News: India won only seven medals in Olympics. Even small nations with fewer people have done better than India. What are the issues plaguing our sports sector? Access to infrastructure(like schools and stadiums)- In India, our pool of talent is limited to a few pockets. For example, the badminton team has been picked from an… Continue reading It’s time we produced champions
On the path of Buddha and his followers
News: Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in eastern Uttar Pradesh to facilitate Buddhist pilgrims to reach the important site of the Mahaparinirvana Temple. The completion of the Kushinagar airport is a significant milestone in the Indian government’s 2016 plan to develop a “Buddhist Circuit”. The ambitious tourism circuit, will help India… Continue reading On the path of Buddha and his followers
What they own: NFHS on women property ownership isn’t conclusive
News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) has released the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). Contents1 NFHS-5 Findings of women’s ownership of property2 Is the NFHS-5 data reliable?3 What are the government steps to improve land ownership among women?4 What needs to be done? NFHS-5 Findings of women’s ownership of property In the NFHS-4, … Continue reading What they own: NFHS on women property ownership isn’t conclusive
Open mind, large heart
News: A heated online debate has erupted after comedian Vir Das’s “two Indias” monologue video went viral. While many are accusing him of insulting India, others are coming to his defence. Police complaints have also been filed against the comedian. At the root of the current tension is the idea of an India that is… Continue reading Open mind, large heart
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 27th, 2021
Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 27th, 2021
Our constitution, A beacon of freedom
News: 26th November 2021, marked as India’s 72nd Constitution Day. Also read: Constitution Day What are the challenges involved in drafting the constitution? Multiple roles: Constituent assembly faced a difficult task. It sat as the parliament in the morning and the constituent assembly in the afternoon. It faced challenges of governing a new nation along with… Continue reading Our constitution, A beacon of freedom
Shore in the lifeline – About MGNREGA
News: Government has recently announced 10,000 crore additional funds to supplement the needs of the state under MGNREGA. However, 24 states and UT’s still show a negative net balance. Also read: MGNREGA: Issues and Significance – Explained, pointwise What are the reasons behind the fund crunch under MGNREGA? -High demand because of the extended effects of… Continue reading Shore in the lifeline – About MGNREGA
Opposition Dissent without Basis or Foundation: About the data protection bill
News: The Joint Committee of Parliament chairperson PP Chaudhary clarifies the concerns raised by opposition on the data protection bill. What are the concerns associated with the data protection bill? Read here: What are the concerns associated with the draft bill? What are the reasons provided by the JCP chairperson of the data protection bill? On… Continue reading Opposition Dissent without Basis or Foundation: About the data protection bill
Judicial Intervention to nudge exec, not usurp its role: CJI
What is the news? Chief Justice of India in his speech from Constitution Day (26th November), talked about the role of judiciary and executive in providing justice to people. What is the CJI viewpoint? On securing justice: Although the judiciary is the guardian of the constitution, upholding the commitment to secure justice lies in all three… Continue reading Judicial Intervention to nudge exec, not usurp its role: CJI
Union Minister launches unique anti-bacterial fabric; Says, it will help create rural employment and contribute to environment protection
What is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) has launched the unique anti-bacterial fabric. About Anti-Bacterial Fabric The anti-bacterial fabric has been developed by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur under Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). The fabric is treated with an anti-bacterial agent extracted from cow dung which prevents… Continue reading Union Minister launches unique anti-bacterial fabric; Says, it will help create rural employment and contribute to environment protection
