Synopsis: NMC guidelines should consider a larger picture into account and draft the changes accordingly in the medical education curriculum. Introduction Recently National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory to all medical universities and colleges. It asked them to bring changes in the teaching methods and in the competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum. It also… Continue reading Step towards more LGBTQIA+ affirmative medical curriculum doesn’t go far enough
Aiding Afghanistan: On both humanitarian and strategic grounds, India must provide succour to ordinary Afghans
Synopsis: India can opt two-track approach to managing Afghanistan relations under new circumstances. Introduction After India’s second official-level contact with the Taliban, the Taliban revealed that India has offered to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. What is the economic situation of Afghanistan? The Taliban economy is already on the brink of collapse. Its foreign reserves were… Continue reading Aiding Afghanistan: On both humanitarian and strategic grounds, India must provide succour to ordinary Afghans
What Mauritius’ exit from FATF’s ‘grey list’ means
What is the issue? Mauritius was placed in FATF’s grey list in February 2020, however, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has moved Mauritius out of its grey list in the October 2021 plenary held last week. FATF had in the June 2021 plenary agreed that Mauritius had completed putting into force an action plan… Continue reading What Mauritius’ exit from FATF’s ‘grey list’ means
Decoding The Unicorn Nation
Synopsis: India’s demographic dividend may finally be realized through the digital dividend How COVID helped in India’s digital transformation? Though, Covid left indelible scars, but it propelled India to the top of the league of digitally connected nations. Compelled to adapt their lives and livelihoods to a 4×5” smartphone screen, the virus forced the entire… Continue reading Decoding The Unicorn Nation
What PM Gati Shakti plan means for the nation
Synopsis: The current state of infrastructure and how PM-Gati shakti will help in it. Introduction This fractionated style of policy-making and execution held back the economic development of India. The Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti plan is a step in changing the status of the progress of the nation by national Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity.… Continue reading What PM Gati Shakti plan means for the nation
More than a coal problem
Synopsis: India’s primary coal producer can only be partly blamed for the coal shortage issue, other factors needs to be seen to avert current and further crisis. Introduction India is in the midst of a coal shortage and that has led to its power plants having very little coal. As per the report of the… Continue reading More than a coal problem
No heroes at COP: On COP26
Synopsis: If COP26 fails, it will be because of misplaced targets from the West and China, and a lack of ambition and imagination from India. Introduction A few months ago, one could reasonably expect that there would in fact be a significant increase in the global ambition to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions… Continue reading No heroes at COP: On COP26
COP26: The agenda for Glasgow
Synopsis: COP26, which begins next week in Glasgow after a year’s delay, will seek to finalize the rules for the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate. Why is this important, and what else in on the agenda? Introduction Negotiators from around the world are assembling in Glasgow, Scotland, from Monday next week for COP26 (or the… Continue reading COP26: The agenda for Glasgow
Mitigating a crisis: On COP26 Glasgow climate meet
Synopsis: The COP can at best incentivize adaptation that aids a transition towards clean energy. Introduction In a week, heads of state from at least 120 countries are expected to convene in Glasgow for the 26th meeting of the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP). The annual two-week-long exercise was disrupted last year due… Continue reading Mitigating a crisis: On COP26 Glasgow climate meet
In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030: On COP 26
Synopsis: COP26 must focus sharply on reducing emissions till 2030, rather than on net zero 2050, which is too distant a goal. Introduction The stage is set for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, starting October 31. Major preparatory conferences and bilateral meetings have been held to persuade countries… Continue reading In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030: On COP 26
