Source: Indian Express Relevance: Sports ecosystem in India Synopsis: Though India has a large and talented population as well as a history of sporting excellence, but still it has struggled to raise medal count. A look at the causes and suggestions to bring a change. Context In Tokyo 2020, India won first gold in athletics,… Continue reading Preparing India for a sporting future
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What ails mid-day meal scheme’s implementation?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: issues with the Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS) Synopsis: Analysis of data shows that India has fewer states now providing egg in mid-day meal schemes, even fewer are provisioning fruits and only a third of the states/UTs are giving milk to children. Contents1 Context2 Issues with MDMS3 Success under MDMS4 Suggestions Context… Continue reading What ails mid-day meal scheme’s implementation?
Arms and the Women
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand women’s entry into the army Synopsis: Gender parity in the army is happening at a slow pace and is mostly led by the courts. Introduction Recently, PM announcement to allow girls for admission in Sainik School is a welcome move that will prepare girls for equal roles & life in… Continue reading Arms and the Women
Back to basics
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Focus on inclusive and quality education. Synopsis: It is important for India to work on ways to strengthen foundational education for children Contents1 Impact of the pandemic on children’s education2 Problems that need to be addressed3 Suggestions4 Way Forward Impact of the pandemic on children’s education Pandemic & lockdowns have had a… Continue reading Back to basics
The Abrahan Accord as India’s West Asia bridge
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Study impact of Abraham accord on India Synopsis: The signing of the Abraham Accord has helped India to remove strategic obstacles & aided defence cooperation Introduction India welcomed the Abraham Accord as it will bring peace and stability to the region. This accord is beneficial for India as it removed the… Continue reading The Abrahan Accord as India’s West Asia bridge
Collegium’s list of recommendations to Supreme Court breaks a deadlock — and leaves a trace
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the issue of deadlock in judicial appointments Synopsis: The main problem behind the judicial appointment process is its opaqueness. No reasons are given for the choice of those selected or left out. This was not always so. Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV… Continue reading Collegium’s list of recommendations to Supreme Court breaks a deadlock — and leaves a trace
Lessons from India’s all cause mortality rate
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the impact of Covid 19 Synopsis: There have been allegations of the government suppressing the death data. This can be derived from the estimate of excess deaths during the pandemic period. Contents1 Estimates of excess death2 Deaths during the pandemic period3 Global Trends4 State-wise trends5 Way Forward Estimates of… Continue reading Lessons from India’s all cause mortality rate
The significance of the ” there is no data” answer
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the government’s reluctance to release data Synopsis: Governments have the tendency to escape public scrutiny. In recent days, this has resulted in the government resorting to not releasing data on sensitive issues. Contents1 Introduction2 This is evident in many cases:3 Situation before pandemic4 Widening information gap5 Way forward Introduction It… Continue reading The significance of the ” there is no data” answer
The police we need
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the demands of the contemporary police system. Synopsis: As society and polity are in transition, there is an urgent need to bring transformative changes in police management to meet contemporary needs. What citizens aspire from police To treat all the individuals equally irrespective of their financial status—rich or poor To… Continue reading The police we need
What women bring to the 21st century workplace
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To recognize qualities of women and map them according to socio-economic needs Synopsis: There is a need to see more women in positions of power, and that can only happen if they are recognized and enabled for their strengths and not for acting ‘like men’ Contents1 Introduction2 Perception against women3 Present Education… Continue reading What women bring to the 21st century workplace
