Synopsis: COVID-19 virus has increased the urban solid waste which is very infectious and risky. Some suggestions to deal with the situation. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why it is important to prioritise a separate collection of waste? 3 What steps have been taken to improve the urban solid waste management system (USWM)? 4 How COVID-19 has affected the waste sector? … Continue reading COVID-19: How bio-medical waste poses challenges to urban solid waste management system
Staying the Green Course
Synopsis: In CoP 26, world leaders need to discuss how best governments can help each other stay on the “green” course and also manage shorter-term political compulsions. Contents1 What is the current scenario?2 What is the dilemma in front of governments?3 What are the reasons for the price surge of natural gas?4 What is the… Continue reading Staying the Green Course
Clash of economy and ecology in global politics
Synopsis: We cannot ensure sustainable growth unless it is affordable and inclusive Introduction Thirty years ago, India ushered in economic reforms. As the growth intensified, the use of natural resources too increased, and it added to the pollution of our waterbodies and air. In the next two decades, India witnessed much more toxification of our… Continue reading Clash of economy and ecology in global politics
Revealing India’s actual farmer population
Synopsis: Various surveys put the total number of agricultural households at a different number. The actual number of farmers deriving a significant share of their income from agriculture only is far less and this has policy implications. Introduction The last Agriculture Census for 2015-16 placed the total “operational holdings” in India at 146.45 million. The… Continue reading Revealing India’s actual farmer population
An inclusive plan for healthcare systems to be built back better
Synopsis: Need to strengthen and transform our health systems by making them more equitable, resilient and sustainable for all. Introduction Countries in the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region, continue to respond to the pandemic aggressively, battling new and more transmissible variants. In addition to covid-19, the region faces a range of pressing threats, from… Continue reading An inclusive plan for healthcare systems to be built back better
Explained: Why do the Pandora Papers matter?
Synopsis: There are at least 380 persons of Indian nationality in the Pandora Papers. The papers consist of as many as 12 million documents from 14 companies in offshore tax havens with details of ownership of 29,000 offshore companies and Trusts. A look at various dimensions of the issue. Contents1 What are the Pandora Papers?2… Continue reading Explained: Why do the Pandora Papers matter?
Peace at the heart of education
Synopsis: Pandemic has increased the social divisions. To overcome social divisions and promote peace, India should promote education. Contents1 Introduction2 How the pandemic increased social divisions?3 What are the root causes of human animosity?4 How one can promote peace?5 How India is promoting peace through education?6 How can India promote peace through education? Introduction On… Continue reading Peace at the heart of education
Let us revitalize multilateralism: The future of the world is at stake
Synopsis: The great political task of our times is to bolster a rule based global order with a stronger and more inclusive UN at its core. Introduction Last year, the United Nations conducted worldwide consultation. It was found that the views of most of the people are almost similar. All they want is better access… Continue reading Let us revitalize multilateralism: The future of the world is at stake
Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
Synopsis: Given the worsening situation of global hunger, ensuring food security is the need of the hour. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for this summit?3 How does the summit help?4 How has India contributed to the summit?5 How is India helping the developing world?6 What should be the way forward for ensuring equity and… Continue reading Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
A Quad alliance for emerging technology
Synopsis: To counter China’s influence, Quad announced their collaboration in the technology sector. Introduction Recently Quad Summit was held. Under this summit, a separate statement on “Quad Principles on Technology, Design, Development, Governance and Use” has been issued which is independent of the main statement. This signifies the focus of Quad countries on technology. What were… Continue reading A Quad alliance for emerging technology
