Synopsis: New Quarterly Employment Survey, its key findings, various challenges associated with the survey and the way forward Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment released the results of a new Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) for April-June 2021 for the organized (formal) sector. It represents establishments employing ten or more workers. The surveyed sectors were manufacturing, construction,… Continue reading The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Road accidents can be reduced
Synopsis: India road accident status highlights the importance of road safety in India. Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways decided to award Good Samaritans who save the lives of road accident victims with the cash prize. Read more: Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Launches Rewarding Scheme for Grant of Award to… Continue reading Road accidents can be reduced
World Is Entering A New Moon Age
Synopsis: About NASA’s Artemis programme, various consequences of India joining the programme and how India needs to tackle all this. Introduction On September 7, 2019, India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander crashed in a cloud of lunar dust no human would witness. It had experienced a “hard landing” on a desolate patch of the lunar surface. It shows the difficulties of the operation and ‘optimism… Continue reading World Is Entering A New Moon Age
WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
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. Introduction In its recent air quality guidelines (AQGs), the WHO said that the impact of poor air quality on public health is at… 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. Introduction Women in India often faced a lot of discrimination owing to the patriarchy. It does not only impact her social life but takes a toll on her professional one also. What is the status of women in India? The gender gap in India has… 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. Introduction Children are future assets for any nation. Thus, it is important to take care of their development. In India, where several children are malnourished, it is important to study the research carefully and then frame the policies according to that.… 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. 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
