial divisions… Continue reading 3 in 1: New Bill silent on Corpn funding
100 years of RIMC: Making soldiers of steel
What is the news? Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, previously the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College, turned 100 years recently. About RIMC The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), is an Inter Service Category ‘A’ establishment, administered through the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Motto:… Continue reading 100 years of RIMC: Making soldiers of steel
Food processing potential
News: Food processing sector has performed impressively in the past few years on the back of govt support. Even in times of the pandemic, this sector has grown due to the inc in demand for ready-to-consume and home-deliverable foods. But, it still has a huge untapped potential. The article throws light on the current situation… Continue reading Food processing potential
On boosting exports: Beyond $400 billion
News: Recently, there has been an export boom in the international market. Therefore, India has fixed a goal of attaining the $400 billion target for the current fiscal year. What are the factors driving India’s exports? All-around performance of the engineering goods, petroleum products, and chemicals have played a significant part in boosting the merchandise… Continue reading On boosting exports: Beyond $400 billion
The effect of farm sector changes on agrarian movements in India
News: In recently-concluded state elections, the farmer’s movement and the repeal of the three farm laws that passed in 2020 were referred to during the political discourse in some parts of the electoral landscape. In Punjab, a group of farm protestors who contested elections failed to register their presence. In Uttar Pradesh, the agitation failed… Continue reading The effect of farm sector changes on agrarian movements in India
Technology can make policing better — and also more dangerous
News: On March 11, the NCRB Foundation Day, the union home minister said that the second phase of the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) Project is going to be completed by the year 2026. Features & advantages of ICJS The system will include artificial intelligence, fingerprint systems and other tools of predictive policing. For example,… Continue reading Technology can make policing better — and also more dangerous
Time for India to redefine its relationship with Russia
News: Russia’s war in Ukraine has decisively shaped international opinion. Indian Diplomacy is facing the question of how to navigate India’s great power relations in the future. What has been the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis? Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine has changed the global order. The Western world has imposed unprecedented sanctions against Russia… Continue reading Time for India to redefine its relationship with Russia
