What is the news? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched and taken part in several initiatives in 2021. Several of these initiatives are: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme (EBSB) National Youth Parliament Festival: It was organized to hear voices of youth through deliberations at district, state & national levels. National Road Safety… Continue reading Year End Review: Department of Youth Affairs
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Defence Minister inaugurates Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University
What is the news? The Defence Minister has inaugurated the Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University. He also launched a Scholarship Scheme, worth Rs 10 crore, for the wards of Defence Personnel of the three Services. What is the purpose of Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University
China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso
What is the news? China is building a bridge across the Pangong Tso Lake. Where is China constructing the bridge? China is constructing a bridge in Eastern Ladakh connecting the North and South Banks of Pangong Tso. The bridge is located in Chinese territory. But the bridge would significantly bring down the time for People’s… Continue reading China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso
The lethal use of drones can’t carry on as a global free-for-all
News: With the advancement in drone technology and a lack of global norms, the second drone age has been marred with high-end violence using drones. Hence, the regulatory oversight of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) should be an international priority. Without it, the only certainty is that drone technology will continue to advance everywhere. There will… Continue reading The lethal use of drones can’t carry on as a global free-for-all
The 21st century challenge for democracy
News: The 20th century was seen as the century of democracy’s expansion. But the recent factors like rise of authoritarian regimes, parties with huge majority and hype of nationalism have somewhat endangered democracy. If it has to be prevented from this decay, then the public discourse around questions of its meaning, purpose and limits… Continue reading The 21st century challenge for democracy
The deafening silence of scientists
News: Recently there have been various instances where many political representatives and public figures have presented ideas and boasted facts that are nothing but pseudoscience. But what is even more surprising is the lack of opposition from the leading scientists of the country. Contents1 What are these instances? 2 What are the implications of such… Continue reading The deafening silence of scientists
Safety at all costs: On implementation of safety protocols in fireworks industry
News: Four workers lost their lives in a blast at a fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu on the day of the new year. The accident happened due to mishandling of chemicals. What are the reasons behind the accident? Non enforcement of safety protocol. Leasing out the industry unit to others and unauthorised manufacturing products. … Continue reading Safety at all costs: On implementation of safety protocols in fireworks industry
Food security policy formulation: What can India learn from other countries?
News: India has transformed itself from a food-deficient country characterised by the ship-to-mouth situation of the 1960s, to the present day, when vulnerable sections of the population have enhanced access to food. Many challenges still remain, and this is where India can learn from international experiences. Must Read: Food security in India and its challenges… Continue reading Food security policy formulation: What can India learn from other countries?
Forex party is ending: ON US Fed Balance Sheet Tapering
News: US Federal Reserve (Fed) is increasing the speed of balance sheet tapering. As mentioned in the news, US Federal Reserve (Fed) will double the pace of its balance sheet tapering and end its net asset purchases by mid-March 2022. Balance sheet tapering means gradual slowing of the pace of the Fed’s large scale asset purchases, which was aimed at… Continue reading Forex party is ending: ON US Fed Balance Sheet Tapering
India’s rights record, America’s blinkered vision
News: India’s friendly diplomatic relation with the U.S is providing India a certain immunity from international criticism. Instances where the U.S has taken an accommodating view w.r.t India, despite some concerns? Firstly, the issues of purchasing S-400 from Russia. Despite the US voicing out their disinterest in purchasing military equipment, their administration did not think… Continue reading India’s rights record, America’s blinkered vision
