Synopsis – COVID pandemic has been a nightmare, especially for orphaned children due to the deadly second wave. Government intervention is needed to help alleviate problems related to orphan care in India. Introduction Even before the COVID pandemic, society generally ignored orphan children and their problems. People were discriminatory towards them. Their socio-economic condition, and multiple… Continue reading Orphaned children must be a policy priority
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Legal and moral issues in Tarun Tejpal Case
Synopsis: The Tarun Tejpal acquittal in sexual harassment cases is based on preconceived notions of court and victim shaming. This decision involves legal and moral issues. It will deter women from fighting crimes against them. Background: Tarun Tejpal is a former editor of a news magazine, who was charged with sexually assaulting an employee in… Continue reading Legal and moral issues in Tarun Tejpal Case
Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash
Synopsis: Ladakh crisis has highlighted that India needs to focus on its land borders. Also, it should use its limited resources for military modernisation instead of focusing on maritime ambitions in the Indo-Pacific. Contents1 Background:2 How the government response can be measured?3 What is the current scenario in Ladakh?4 What are the major implications of… Continue reading Lessons and Challenges for India after a Year of Galwan Clash
G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
Synopsis: The recent meeting of G7 countries was attended by India as a guest country. The meeting provided a template for Indian engagement with the West based on shared democratic values and mutual cooperation. Contents1 Background:2 Significance of the summit:3 Relations between India and West:4 Way Forward: Background: The recent summit of G7 countries took… Continue reading G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy
Synopsis: The recent decision of the Centre to solely procure the vaccines for the states has been welcomed by experts and healthcare professionals. However, retaining a 25% quota towards the private sector seems inappropriate and should be reconsidered. Background: The union government has again taken the responsibility for procuring vaccines for the states under the… Continue reading Issues in Vaccine Procurement Policy
Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
Synopsis – In a recent address PM has called for indigenization of the national security system including that of doctrines, procedures, and customs. This shift towards indigenization shouldn’t lead to the complete ignorance of foreign strategic thoughts. Contents1 Introduction2 Evolution of Indian armed forces3 Challenges and concerns4 Suggestions5 Global best practices6 Way forward Introduction… Continue reading Why Indian Military doctrine Should include both Sun Tzu & Kautilya?
Need for Equity-focused Vaccination Plan in Vaccine Drive
Synopsis: To control the Covid-19 pandemic, India needs an equity-focused vaccination plan and a road map to provide equity and justice in vaccination. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is an equity-focused vaccination plan?3 Challenges in providing equity-focused vaccination plan4 How to improve the equity-focused vaccination plan?5 Conclusion: Introduction: According to WHO’s strategic advisory group of experts on… Continue reading Need for Equity-focused Vaccination Plan in Vaccine Drive
India’s response to shocks – 1962 war to COVID pandemic
Synopsis- The article distinguishes between the Center’s reaction to the current pandemic and its responses to shocks in Indian History. Three criteria to analyze Indian government’s response The team The science The organizational innovations put together List of previous shocks and the India’s response First, 1962’s Sino-India War- Response- Defence reform The new defence minister was… Continue reading India’s response to shocks – 1962 war to COVID pandemic
Annual review of state laws 2020 report by PRS
Synopsis: PRS Legislative Research’s “Annual review of state laws 2020” shows that the productivity and efficacy of State legislatures is poor. Background Public information on the working of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is readily available to Indian citizens because of the efforts of PRS Legislative Research. In contrast, the public information available on the… Continue reading Annual review of state laws 2020 report by PRS
Why foster care in India needs to be expanded?
Synopsis: Foster care is a feasible, suitable substitute to adoption and institutional care in light of the trouble being faced by Covid-19 orphans. Contents1 Introduction 2 The negative impact of institutional care3 What is foster care?4 What is the difference between foster care and institutionalized care?5 What is the state of adoptions in India?6 Problems that… Continue reading Why foster care in India needs to be expanded?
