News: Five permanent United Nations Security Council (P5) members have pledged to avoid the ongoing arms race and to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. This pledge was made ahead of a review of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),1970. What is the pledge made by P5 members on nuclear proliferation? P5 members emphasized on: – Creating a secure… Continue reading Why UNSC joint statement on nuclear weapons is important
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Pendency of cases in Supreme Court: The supreme failure
News: Supreme Court of India has delivered judgment on many important matters like Decriminalizing homosexuality, the Right to privacy a fundamental right, etc, and brace the belief in republican values like equality, liberty, etc. But still, many important cases are pending for the final judgment. This has serious repercussions on the fundamental rights of citizens and… Continue reading Pendency of cases in Supreme Court: The supreme failure
The case for vaccinating children against Covid-19
News: Protecting all children, especially those who have risk factors, should be a humanitarian priority for the Government. Contents1 How many children’s deaths are because of covid 19?2 What are the diseases developed in children after Covid-19?3 What are the other diseases that are prevalent among children of India?4 Which vaccine should be allowed to vaccinate… Continue reading The case for vaccinating children against Covid-19
On Ukraine crisis: Brinkmanship over Ukraine doesn’t bode well for India
News: With Russia building up tanks and troops along Ukraine’s eastern front, the atmosphere of war has been created. Contents1 What is the historical background of Ukraine?2 What is the Russian stand on the ongoing crisis?3 What is the reaction of West Countries?4 Why Ukraine-Russia conflict is bad for India? What is the historical background of… Continue reading On Ukraine crisis: Brinkmanship over Ukraine doesn’t bode well for India
Explained: India, Oman ties and why its top defence official’s Delhi visit important
News: Oman’s top defence official Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi is on an official visit to India, this signifies India – Oman relationship. What is the purpose of the visit? He is going to co-chair the 10th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMMC) with Indian Defence Secretary. JMCC is the highest forum of engagement between India and… Continue reading Explained: India, Oman ties and why its top defence official’s Delhi visit important
A year on from Myanmar’s ‘annus horribilis’
News: February 1 marks one year of military seizing power in Myanmar. The decade-long experiment of hybrid Democracy ended, paving way for violence, oppression and instability. Contents1 What is the background of the issue?2 What has been the result of the military takeover?3 What has been ASEAN’s role in Myanmar’s development?4 What is the role… Continue reading A year on from Myanmar’s ‘annus horribilis’
State administrative services are crucial to federalism
News: The Union Government proposal to amend IAS Cadre Rules has attracted the opposition of various states. But the state’s failed to recognise the challenges associated with the State administrative services. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the problem with the State administrative services?1.1 Shortage of officers/required… Continue reading State administrative services are crucial to federalism
Mahatma Gandhi, the out-of-the-box thinker
News: Mahatma Gandhi is an important figure of history, whose thinking and qualities offer us a lot of things to learn from him. What are the qualities of Mahatma Gandhi? Out of box thinker: Mahatma Gandhi understood categories of people and identified himself with the weakest. His concept of just and truthful politics stressed that the weakest… Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi, the out-of-the-box thinker
Climate and food price rise: Extreme weather events triggering unprecedented food inflation
News: Unfavourable and unreliable weather hurt agriculture resulted into pushing food prices our of reach across the world. What is the situation of Indian economy? India’s wholesale inflation rate in November 2021 was the highest in three decades i.e 14.23%. Although, it reduced marginally to 13.56% the next month, but still December 2021 was the ninth… Continue reading Climate and food price rise: Extreme weather events triggering unprecedented food inflation
India and Israel relationship: Namaste, Shalom to friendship
News: India and Israel today celebrated their 30th anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations. Read here: India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship What are the areas of cooperation between India and Israel relationship? Agriculture: Israel is helping India in water management and other innovative solutions. It is also providing training to Indian… Continue reading India and Israel relationship: Namaste, Shalom to friendship
