Source: This post is based on the article “PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Context To pay homage to Jallianwala Bagh brave hearts, PM dedicated renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation. PM also inaugurated Museum Galleries at the Smarak. What… Continue reading PM dedicates renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation
India warns arms cos of action for default in offset commitments
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Government of India has started taking action against foreign armament majors for failure to fulfill their offsets obligations in defence deals. It has threatened to ban a US company and put another 11 firms on watchlist for imposition of penalties. What are offset obligations? In defence… Continue reading India warns arms cos of action for default in offset commitments
Genetically changed mosquitoes could transform Africa’s long fight against malaria
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Tackling Malaria via genetic programming of Mosquitoes. Synopsis: Genetic programming of mosquitoes along with traditional methods of Malaria prevention could help us reduce the increasing cases of Malaria globally and help reduce associated mortality. Contents1 Context2 About gene drive3 Genetically-programmed mosquitoes4 Concerns/Issues Context For Malaria prevention, some countries heavily depend… Continue reading Genetically changed mosquitoes could transform Africa’s long fight against malaria
Infrastructure development and eco-conservation should go hand-in-hand
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Balancing economic development with environmental conservation. Synopsis: Infrastructural development, though necessary, must be rooted in regional ecological and environmental realities. Contents1 Context2 Background3 Present scenario4 Way forward Context Infrastructure development in the Himalayan region such as Hydropower is disturbing fragile ecosystem and leading to issues such as landslips, avalanches and the… Continue reading Infrastructure development and eco-conservation should go hand-in-hand
It makes sense to extract value from underutilized public assets (On Asset monetisation)
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Resource Mobilisation Synopsis: National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), should be welcomed. Background Read here: National Monetisation Pipeline Project – Explained, pointwise The Rationale behind Asset Monetisation Additional Fiscal resources for states: Public assets like roadside parking slots, municipal grounds and advertising surfaces and parade grounds of police and defence services remain unused… Continue reading It makes sense to extract value from underutilized public assets (On Asset monetisation)
GoI Plus India Inc (On lack of trust b/w govt & businesses)
Source: Times of India Relevance: Industry-Government partnership Synopsis: No nation became prosperous without trust between government and business. A look at some such events that indicate lack of trust. Context In the past few weeks, a series of events have raised the question of trust between government and business. It brought back unhappy memories of… Continue reading GoI Plus India Inc (On lack of trust b/w govt & businesses)
The broken promise of justice in rape cases
Source: This post is based on the following articles. “Rape & insensitivity” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021 “The broken promise of justice in rape cases” published in the Indian Express on 30th August 2021 Relevance: To understand crimes against women. Synopsis: Despite stringent laws, crimes against women continue. The problems go far… Continue reading The broken promise of justice in rape cases
The purpose of literature
Source: This post is based on the article “The purpose of literature” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the value of Indian literature. Synopsis: It is through inclusive and diverse writing that we get a socio-cultural understanding of the nation. Contents1 Introduction2 What should be the purpose of literature?3 What… Continue reading The purpose of literature
Guarding Democracy
Source: This post is based on the article “Guarding democracy” published in the Times of India on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the significance of free speech. Synopsis: The governments seek to suppress free speech. However, no vibrant democracy can be formed if it lacks free speech. Contents1 Context2 What is the role of… Continue reading Guarding Democracy
Towards a more humane race
Source: This post is based on the article “Towards a more humane police force” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the requirements of police reforms. Synopsis: Efforts are on to improve the human rights protection regime in police stations. Context: Recently, the Chief Justice of India expressed his concerns about… Continue reading Towards a more humane race
