Synopsis: As per the reports, China is increasing cyber-attacks. India needs to prepare a cyber strategy to tackle cyber warfare effectively. Contents1 Background2 What are the revelations made by the Recorded Future?3 What are the recent infamous cyber espionages at the global level?4 Russia: Background Recently, the Recorded Future (a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm) revealed an… Continue reading Increasing cyber threat and need for Cyber strategy
Author: Ram Manohar
Why States are Planning for Reservation to Locals in Private Jobs?
Synopsis: Haryana already passed the proposal providing reservation to locals. Many other states are planning for the same. It is because the States in India are unable to create jobs for their local economy due to various issues. Background Recently, the Haryana government has passed legislation for reservation of jobs to local Haryanvi’s first. On… Continue reading Why States are Planning for Reservation to Locals in Private Jobs?
Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues
Synopsis: Addressing Women’s challenges in an economy is more important than incentivising women’s domestic care work. Background In the 1991 census, women’s groups undertook a campaign to ensure that women’s home-based labour is getting recognised. Recently, in the poll-bound Tamilnadu state, various political parties announced remuneration for women’s domestic and care. Over the years, Tamil… Continue reading Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues
Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise
Synopsis: India and South Korea participated in the sixth edition of the Desert Flag exercise. It is an indication of Increasing Asian security interest in West Asia. Background The Indian Air Force for the first time is about to participate in the sixth edition of Desert Flag. It is a multi-nation exercise hosted by the… Continue reading Reasons Behind Participation of India in Desert Flag exercise
Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
Synopsis: There are systemic issues in higher education. They need to be addressed to strengthen our education system. Background According to the recently released QS World University Rankings, India has 12 universities and institutions in the top-100 in particular subjects. Though it is a better achievement compared to the previous years. Still, there is room… Continue reading Addressing Systemic Issues in Higher Education
India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Synopsis: India’s recent achievements have positioned it as an alternative global manufacturing hub to China at the global level. Background Democratic countries consider a rising China, with its authoritarian one-party system, as a challenge to the democratic order. This provided the strategic case for the formation of Quadrilateral Security dialogue. It envisioned to develop a… Continue reading India’s Rise as the new global manufacturing hub
Importance of FPOs | Farmer Producer’s Organisations
Synopsis: FPOs Farmer Producer’s Organisations could be a solution to the agrarian distress if they are helped to access credit and markets What are the main reasons for farmer’s distress? First, the declining average size of farm holdings is one of the reasons for agrarian distress. The average farm size declined from 2.3 hectares (ha)… Continue reading Importance of FPOs | Farmer Producer’s Organisations
Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
Synopsis: Lack of gender sensitivity by the judiciary is one of the fundamental reasons for the worsening security of Women in India. The judiciary in many cases enforced societal attitudes towards women. The worsening state of security of women in India: India rated as the most dangerous country for women, as per the Thomson… Continue reading Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
Growing Food Subsidy Bill: Reasons and Suggestions
Synopsis: The centre needs to find pragmatic solutions to limit the growing food subsidy bill. Background The Economic Survey 2020-21, has pointed out the issue of a growing food subsidy bill. During 2016-17 to 2019-20, the total food subsidy bill was in the range of ₹1.65-lakh crore to ₹2.2-lakh crore. (Food subsidy + loans are… Continue reading Growing Food Subsidy Bill: Reasons and Suggestions
Why India Should limit its Involvement With QUAD?
Synopsis: The stand-off at Ladakh has shown the limits of India-U.S. security ties and India’s involvement in the Quad. So, India should limit its involvement in QUAD and prioritize national security. Contents1 How India joined the QUAD?2 India got dragged into the QUAD by the US3 What is the consequence of India’s involvement in QUAD?4… Continue reading Why India Should limit its Involvement With QUAD?
