News: In a rare exhibition of transparency, the Orissa High Court has published an annual report taking stock of its performance in a difficult year that marked by the resurgence of the pandemic. By subjecting itself to the scrutiny of the common citizen, the court has shown exceptional humility. Details of the annual report The… Continue reading The judiciary should have annual performance reports, too
Explained: Why the Gulf matters for India
News: Recently, the ruling BJP suspended its national spokesperson and expelled its Delhi spokesperson Naveen Kumar Jindal, following comments they had made about Islam and the Prophet. The move came after three countries in the Gulf region had summoned the Indian ambassadors to their nations to register their protest, and demanded a public apology from… Continue reading Explained: Why the Gulf matters for India
Taking steps to ensure sex workers’ rights
News: Recently, the SC in Budhadev Karmaskar v. State of West Bengal & Ors, has given directions related to rights of the sex workers and their children. About Sex Worker and Prostitution The expression ‘sex worker’ has not been defined in the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA) or any other law. But according to the ITPA… Continue reading Taking steps to ensure sex workers’ rights
The need for digital collaboration
News: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has simplified its approval process for local universities to collaborate with their counterparts abroad, to offer joint degrees, dual degrees, and twinning programmes. Which Higher Education Institution (IHEI) are eligible for collaboration? Indian Any IHEI accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council having a minimum score of 3.01… Continue reading The need for digital collaboration
A ‘silver’ moment to propel a Bay of Bengal dream
News: On June 6, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has completed 25 years Background It was launched as a modest grouping of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand), with the acronym, BIST-EC as a result of the Bangkok Declaration 1997. Later on, three countries (Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar)… Continue reading A ‘silver’ moment to propel a Bay of Bengal dream
An anomaly that goes by the name populism
Context: The populist measures and creation of perceptions have become part of the political mobilisation; Social democratisation in India New technology has replaced old social divides. For instance, now everyone does photography and shares everything. Markets have created new modes of consumption. For example, Netflix has been referred to as a non-exclusive consumption. It breaks… Continue reading An anomaly that goes by the name populism
The debates around the Surrogacy Act
News: Petitioners in the Delhi High Court questioned why marital status, age, or gender were the criteria for being allowed to commission or not commission surrogacy in India. The female petitioner said that she already had a child, but the trauma of the first childbirth experience and her need to juggle work with child care… Continue reading The debates around the Surrogacy Act
Jan Samarth Portal: PM launches new series of coins, portal for credit-linked govt schemes
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched Jan Samarth Portal and also released a new series of coins. What is Jan Samarth Portal? Jan Samarth is a unique digital portal linking thirteen credit-linked Government Schemes on a single platform. The portal will be an ‘end-to-end delivery platform’ and more people will come forward… Continue reading Jan Samarth Portal: PM launches new series of coins, portal for credit-linked govt schemes
Posidonia Australis: World’s largest known plant is 4,500 years old, stretches across 180 kms
What is the News? Researchers have discovered the largest plant in the world named “Posidonia Australis”. What is Posidonia Australis? Posidonia Australis is also known as ribbon weed is a species of seagrass. It was discovered in the shallow waters of the World Heritage Area of Shark Bay in Western Australia. The plant is estimated to… Continue reading Posidonia Australis: World’s largest known plant is 4,500 years old, stretches across 180 kms
Now drones can be used to deliver medical supplies, vaccines in India: ICMR guidelines
What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released guidelines for drone use in the healthcare sector to ensure access to medicines and vaccines, especially in the geographically difficult terrains in the country. Why should drones be used in the Healthcare Sector? Only 30,000 government-run primary healthcare centres cater to nearly… Continue reading Now drones can be used to deliver medical supplies, vaccines in India: ICMR guidelines
