Synopsis: With incidents of mob justice and vigilantism increasing, it becomes important to understand the dimensions of the word Vigilante. Introduction This article highlights how the word “Vigilante” has different meanings in two different democracies. What is Vigilantism? It is a process of law enforcement undertaken without legal authority by a self-appointed group of people.… Continue reading Two democracies and their vigilante problem
Going down the wrong path
Synopsis: India slips on indices of freedom and the government has not even acknowledged there is a problem. Introduction Recently, the government decided to leverage the monitoring of select Global Indices to drive reforms and growth in the country”. The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office of the NITI Aayog, set up in September 2015, will… Continue reading Going down the wrong path
E-Shram needs some hard work to get going
Synopsis: India’s challenge of providing social security benefits to unorganized workers can be revamped through initiatives like E-Shram. Introduction The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE) launched the E-Shram, the web portal for creating a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW), which will be seeded with Aadhaar. What is e-Shram Portal? e-Shram Portal is a database… Continue reading E-Shram needs some hard work to get going
Recruit transgenders to foster greater diversity
Synopsis: As society talks more about gender inclusion, we need to take a deeper look at all the dimensions of gender. Introduction Recently, Tata steels have welcomed transgender individuals as candidates for their job openings. Also, Dutch paints in collaboration with National Small Industries Corp opened a painting academy designed to focus on the training… Continue reading Recruit transgenders to foster greater diversity
As children come back to school, they will need both time and patience
Synopsis: As the schools will soon reopen after the pandemic induced gap, what should be the factors that should drive the education system? Introduction Pandemic has had a negative impact on the education of children with students facing up to 57 weeks of school closure. They might have forgotten what they had learnt. But there… Continue reading As children come back to school, they will need both time and patience
Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts
What is the news? The National Sample Survey (NSS) in its latest findings mentioned that Doubling farmers’ income by 2022 is not feasible. The findings also mentioned reasons such as reduced earnings from crop production and increased debts for not achieving it. The findings also highlighted the need for a strong policy response to reverse the trend.… Continue reading Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts
Government sets up ‘bad bank’ to clear the NPA mess
What is the News? Cabinet has cleared a ₹30,600-crore guarantee programme for securities to be issued by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited(NARCL) for taking over and resolving non-performing assets(NPAs). What is NARCL? NARCL is India’s first-ever “Bad Bank”. It has been incorporated as an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) under the Companies Act. Purpose: It… Continue reading Government sets up ‘bad bank’ to clear the NPA mess
NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched a report titled ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’. Read more: NITI Aayog to Launch Report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’ What are the Key Findings of the Report? India is home to 11% of the total global urban population. By 2027, India… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
EU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy
What is the News? The European Union has released a new Indo-Pacific strategy for boosting economic, political and defence ties in the Indo-Pacific. Why an EU Strategy for the Indo-Pacific? The Indo-Pacific region is increasingly becoming strategically important for the EU. The EU is already the top investor, the leading development cooperation partner and one… Continue reading EU unveils Indo-Pacific strategy
PFC issues India’s first-ever Euro Green Bond
What is the News? Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), the leading NBFC in the power sector, has issued its maiden Euro Green Bond. What is a Euro Green Bond? It is the first-ever Euro denominated Green bond issuance from India. Moreover, it is the first-ever Euro issuance by an Indian NBFC and the first Euro… Continue reading PFC issues India’s first-ever Euro Green Bond
