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Trained but unemployed
News: In a recent interview, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said the government was spending ₹ 5,000 crore on skill development initiatives. Further, the government seeks to recruit one million people in 18 months Background The government announced the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), its first skill development initiative in… Continue reading Trained but unemployed
On Centre’s plan to recruit 10 lakh personnel in 18 months: Waiting for jobs
News: The Centre’s decision to recruit personnel to fill vacancies is a nod to the festering unemployment issue Moreover, for a nation that has had a significant demographic dividend finding productive employment for its youth was to be an imperative for India. What is the situation wrt unemployment in India over the years? In the… Continue reading On Centre’s plan to recruit 10 lakh personnel in 18 months: Waiting for jobs
Baptism by fire: Army pension needs pruning. But Agnipath protests show future soldiers’ anxiety needs better responses
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved an attractive recruitment scheme for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces called AGNIPATH. Violent protests erupted in parts of India ever since the launch of the scheme. Must read: Cabinet clears Agnipath Scheme Need: The US in FY-2018 set aside 10% of the defence department’s total… Continue reading Baptism by fire: Army pension needs pruning. But Agnipath protests show future soldiers’ anxiety needs better responses
There is a concerted effort to plug procedural gaps in death penalty sentencing
News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment in Manoj & others v. State of MP which attempted to reform the administration of the death penalty. The judgment is prominent in India’s criminal justice jurisprudence. The SC’s Observations It reflected the state of the death penalty in the country. It attempted to fix… Continue reading There is a concerted effort to plug procedural gaps in death penalty sentencing
Iran foreign minister’s visit reaffirms resolve of two countries to strengthen ties
News: Iran’s Foreign Minister was on a three-day visit to India in keeping with Iran’s “Asia-oriented” foreign policy. It was the first ministerial-level visit from Iran since Ebrahim Raisi assumed the Iranian presidency. What is the convergence of interests between India-Iran? The “Tehran Declaration” between India and Iran affirmed the shared vision of the two… Continue reading Iran foreign minister’s visit reaffirms resolve of two countries to strengthen ties
Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’
News: In recent times, a fringe but influential national spokesperson has been alleged for inciting violence by saying something offensive about the Prophet. Laws in India The Constitution of India permits only a peaceful assembly without arms. Violence in protests cannot be justified under any circumstances. There are adequate provisions in the Indian Penal Code… Continue reading Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’
Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
What is the News? Two years after the Galwan clash India-China relations reached to the lowest level. The Galwan clash was the first in which Indian soldiers were killed since October 1975, when four personnel of the Assam Rifles were killed in an ambush by the Chinese at Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh. Read more:… Continue reading Explained: 2 years after Galwan clash, where India-China relations stand today
INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH
What is the News? Indo-Bangladesh bilateral Joint Military Exercise “Ex SAMPRITI-X” concluded at Jashore Military Station, Bangladesh. What is Exercise SAMPRITI? Conducted between: India and Bangladesh Type: Military Exercise Hosted by: The exercise is hosted alternately by both countries. Aim: To strengthen the military relations between the two countries. Significance: The exercise will provide an… Continue reading INDO-BANGLADESH BILATERAL EXERCISE “EX SAMPRITI-X” CONCLUDES AT JASHORE, BANGLADESH
Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas
What is the News? The Union Railways Minister has launched a Railway Innovation Policy titled “StartUps for Railways”. What is Railway Innovation Policy? Aim of the policy: To promote Indian innovators and entrepreneurs through a series of innovative startups in the ecosystem and services of the railway. Under phase 1 of the policy, 11 problem… Continue reading Railway Innovation Policy: In a boost to start-ups, Railways promises Rs 1.5 crore for tech ideas
