Synopsis: Outdated nature of public bureaucracy has to be accounted for the ineffective response to the COVID-19 crisis in India. A new public governance model based on collaborative governance need to be institutionalised. Contents1 What are the issues with Weberian model of Bureaucracy?2 Implications of Weberian model of Bureaucracy3 What are the reforms suggested to… Continue reading Collaborative Governance Should be the future of Governance
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Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Reasons behind Cyberattacks:4 Factors fueling Cyberattacks:5 Way Forward: Synopsis: The 21st century is going to be an era of data revolution wherein almost all the activities would be carried on in cyberspace. This calls for creating some global rules to protect cyberspace as their absence has failed to prevent cyberattacks even on… Continue reading Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Citizen-led fact-finding missions/inquiries in Colonial India:4 Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions: Synopsis: Citizen-led fact-finding missions play a significant role in a democracy. They provide an alternative opinion on things, empower citizens on critical issues and enrich the judicial process. Background: Recently, citizen-led fact-finding missions came in the news in a Delhi High… Continue reading Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions
China completes Tibet highway
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Highway:4 Concerns for India:5 Other Projects of China along Border Areas:6 Civilian settlements: What is the News? China has completed building a highway in a remote part of southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR). It includes a 2 km mountain tunnel. About the Highway: Firstly, the Highway passes through… Continue reading China completes Tibet highway
Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on Covid-19. It has warned that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transported through Droplets as well as in the form of Aerosols. It can infect people up to 10 meters away. Covid-19 Transmission: The different modes of transmission of the Covid-19… Continue reading Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
National Archives of India
What is the News? A group of archivists and scholars have called for transparency in the proposed demolition of annexes that form part of the National Archives of India(NAI) in order to make way for the Central Vista project. About National Archives of India(NAI): Firstly, National Archives of India (NAI) is a custodian of the… Continue reading National Archives of India
India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy
Synopsis: The surge in Covid-19 cases coupled with a limited supply of vaccines warrants the adoption of an effective vaccine policy by the country. The policy should prioritize groups, address hesitancy and formulate a more equitable distribution plan. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 has shown that the virus is not going away in a short… Continue reading India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy
VIP Security Cover to West Bengal MLAs – Associated Issues
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Security Cover:4 How is a security cover provided?5 Issues in the recent decision: Synopsis: The Ministry of Home Affairs recently extended security cover to all 77 BJP MLAs in the West Bengal assembly. It appears to be a politically motivated and unprecedented move. It should be reconsidered as it is suffering… Continue reading VIP Security Cover to West Bengal MLAs – Associated Issues
Future of India – Pakistan Trade Relations
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Factors indicating future improvement in India-Pakistan Trade Relations:4 Way Forward: Synopsis: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan put forward a proposal to import sugar, cotton, and cotton yarn from India. Although the proposal was rejected by Pakistan’s government, it is definitely an indication of improving the future course of India-Pakistan trade… Continue reading Future of India – Pakistan Trade Relations
Analysing the Social security code 2020 for Informal Workforce
Synopsis: Critical analysis of the social security code 2020 reveals that it is short of providing universal social security for informal workers. Background Informal workers constitute 91% of the workforce. The Pandemic had pushed them into severe poverty and debt burden due to loss of livelihoods. Social security arrangements could have saved them from the… Continue reading Analysing the Social security code 2020 for Informal Workforce
