Source: This post is based on the article “Its time to build BRICS better” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: To study the importance of BRICS. Synopsis: Although BRICS grouping succeeded up to a point, it now confronts multiple challenges. Contents1 Context:2 What is BRICS?3 Structure of BRICS4 What is the Importance… Continue reading Its time to build BRICS better
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
Source: This post is based on the article “Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation” published in The Times of India on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Reservation for women in the legislature. Synopsis: Providing reservations for women in a way that makes the parliament gender equal. Context: With women performing excellently in sports, cinema & other… Continue reading Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Source: This post is based on the article “7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Relevance: To Understand PMJDY Recently, PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PM-JDY) has completed its 7 successful years of implementation. What is PMJDY? It is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to… Continue reading 7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Marital Rape: An indignity to women
Source: This post is based on the article “Marital Rape: An indignity to women” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Understand the issue of Marital Rape. Synopsis: The marital rape exception is antithetical to women’s dignity, equality and autonomy. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the person has been discharged from Section 376?3 However, there… Continue reading Marital Rape: An indignity to women
Still hanging fire on transparency
Source: This post is based on the article “Still hanging fire on transparency” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Understand issues of criminalization of politics. Synopsis: Courts need to go beyond appealing to the fictional conscience of our lawmakers. Contents1 Context2 Instructions by SC3 There are many instances in the past where… Continue reading Still hanging fire on transparency
The vaccine’s last mile problem
Source: This post is based on the article “The vaccine’s last-mile problem” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Universalisation of vaccination programme. Synopsis: In vaccination programmes, which have complex delivery requirements, the last mile means to make or break. Context The article highlights the problem of increased inequalities in vaccination, which have… Continue reading The vaccine’s last mile problem
PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation
Source: This post is based on the article “PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Context To pay homage to Jallianwala Bagh brave hearts, PM dedicated renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation. PM also inaugurated Museum Galleries at the Smarak. What… Continue reading PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation
The broken promise of justice in rape cases
Source: This post is based on the following articles. “Rape & insensitivity” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021 “The broken promise of justice in rape cases” published in the Indian Express on 30th August 2021 Relevance: To understand crimes against women. Synopsis: Despite stringent laws, crimes against women continue. The problems go far… Continue reading The broken promise of justice in rape cases
The purpose of literature
Source: This post is based on the article “The purpose of literature” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the value of Indian literature. Synopsis: It is through inclusive and diverse writing that we get a socio-cultural understanding of the nation. Contents1 Introduction2 What should be the purpose of literature?3 What… Continue reading The purpose of literature
Guarding Democracy
Source: This post is based on the article “Guarding democracy” published in the Times of India on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the significance of free speech. Synopsis: The governments seek to suppress free speech. However, no vibrant democracy can be formed if it lacks free speech. Contents1 Context2 What is the role of… Continue reading Guarding Democracy
