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. Introduction During the 90s, tectonic shifts in global politics prompted the dialogue on Non Aligned Movement 2.0. Today, again, India stands on a global politics… 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. Introduction The recent UNESCO report State of the Education Report (SOER) for India: “No Teachers, No Class”, highlighted various challenges associated with school education in India. Click… 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. 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 will be held in Geneva, provides an opportunity to save this institution. What crisis WTO is facing today? The crisis is related to… 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 → Introduction India is staring at a coal crisis as it faces an acute coal shortage. Coal supplies in major plants across the country are at critically low levels. On an average, most power stations had only 3-4 day’s of coal. This is way lower than the government guidelines which recommends supplies of… Continue reading Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021
What is the news? Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 has been awarded to German scientist Benjamin List and Scotland-born scientist David WC MacMillan “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.” What is asymmetric organocatalysis? Catalysts are substances that control and accelerate chemical reactions, without becoming part of the final product. For example, catalysts in cars transform toxic substances in exhaust fumes into harmless molecules. … Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021
Sensing heat: On 2021 Nobel for Physiology or Medicine
What is the news? This year Nobel prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for the discovery of mechanism through which our body perceives temperature and pressure. Read more – Explained: Nobel Prize in Medicine 2021 Significance of the discovery Our ability to sense touch and temperature, particularly harmful temperature (too high or too low) determines, how to interact with… Continue reading Sensing heat: On 2021 Nobel for Physiology or Medicine
Climate change: 14% coral reefs lost since 2010, says study
What is the news? As per a report, world lost its 14% coral reefs in last 10 years. The reason being ocean-acidification, warmer sea temperatures and local stressors such as overfishing, pollution, unsustainable tourism and poor coastal management. The report by Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) was drawn from a global dataset gathered by… Continue reading Climate change: 14% coral reefs lost since 2010, says study
