Source: Down To Earth (Article 1, Article 2) Relevance: It is a critical analysis of the UP’s new proposed population policy. Synopsis: UP’s new population policy and draft law try to use punishment as a tool to control fertility levels. However, evidence shows that focusing on the education and empowerment of women can yield better results.… Continue reading Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness
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Getting all Indian tap water may be desirable. But what’s really needed is safe drinking water
Source – The Indian Express Relevance – Clean drinking water is a basic human necessity. It must be ensured by resolving all the challenges. Synopsis – Clean and safe drinking water situation in India and possible solutions to improve water stressed situation. About Jal Jeevan Mission [National Rural Drinking Water Mission] Announced on August 15,… Continue reading Getting all Indian tap water may be desirable. But what’s really needed is safe drinking water
Accepting radical otherness
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Religious tolerance is essential to preserve and protect Indian diversity. Synopsis: The U.S.-based Pew Research Center’s survey has thrown up an interesting finding on religious tolerance in India. Contents1 Introduction:2 Key findings of the survey:3 Impact of the survey:4 How to preserve Indian Diversity?5 Kochi model of diversity observed by Ashis Nandy:… Continue reading Accepting radical otherness
Why UP’s proposed population control bill is bad as policy and politics
Source: The Hindu Relevance: UP’s Population control policies have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Synopsis: UP’s population control measures should tackle the socio-economic issues in the UP rather than seeking a stringent approach towards population control. Introduction: A new draft Bill prepared by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Law Commission seeks to control the population by introducing… Continue reading Why UP’s proposed population control bill is bad as policy and politics
Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need
Source: Down To Earth Relevance: Artificial Intelligence can help discover copper deposits Contents1 Synopsis:2 About Copper resources:3 Applications of Copper:4 Formation of Copper resources: Synopsis: Artificial Intelligence can help discover copper deposits formed along with ancient mountain ranges over the past 80 million years. About Copper resources: The global need for copper, however, could increase by… Continue reading Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need
Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Laws related to marriage are very important to save individual’s from exploitation. All obsolete laws must be reconsidered. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Conjugal Rights:4 What is the provision under challenge?5 Why has the law been challenged?6 What has the court said about the law earlier?7 Conclusion: Synopsis: A petition has… Continue reading Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
How we fail our culture
Source: Times of India Relevance: Culture and heritage should be given importance in government policies. Presently, it is being neglected. Synopsis: India is a great civilization. But no government makes institutional investments for protecting its heritage. Status of priority to culture and Heritage in India Successive governments in India have given neglected culture One, Cabinet… Continue reading How we fail our culture
Sudden interest in ‘population control’ in Assam and UP points to political bad faith
Source: The Hindu and The Indian Express Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on welfare-based approach Synopsis: States should tackle the socio-economic issues confronting India’s largely youthful demography rather than seeking a stringent approach towards population control. Introduction: A new draft Bill prepared by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Law Commission seeks to control the population… Continue reading Sudden interest in ‘population control’ in Assam and UP points to political bad faith
Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About Uttar Pradesh’s population policy3 India’s population control measures since Independence4 Need for population control measures5 Challenges with the population control policies6 Suggestions to control population Introduction Presently, India’s population stands at nearly 134 crore. According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs estimates, India’s population will reach 1.5 billion by 2030.… Continue reading Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding the present phase of Globalization is important to understand the future of Global countries. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the new era of globalization3 The level of globalisation at present4 New Globalisation and India Synopsis: India could play a leadership role by helping set common standards for the democratic world in this new… Continue reading The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
