Source: Indian Express Relevance: India’s Afghan policy post-US-exit from Afghanistan Synopsis: A lack of consensus on Afghanistan amongst the permanent members of UNSC means India will have to build international opinion around this topic gradually. Also, it should put pressure on Pakistan and the Taliban to make peace with Kabul. Analysis of India’s Afghan policy… Continue reading Standing with Kabul – India’s Afghan policy
Category: PUBLIC
The many hurdles for students
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the challenges faced by Indian students abroad and provides suggestions. Synopsis: Indian students studying overseas and those looking to go abroad face many COVID-related challenges Indian students in abroad: Students from China and India accounted for 47% of all active foreign students in the U.S. in 2020 Indian students… Continue reading The many hurdles for students
Addressing the quality deficit in India’s technical education
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the issues surrounding Engineering education and suggestions to improve them. Synopsis: The problems surrounding Engineering education needs immediate attention. Contents1 Introduction:2 Challenges facing Engineering colleges:3 Other challenges:4 Present status of Engineering colleges:5 Suggestions: Introduction: Engineering is an applied science. But private entrepreneurs without the subject knowledge took the… Continue reading Addressing the quality deficit in India’s technical education
Mending fences: On Goodwill among northeastern states
Source: Indian express Relevance: Assam-Mizoram dispute, its negative impact from regional, national and international perspective, steps that can be taken to resolve such disputes. Synopsis: Border tensions between Assam and Mizoram have calmed down. We need to build upon the momentum and ensure that peace and order is maintained in the North East because the… Continue reading Mending fences: On Goodwill among northeastern states
Putting an end to police brutality
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights the police brutality & steps to stop the custodial deaths Synopsis: NCRB data have repeatedly shown police brutality, violation of human rights, and even extreme instances of custodial killings. Some recent examples include: Death of fruit stall owner in Tamil Nadu Death of vegetable vendor in UP for… Continue reading Putting an end to police brutality
Securing the Indian ocean
Source: Indian express Relevance: Strengthening maritime security Synopsis: Maintaining and strengthening maritime security is a key concern for India. With an open debate on the issue in UNSC, India has a chance to showcase that maritime security requires a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder approach. Contents1 Context2 Why marine security is important for India?3 SAGAR policy4 Measures… Continue reading Securing the Indian ocean
[Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | July, 2021
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of July 2021. Click on the following link to download Monthly Compilation of The 9pm Brief for the Month of July 2021 About 9 PM Brief– With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | July, 2021
Sports sector in India: Issues and challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 India’s Progression in Sports3 Benefits of augmenting the Sports Sector4 Issues associated with the Sports Sector4.1 Governance Issues4.2 Other challenges:5 Steps taken for the sports sector6 Suggestions to improve sports7 Conclusion Introduction The conclusion of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 brought immense joy to the nation. India won its first gold medal in track… Continue reading Sports sector in India: Issues and challenges – Explained, Pointwise
ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force which guards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along the India-China border has commissioned its first two women officers in combat after they completed their training here. Women in ITBP: The ITBP started recruiting women combat officers in its cadre from 2016 through… Continue reading ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service
India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Source: Livemint What is the News? India will be calling for bids for the largest global tender for a 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh) grid-scale battery storage system in Ladakh Region. What are Battery Storage Systems? Battery storage systems are devices that enable energy from renewables like solar and wind to be stored and then released when… Continue reading India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
