Synopsis: Identity-based public policy may not be as effective as one based on a Universalist approach. Introduction Political parties have been demanding caste-based census, i.e. to enumerate OBC’s as SC/STs are already counted. They argue that this data will lead to better evidence-based policy making for the weaker sections. Read more: Caste based census in India… Continue reading Identity and public policy
How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
Synopsis: China’s move to bring its tech sector under political control has created opportunities for India to attract greater foreign investment inflows. Contents1 Introduction2 Why China is tightening its grip on the Chinese private sector?3 Why is India expected to Gain?4 What does the future hold?5 What has been the impact on India’s Startup market?… Continue reading How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET
Synopsis: The Justice AK Rajan Committee report does not provide answers to the crucial questions it engages with. Introduction Justice AK Rajan Committee report states that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has adversely impacted the chances of less privileged students in gaining admission to government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. The committee has used various parameters in making… Continue reading Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET
How online education can give disabled children greater learning opportunities
Synopsis: Disabled people have often lagged behind in their educational achievements. But the advent of online education has the potential of bringing transformative changes. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the global status of disabled people?2.1 Literacy rate3 What is the benefit of online learning?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction The article highlights the benefits… Continue reading How online education can give disabled children greater learning opportunities
It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
Synopsis: India has reported surplus good grain production. Given the food crisis in the world and our neighbourhood, India can utilize food diplomacy to strengthen its soft power. Contents1 Introduction2 What did the US do?3 Why should India adopt this model?4 What is the present crisis? Introduction The article highlights how India can adopt the… Continue reading It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
What rising foodgrain output means for India
What is the news? Farm sector saw a growth of 4.5% in the first quarter of FY22 and a record food grain production of 150.5 million tones (mt) during the kharif season. It was due to the hard work of farmers and near normal monsoons. How important is food grain production? First, agriculture and its allied activities in FY21 contributed 20.2% to the Gross Value Addition (GVA)… Continue reading What rising foodgrain output means for India
Statsguru: Seven charts explain India’s climate change challenge
What is the news? CoP26 meeting will held in the next month. As it is reaching near, the global community is calling for India to do more towards green energy. What are some key issues/facts wrt climate change scenario in India? Dependence on thermal sources: India has made remarkable gains in renewable energy. The share… Continue reading Statsguru: Seven charts explain India’s climate change challenge
Bitcoin miners eye N-power as environmental criticism mounts
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why such a move?3 How is Crypto-mining related to energy use?4 How do companies intend to use nuclear fission? What is the news? Amid a heated debate over Bitcoin’s environmental impact, two companies say they have an answer on mitigating some of the negative effects: Nuclear energy. Two private companies… Continue reading Bitcoin miners eye N-power as environmental criticism mounts
New Evidence Led To WHO’s New Air Quality Standard
What is the news? The World Health Organization(WHO) released the Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs) recently. Contents1 Why was a higher standard necessary?2 Where does India stand?3 Will India revise its NAAQS, taking into account the WHO 2021 AQG?4 What’s the global context of the new WHO standards? Why was a higher standard necessary? Since the last global update in… Continue reading New Evidence Led To WHO’s New Air Quality Standard
PM highlights importance of fintech, warns against covid
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the issues he has talked about?2.1 On Digital Inclusion Initiatives2.2 On Namami Gange Programme2.3 On Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav What is the News? The Prime Minister has addressed the 81st edition of his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat. What are the issues he has talked about? On… Continue reading PM highlights importance of fintech, warns against covid
