Source: The Hindu Relevance: Study impact of Abraham accord on India Synopsis: The signing of the Abraham Accord has helped India to remove strategic obstacles & aided defence cooperation Introduction India welcomed the Abraham Accord as it will bring peace and stability to the region. This accord is beneficial for India as it removed the… Continue reading The Abrahan Accord as India’s West Asia bridge
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Collegium’s list of recommendations to Supreme Court breaks a deadlock — and leaves a trace
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the issue of deadlock in judicial appointments Synopsis: The main problem behind the judicial appointment process is its opaqueness. No reasons are given for the choice of those selected or left out. This was not always so. Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV… Continue reading Collegium’s list of recommendations to Supreme Court breaks a deadlock — and leaves a trace
Lessons from India’s all cause mortality rate
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the impact of Covid 19 Synopsis: There have been allegations of the government suppressing the death data. This can be derived from the estimate of excess deaths during the pandemic period. Estimates of excess death Excess deaths are the deaths that have occurred over and above normal death. It… Continue reading Lessons from India’s all cause mortality rate
Beyond bank accounts
Source: Business Standard Relevance: RBI has published the Financial Inclusion Index (FI- Index) Synopsis: Given the need to attain equitable growth, it is important to Focus on financial inclusion. The study of RBI report becomes important in this regard. Click here to read about FI-Index What is the need for Financial Inclusion? Financial Inclusion is the… Continue reading Beyond bank accounts
The significance of the ” there is no data” answer
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the government’s reluctance to release data Synopsis: Governments have the tendency to escape public scrutiny. In recent days, this has resulted in the government resorting to not releasing data on sensitive issues. Introduction It has often been found that governments have not provided data for issues that may show the… Continue reading The significance of the ” there is no data” answer
The police we need
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the demands of the contemporary police system. Synopsis: As society and polity are in transition, there is an urgent need to bring transformative changes in police management to meet contemporary needs. What citizens aspire from police To treat all the individuals equally irrespective of their financial status—rich or poor To… Continue reading The police we need
What women bring to the 21st century workplace
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To recognize qualities of women and map them according to socio-economic needs Synopsis: There is a need to see more women in positions of power, and that can only happen if they are recognized and enabled for their strengths and not for acting ‘like men’ Introduction Women comprise 48% of the population,… Continue reading What women bring to the 21st century workplace
How can we guarantee the Speaker’s impartiality?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the role of the speaker in the functioning of the Indian parliament. Synopsis: Either allow Parliament and state legislatures to descend into terminal decline or make the Speaker truly independent and let every legislature perform its constitutional function Introduction The main reason behind declining in the functioning of Parliament &… Continue reading How can we guarantee the Speaker’s impartiality?
A report that is at odds with access to knowledge
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the copyright act Synopsis: The copyright act should provide education for all. It should also respect the rights of publishers. So we need to attain a balance between the two. Journey of Education through court cases Supreme Court (SC) in various judgements has expanded the right of education Miss Mohini Jain vs… Continue reading A report that is at odds with access to knowledge
Doctor at the door
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the problems that our healthcare system is struggling with Synopsis: Doorstep delivery can mitigate the effects of disruption caused by pandemics Introduction: Even before the start of the pandemic, health experts warn India of a health epidemic – one that involved Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). During the pandemic, faults… Continue reading Doctor at the door
