News: Due to lack of availability of data there is a reasonable chance that impact of climate change is not measured accurately and to confront the climate problem we need to think more strategically. What is current scenario of climate change? Climate scientists warn that an increase in the global average temperature of more than… Continue reading Climate change for practical people
Poverty, Wellbeing, Hunger: Where Do We Stand?
News: Recently, there have been comments that hunger in India has increased, based on the GHI 2021 report that showed a decline in India’s ranking to 101 from 95 in 2020. This article examines the question – how best to measure poverty? It also stresses that poverty based on consumption is still important and there… Continue reading Poverty, Wellbeing, Hunger: Where Do We Stand?
Can inequality be solved or is it a natural human state?
News: Recently, Oxfam revealed that India’s richest 10% had 45% of Indian wealth, while the bottom half had only 6%. This article says, even if inequality is a natural consequence, it is evil. There is no need to declare it as sacred. Also, money can never be the correct measure of inequality. Is inequality a… Continue reading Can inequality be solved or is it a natural human state?
False dichotomy: On merit versus reservation
News: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of extending reservation to OBCs in All India quota (AIQ) of seats in admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses. What is All India Quota? It is a quota that has been implemented since 1986. It is envisaged as a domicile-free quota to access medical… Continue reading False dichotomy: On merit versus reservation
Budgeting for the education emergency
News: Less resource allocation is seen in the education sector. Contents1 What is the public resource allocation in the education sector?2 What is the difference in data observed from various surveys?3 What is the impact of the pandemic on children?4 What methods can be adopted to increase access to education? What is the public resource allocation… Continue reading Budgeting for the education emergency
Side by Side
Contents1 News 2 Why some people are regarding the current place as inappropriate? 3 What are the arguments against this move? 4 What is the way forward? News Indian government’s recent move to shift the Amar Jawan Jyoti from its location under India Gate to the National War Memorial (NWM) faced some protest. Why some people are regarding the current… Continue reading Side by Side
“India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world”
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are gherkins? 3 How was this achieved? 4 Where are Gherkins grown in India? What is the news? India has emerged as the largest exporter of gherkins in the world. What are gherkins? Pickling cucumber is globally referred as gherkins or cornichons. Gherkins are exported under two categories — cucumbers and gherkins, which are… Continue reading “India emerges as largest exporters of cucumber and gherkins in the world”
Buoyant exports but unfavorable trade balance: Why there is a dichotomy
Contents1 What is the News?2 How have Indian Exports and Imports performed in the Fiscal Year 2021-22?2.1 Exports2.2 Imports2.3 Trade Deficit3 How is India planning to overcome the trade deficit? What is the News? India’s exports have risen sharply in this fiscal year. However, India’s imports have also risen sharply during the same period, leading… Continue reading Buoyant exports but unfavorable trade balance: Why there is a dichotomy
Union Minister of Home and Cooperation releases India’s First “District Good Governance Index” in Jammu
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was the District Good Governance Index prepared for J&K?3 What is the District Good Governance Index for J&K?4 What are the key findings of the District Good Governance Index? What is the News? The Union Home Minister has released India’s First “District Good Governance Index” for the Union Territory… Continue reading Union Minister of Home and Cooperation releases India’s First “District Good Governance Index” in Jammu
Sri Ramanujacharya: 216-feet ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to be unveiled by PM
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Statue of Equality?3 Who was Ramanujacharya?4 What is Vishistadvaita? What is the News? The Prime Minister is all set to unveil the statue of Equality in Hyderabad, Telangana. What is the Statue of Equality? Statue of Equality is a 216-foot-tall statue dedicated to 11th-century social reformer and… Continue reading Sri Ramanujacharya: 216-feet ‘Statue of Equality’ in Hyderabad to be unveiled by PM
