Synopsis: The rivalry between USA and China is unfolding on a global stage. This is also creating a problem of consensus on global problems, which requires urgent attention. Introduction Secretary Antony Blinken outlined the US approach to China: “Competitive when it should be, collaborative when it can be, and adversarial when it must be.” While… Continue reading We need greater global cooperation
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
What we need to fix our judicial system
News: The recent case involving the son of a famous celebrity highlighted the “bail-jail” connectivity issue. A recent case has highlighted an important issue, that grant of bail by a court does not automatically immediately releases an accused. Bail orders are required to be deposited in the physical letterbox of prisons, within a timeframe of… Continue reading What we need to fix our judicial system
Keeping the faith: On WHO approval to Covaxin
What is the news? Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) has granted Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to Covaxin. It took 20 weeks to approve the Covaxin after the data was supplied to WHO. All about Covaxin Read here: covaxin vaccine What is the advantage of the approval? 1) Increase the global supply of vaccines. 2) Ease… Continue reading Keeping the faith: On WHO approval to Covaxin
Ensuring that policy outcome matches the intent
News Structural limitations of the polity in India has led to a phrase that the government is spending a rupee to provide 50 paise of benefits. States need to invent their own development models to escape the Financial mismanagement and the structural issues in budgeting and resource allocations. What are the issues associated with State… Continue reading Ensuring that policy outcome matches the intent
Summitry in the East and India’s Asean ambitions
News Recently, the 18th India-ASEAN summit and 16th East Asia Summit has occurred. Over the last few days two major summits, ASEAN summit and East Asia Summit (EAS), were held. These Summits and their declarations highlighted the changing geopolitical scenario of the region and the world. Southeast Asia is emerging as the new geopolitical hotspot with… Continue reading Summitry in the East and India’s Asean ambitions
Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation
Relevance: Understanding problems by Indian women working in West Asia during Covid times. News Covid-19 pandemic has increased the vulnerabilities of women migrant workers residing in the West Asia region. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), Gulf Cooperation Council(GCC) hosts about 23 million migrant workers. Among these, Women account for 39% of migrant workers, and this… Continue reading Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation
Kashmir’s fragility has more complex reasons
Synopsis: Recently there has been an increase in violence in Kashmir. This needs careful analysis to avoid the failure of the Kashmir Policy. Introduction Several civilians and armed forces personnel have been killed by terrorists in a series of violent attacks in Kashmir. This has led to comparisons with the situation that existed during the… Continue reading Kashmir’s fragility has more complex reasons
Small, medium issue: Economic recovery gaining steam. But low-income groups’ demand & MSMEs are concerns
Synopsis: Targeted support should be ensured to ensure desired growth of the sectors. Introduction Recent economic data shows that the Indian economy is bouncing back and is likely to exceed the pre-pandemic levels. RBI’s October Bulletin also indicated a GDP growth of 9.6% in the July-September quarter. But still, there are some sectors that are lacking… Continue reading Small, medium issue: Economic recovery gaining steam. But low-income groups’ demand & MSMEs are concerns
NREGA: low funds, caste-based payment delays, and implications for the economy
What is the news? Two organizations, People’s Action for Employment Guarantee (PAEG) and LibTech India, monitored the government MGNREGA programme and concluded a report known as MGNREGA Tracker. Note: This is the fourth such “tracker” on MGNREGA. What is MGNREGA? Must Read: MGNREGA: Issues and Significance – Explained, pointwise The MGNREGA can play a critical role… Continue reading NREGA: low funds, caste-based payment delays, and implications for the economy
In the wake of China-US rivalry, India needs to reboot its ASEAN strategy
Synopsis: India needs a comprehensive effort to promote a better India-ASEAN relations. Introduction Indian PM in the recent ASEAN Summit extended his support for the centrality of ASEAN and also to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Read more: Prime Minister co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit India and ASEAN relations Read here: India-ASEAN What are the challenges… Continue reading In the wake of China-US rivalry, India needs to reboot its ASEAN strategy
