Synopsis: Air pollution is worsening in India. We need to raise our air quality standards in line with recently released WHO guidelines and ensure strict compliance while transitioning to a cleaner energy model. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India should be concerned about air pollution? 3 What are the harmful effects of the air-pollution? 4 What is the way… Continue reading WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
The motherhood penalty employers must eliminate
Synopsis: Government intervention is needed to bring women equal to men. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of women in India?3 What is the motherhood penalty?4 What does the government do?5 What should India do? Introduction Women in India often faced a lot of discrimination owing to the patriarchy. It does not only impact her social… Continue reading The motherhood penalty employers must eliminate
Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition
Synopsis: Better child health policies are required to improve the malnutrition status of children. Contents1 Introduction2 How has the definition of nutrition changed over the years?3 What are Poshan Abhiyan and the problems associated with it?4 What needs to be done? Introduction Children are future assets for any nation. Thus, it is important to take… Continue reading Use the latest research to combat child under-nutrition
A strategy for India in a world that is adrift
Synopsis: As the global order shifts with the rising of China and the relative decline of the USA, India must act resolutely to secure its place in the global order. Contents1 Introduction2 The multipolar world3 What are the challenges & opportunities for India?4 How reviving SAARC will be beneficial for India?5 What is the way… Continue reading A strategy for India in a world that is adrift
The Indian women’s movement can only grow by being inclusive
Synopsis: While learning from previous generations, feminists today must continue to make room for the concerns of persons from different backgrounds and social groups. Introduction Recently, Kamala Bhasin, an Indian developmental feminist activist, has passed away. One of her renowned quotes is the “definition of gender means the socio-cultural definition of a girl and boy,… Continue reading The Indian women’s movement can only grow by being inclusive
The pandemic is a reminder of education being a public good
Synopsis: Indian school education system faces various challenges like large vacancies of teachers, vulnerable private schools, etc. The government must act to improve the public school education system. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges associated with Teachers and their performance?3 What are the lessons learned from the pandemic on school education?4 What needs to be… Continue reading The pandemic is a reminder of education being a public good
Trade multilateralism at risk
Synopsis: About WTO’s crisis, various challenges faced by WTO and the way forward. Contents1 Introduction 2 What crisis WTO is facing today? 3 What are the challenges that WTO currently faces?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the global trade body. Currently, it is facing a serious existential crisis. The upcoming WTO ministerial meeting which… Continue reading Trade multilateralism at risk
Why India needs an urbanization policy?
Synopsis: Cities are drivers of economic growth. As India urbanizes, it must ensure that its cities offer a decent quality of life and facilitate job creation. Introduction According to UN projections, from a population of 377 million in 2011, Indian cities are projected to house 870 million people by 2050. However, cities face several challenges… Continue reading Why India needs an urbanization policy?
Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Synopsis: The court can question the legal validity of the Acts, but that does not mean that the Right to protest can be halted from implementation. Introduction Earlier, the Supreme Court questions the farmers’ protests against the Centre’s farm laws on grounds that the matter is sub judice(under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited). The court… Continue reading Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 India’s coal reserves3 What are the reasons behind the shortage?4 What is the global scenario?5 What is the likely impact of coal shortage?6 What can be done to improve the situation? Introduction India is staring at a coal crisis as it faces an acute coal shortage. Coal supplies in major… Continue reading Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise
