News: With Russia building up tanks and troops along Ukraine’s eastern front, the atmosphere of war has been created. Contents1 What is the historical background of Ukraine?2 What is the Russian stand on the ongoing crisis?3 What is the reaction of West Countries?4 Why Ukraine-Russia conflict is bad for India? What is the historical background of… Continue reading On Ukraine crisis: Brinkmanship over Ukraine doesn’t bode well for India
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Explained: India, Oman ties and why its top defence official’s Delhi visit important
News: Oman’s top defence official Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi is on an official visit to India, this signifies India – Oman relationship. What is the purpose of the visit? He is going to co-chair the 10th Joint Military Cooperation Committee (JMMC) with Indian Defence Secretary. JMCC is the highest forum of engagement between India and… Continue reading Explained: India, Oman ties and why its top defence official’s Delhi visit important
A year on from Myanmar’s ‘annus horribilis’
News: February 1 marks one year of military seizing power in Myanmar. The decade-long experiment of hybrid Democracy ended, paving way for violence, oppression and instability. Contents1 What is the background of the issue?2 What has been the result of the military takeover?3 What has been ASEAN’s role in Myanmar’s development?4 What is the role… Continue reading A year on from Myanmar’s ‘annus horribilis’
State administrative services are crucial to federalism
News: The Union Government proposal to amend IAS Cadre Rules has attracted the opposition of various states. But the state’s failed to recognise the challenges associated with the State administrative services. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the problem with the State administrative services?1.1 Shortage of officers/required… Continue reading State administrative services are crucial to federalism
India and Israel relationship: Namaste, Shalom to friendship
News: India and Israel today celebrated their 30th anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations. Read here: India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship What are the areas of cooperation between India and Israel relationship? Agriculture: Israel is helping India in water management and other innovative solutions. It is also providing training to Indian… Continue reading India and Israel relationship: Namaste, Shalom to friendship
Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Anganwadis should provide early childhood care and education
News: National Education Policy highlighted the importance of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) for young child’s early cognitive, social, and emotional development. But still, National Family Health Survey-5 found that only 13.6% of children enrolled in pre-primary schools. What are the problems with the existing system? Overwork on anganwadis: They have more focus on health and… Continue reading Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Anganwadis should provide early childhood care and education
Electoral bonds: To the poll booth, with no donor knowledge
News: Recently, the Union government authorized State bank of India to issue and encash a new tranche of electoral bonds. This again revived the debate of transparency around electoral bonds. Contents1 What is the electoral bond scheme and challenges associated with it?2 What is the stand of the government on electoral bonds?3 What are the… Continue reading Electoral bonds: To the poll booth, with no donor knowledge
Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
News: India celebrated its Republic day where several exercises were held to demonstrate the state’s power and patriotism. Along with these exercises, there is a need to adopt constitutional ideals and values in ways that embed the state and the nation in the harmony, especially in the North East. What are the problems associated with North… Continue reading Problems associated with North Eastern states: A more meaningful commitment to the Indian republic
At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
News: Recently, the Prime Minister has hosted the India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format. Both India and Central Asian Republics (CARs) have agreed on more structured engagement, including the setting up of joint working groups, on Afghanistan and Chabahar, and more educational and cultural opportunities. Must read: India-Central Asia Virtual Summit What are the challenges… Continue reading At the Centre: On India-Central Asia summit
Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
News: Neglected tropical disease day is on January 30 and it reminds that India needs an integrated approach to eliminate NTDs. What is Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)? NTDs is an umbrella term that refers to 20 medically diverse, communicable diseases that flourish in impoverished environments, tend to coexist, cause significant mortality. Why there is need… Continue reading Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: India can beat them but that needs bold action
