News: Recently, the US launched the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) at the Quad meeting in Tokyo. Significance of IPEF In General Geopolitical: All its members (the US, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea and 8 other East Asian countries), share worries about China’s muscular nationalism and expansionist ambitions. Therefore, this gives the group a distinct… Continue reading The Indo-Pacific economic bloc offers India a new opportunity
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Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
News: World Health Organization recognized the immense contribution of India’s ASHA (accredited social health activists) workers by according them the Global Health Leader award. This has given due recognition to the efforts of the workers at the very bottom of the hierarchy. Why were ASHA workers awarded? The ASHAs were honoured for their crucial role… Continue reading Serving those who serve: On WHO honour for ASHA workers
The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Context: A Dalit academician, was recently arrested for an ‘objectionable’ post on the Gyanvapi mosque row. He is alleged to have promoted disharmony or enmity between religious groups (Section 153A in the Indian Penal Code) and intentionally and maliciously hurt religious sentiments (Section 295A in the IPC). His arrest adds to the trend of increased… Continue reading The executive seems more fragile than hurt sentiment
Opinion: How the Quad can become more than an anti-China grouping
News; Recently, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) before the Quad leaders’ summit in Tokyo Contents1 About the IPEF2 Importance of IPEF3 What is the response of China?4 Way Forward About the IPEF The US-led economic engagement which will promote fair trade, supply chain resilience, infrastructure, clean energy, and decarbonisation, among others.… Continue reading Opinion: How the Quad can become more than an anti-China grouping
Inadequacies of the Civil Registration System
News: Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s estimated excess deaths due to COVID-19 in India which has triggered several responses. Contents1 What has been the government’s response against WHO estimates?2 System for registration in India3 What are the issues with India’s registration system?4 Impact of COVID-19 on registration5 Way Forward What has been the government’s… Continue reading Inadequacies of the Civil Registration System
A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
News: Recently, the Supreme Court of India delivered its verdict in the Union of India vs Mohit Minerals case, where it also made several observations on the GST Council recommendations Contents1 About GST Regime2 Confusions between advisory and binding nature of GST Council’s recommendations3 What are the Supreme Court’s observations in the Union of India… Continue reading A new road for India’s fiscal federalism
Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
Contents1 News2 What is Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?3 What is the stand of India on IPEF?4 The Issue of data localisation between India and the US5 What are the issues surrounding IPEF? News Recently, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework was launched by United States President with 12 other countries, including India, as a member. The aim was… Continue reading Explained: The new Indo-Pacific bloc
Lessons from Russia for India
Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Strategic failures and success of Russia is providing lessons for the Indian military as well. What are the key lessons from Russian invasion for Indian miliary? First, it has revealed the level of effectiveness of Russian tanks. American-built Javelin or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System have resulted into destruction… Continue reading Lessons from Russia for India
Can India turn Quad into an instrument to realize its significant potential as technological power?
News: The Prime Minister of India is going to participate in the Quadrilateral Forum that brings together Delhi, Canberra, Tokyo, and Washington. The US President will visit Samsung’s semiconductor facility in South Korea during the visit. This underlines the role of critical technologies in his Indo-Pacific strategy. Importance of critical technologies They are key to… Continue reading Can India turn Quad into an instrument to realize its significant potential as technological power?
Gyanvapi: Court must follow law not faith
News: Recently, The Supreme Court has admitted petitions on the Gyanvapi mosque. At present, a controversy is raging over the Gyanvapi Mosque, which is a legacy of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707). Nature of Indian Polity India’s Constitution guarantees the principle of religious equality and protection of minority rights. As per B.R. Ambedkar, these principles… Continue reading Gyanvapi: Court must follow law not faith
