News: Recently, the US Supreme Court overruled the 1973 Roe vs Wade decision. It eliminated the constitutional right to abortion. Implications of the US Judgement Globally It will strengthen the feeling that women’s rights that are decades in the making can disappear overnight. The US At the level of US healthcare, around half the states… Continue reading American Tragedy – Right to abortion judgment
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How G7 could help the debt-distressed?
News: The G7 leaders are going to meet to discuss various global crises such as war in Ukraine, food insecurity, inflation, backlogged global supply chains, the pandemic response, and climate change. About G7 Members — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the US, and the European Union What are the impact of these issues… Continue reading How G7 could help the debt-distressed?
Brick by brick
News: Recently, the 14th BRICS Summit concluded on June 24. It was hosted by China and was held virtually. It revealed much about the grouping of five emerging nations. Contents1 Achievements2 What are the roadblocks in front of the BRICS?3 The Beijing Declaration4 The Way Forward Achievements The first summit was conducted in Yekaterinburg in… Continue reading Brick by brick
Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?
News: Recently, the government announced the Agnipath scheme, which fundamentally transforms the process of recruitment of armed forces. Must read: Cabinet clears Agnipath Scheme What are the advantages of Agnipath scheme? Younger military: According to the government, the scheme will bring down the average age from 32 to 26. Introduce new kinds of modern equipment to… Continue reading Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?
Can Data Surveillance Prevent The Next Pandemic?
News: Bill Gates advocates “Outbreaks are inevitable but pandemics are optional.” According to him, the next outbreak may turn out to be even more deadly and destructive. He also mentions right now is the best time to start preparing for the next virus and prevent the next pandemic. Contents1 About the status of some infectious… Continue reading Can Data Surveillance Prevent The Next Pandemic?
Stabilise Sri Lanka
News: The situation is rapidly approaching a major humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka with its Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe recently stating that Sri Lanka’s economy has completely collapsed. How bad is the situation? Sri Lanka’s PM has informed parliament that the economy was facing a far more serious situation beyond mere shortages of fuel, gas,… Continue reading Stabilise Sri Lanka
Help Afghans
News: Recently, Afghanistan has faced a severe earthquake, which is supposed to have killed around 1,000-plus people in initial estimates. Contents1 What are the major problems that are being faced in Afghanistan?2 Since Earthquake3 Why should India come forward?4 What are the challenges in giving aid to Afghanistan? What are the major problems that are… Continue reading Help Afghans
OP Agarwal, Nitya Kaushik write: Training Karmayogis at all levels is a must for inclusive development
News: Recently, the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi programme to build civil service capacity received a $47 million boost from the World Bank. History of Training programmes for capacity building of the Civil Servants? At Senior Level Before 1985: Higher civil servants received two-year induction training. It was done to equip IAS officers to be… Continue reading OP Agarwal, Nitya Kaushik write: Training Karmayogis at all levels is a must for inclusive development
Heal the nation before healing the rest of the world
News: News: The Centre is developing an exhaustive online repository of all categories of health-care professionals in the country, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and the “Heal by India” initiative Contents1 About the move2 What are the reasons for such a move?3 Other important measures taken by the government4 Way Forward About the move… Continue reading Heal the nation before healing the rest of the world
NCERT’s textbook ‘rationalisation’ exercise raises questions of political intent, is at odds with progressive thrust of NEP
News: It is reported that the NCERT is going to introduce sweeping changes in social science textbooks for Classes VI to XII. It will involve deletion and modification of certain contents of the NCERT books The NCERT’s Rationale The changes are being introduced as a “rationalisation exercise”. This is aimed to reduce the curriculum load… Continue reading NCERT’s textbook ‘rationalisation’ exercise raises questions of political intent, is at odds with progressive thrust of NEP
