Synopsis: Separating sex and gender in the country’s biggest socio-economic survey is necessary. Introduction Census data is important as it acts as a base for many other surveys in the country. This is because the census data is a better enumeration of categories of gender. But still, the Census is far from perfect. About the… Continue reading Non Binary genders need more visibility in India’s Census 2021
Its time for national conversation on how to live with the virus
Synopsis: The goal is not to eliminate the infection, but to reduce sickness and mortality. Introduction This article highlights the impact of Covid on people’s lives and what can be expected in the future. Given that virus is constantly evolving, how we shape our policies is crucial for a healthy society. What are the limitations… Continue reading Its time for national conversation on how to live with the virus
Spirit of federalism lies in the constitution
Synopsis Legislation in a federal setup needs careful consideration while dealing with laws in the concurrent list. Introduction Recently, various State governments raised concerns about Central unilateralism in the enactment of critical laws on subjects in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. This may undermine federal principles in India. What are… Continue reading Spirit of federalism lies in the constitution
A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Synopsis: This article explains the impact of US exit from Afghanistan on Pakistan and China. Contents1 Introduction2 How Pakistan impacted from the US exit?3 How Chinese benefitted from the US exit?4 Why does China make huge investments in South East Asia and Africa?5 How Afghanistan is different from South East Asian countries? Introduction After postponing… Continue reading A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Synopsis: Technology businesses are most effectively regulated through a judicious mix of law and technology. To regulating technology, we cannot have one without the other. Contents1 Introduction2 How a revolution is going on in data regulation?3 What do these initiatives imply?4 What is India’s approach on data regulation? Introduction At a high-level ministerial meeting recently,… Continue reading Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Synopsis: Growth of Digitalisation in India is catalysing the growth of innovative Healthtech startups and this gives India an opportunity to address the issues plaguing India’s Public health care. What are the issues plaguing India’s public health care? COVID has put the focus back on India’s inadequate healthcare infrastructure, which has been affected by issues… Continue reading Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Grow up, states: CMs should know central resource transfer won’t go up. They must fix their own finances
Synopsis: States have no option but to be fiscally aatmanirbhar. Contents1 Introduction2 How has Fiscal federalism changed over time?3 What is the issue between Centre and States?4 What should be the way forward for the states? Introduction Recently, TN released a white paper that talked about the state fiscal condition is not good and the… Continue reading Grow up, states: CMs should know central resource transfer won’t go up. They must fix their own finances
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #110 : RN Choubey Board, English literature Optional, Mechanical Engg
Board: RN Choubey sir Date of Interview: 2nd September Background: B.Tech ( Mechanical Engg.) Optional: English literature To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What are non-state actors? Are Naxals non-state actors? You mentioned corporations as non-state actors too. Could you explain? Your opinion on the trend of demolishing statues in the… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #110 : RN Choubey Board, English literature Optional, Mechanical Engg
Chief Ministers Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare
What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister has addressed the Chief Minister’s Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare. The objective of the Conference To highlight the salient features of Atma Nirbhar Krishi and to enable States to enhance farmers income. It was also an occasion to share innovative initiatives undertaken by the… Continue reading Chief Ministers Conference on initiatives and schemes for farmers welfare
Account Aggregators: new framework to access, share financial data
What is the News? State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank and Federal Bank have joined the Account Aggregator(AA) network that will enable customers to easily access and share their financial data. What is an Account Aggregator(AA)? Account Aggregator is a non-banking financial company… Continue reading Account Aggregators: new framework to access, share financial data
