News: India’s maternal mortality ratio has decreased from 122 to 103 (maternal deaths per lakh live births) between 2015-17 and 2017-19, shown by SRS data. India’s SDG target is to bring its MMR below 70 by 2030. What can be done to improve further? Understanding disparities: Need for different state or region wise solutions. For… Continue reading May all mothers live: on Maternal Mortality rate
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Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
Context: Article explains the global dynamics after Russia-Ukraine war. Major wars have significant consequences for the internal and international politics of the combatant nations. For instance, Indo-Pak war of 1971: Liberated Bangladesh Altered balance of power between Delhi and Islamabad New Pakistani Constitution in 1973 to democratize a nation that was dominated by the Army.… Continue reading Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
NO OVATION FOR INDIA’S STAND ON UKRAINE WAR
News: The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has put moral responsibility on India as one of the world’s largest countries and its populous democracy. At present, the Indian government has abstained in the UN Security Council vote on Ukraine. It has refused to condemn the violation of rights of the Ukrainians. What are the arguments… Continue reading NO OVATION FOR INDIA’S STAND ON UKRAINE WAR
RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
News: Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has been described as a turning point in the modern history of Europe. It has catalyzed European re-armament, rejuvenated NATO, caused Germany to reassert European leadership, and galvanized tentative Japanese militarism. Contents1 Situation before Russian invasion:2 How Ukraine crisis has restarted the European armament?3 How could it impact India?4… Continue reading RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
News: There was an accidental launch of an IAF cruise missile that landed 124 km inside Pakistan. The missile did not carry any warhead. Thus, there was no loss of lives. Contents1 What could have been the impact?2 How was the potential crisis averted?3 Argument by Pakistan4 India’s Stand against Pakistan demand5 Status of Missile… Continue reading On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
New guidelines on abortion care will help prevent more than 25 million unsafe abortions: WHO
News: The WHO released more than 50 recommendations that include clinical practice, health care delivery and law and policy interventions to support quality abortion care. The WHO also presented new guidelines on abortion care. Contents1 What were the reasons that compelled the WHO to bring these guidelines?2 Abortion related laws in different countries3 Why should… Continue reading New guidelines on abortion care will help prevent more than 25 million unsafe abortions: WHO
On resumption of international flights: Skies wide open
News: Government from next month will allow scheduled commercial international flights to resume operations. This will come as a big relief to the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors, which have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic. How has been the tourism and aviation sector been affected by the pandemic? The tourism and hospitality… Continue reading On resumption of international flights: Skies wide open
Sumy success: With Operation Ganga winding down, India must now take a clear position on Ukraine crisis
News: The 700 Indian students were finally successfully evacuated from the north-eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy through Operation Ganga. As a result of Indian diplomacy, the Ukrainians and Russians agreed to provide safe passage to the Sumy students. A humanitarian corridor was established for extraction of students which was quite challenging to be established. History… Continue reading Sumy success: With Operation Ganga winding down, India must now take a clear position on Ukraine crisis
A fresh blow to globalisation
News: There are two broad possibilities that may arise as an effect of the present Ukraine crisis – one is the reordering of international relations, and the other is declining globalisation. Contents1 How the western countries have responded to the Ukraine Crisis? 2 What, as per experts, led to the Ukraine crisis?3 How the present… Continue reading A fresh blow to globalisation
Insolvency proceeding deadline problem
News: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 aims for time bound corporate insolvency resolution process or CIRP. Although initially these timelines were adhered, but with time, considerations of factors like livelihood of those related to the company have led to delays. Due to this, the focus has shifted to revival rather than on timely resolution. … Continue reading Insolvency proceeding deadline problem
