Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the advantages, challenges, and suggestions in promoting learning in the mother tongue. Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Why does India need to promote learning in the Mother tongue?4 Learning in the mother tongue – Global practices:5 Learning in the mother tongue – In India:6 Challenges faced during learning in the mother… Continue reading A language ladder for an education roadblock
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A Check list for Trust Base Governance in the country
Source: Livemint Synopsis: The slogan of Sabka Sath , Sabka Vikas aivam Sabka Vishwas needs trust of all stakeholders. So we need to work out a strategy towards ‘trust-based governance’. Working to achieve ‘trust-based governance’ requires: Work and social harmony leading to peace and which should check all forms of fundamentalism. Reliable data and statistical… Continue reading A Check list for Trust Base Governance in the country
Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Context:3 What are the Court judgements regarding reservation?4 SC Verdict on 102 Amendment Act 2018 Synopsis: The reservation has always been a sticky and political issue. While some time back Government gave constitutional status to NCBC, now Government is coming up with a move for states to make their own… Continue reading Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists
Why valley is still distant, With end of Articles 370 and 35(A), there’s peace, hope and democracy in J&K
Source: The Indian Express (Article 1 and Article 2) Relevance: This article explains the situation of J&K ever since the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A Contents1 Synopsis:2 The government argued that:3 Many of these have failed to materialize because:4 Way Forward Synopsis: With the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, it is… Continue reading Why valley is still distant, With end of Articles 370 and 35(A), there’s peace, hope and democracy in J&K
No Fundamental Right To Strike
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the Parliament’s Right to restrict the fundamental rights of the armed forces. Contents1 Synopsis2 Previous such strikes by government employees and government actions:3 An Example from Gandhi:4 Supreme Court observations:5 Conclusion: Synopsis While the government seeks to reform the Ordnance Factory Board, the workers seem to stall the… Continue reading No Fundamental Right To Strike
Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Relation of SDG 2 (Zero-Hunger) with other SDGs:4 Challenges in achieving zero hunger Synopsis According to UN, Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns.… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Reviving tribal self-governance system Synopsis: The PESA Act is considered to be the backbone of tribal legislation in India. Proper implementation can rejuvenate self-governance system in Jharkhand. Contents1 Background2 Traditional governance system of Adivasis: Village Council3 Issues with traditional governance system4 Introduction of PESA5 PESA violations6 Way forward Background During… Continue reading Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA
Over the borderline: On Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Resolving the Assam-Mizoram border dispute Synopsis: A people-oriented approach facilitated by the Centre can help resolve Assam-Mizoram row Background The violent clashes on the Assam-Mizoram border in Lailapur on July 26th culminated in the death of five policemen and a civilian from Assam. FIRs were also filed. But, the situation now… Continue reading Over the borderline: On Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row
Measures being proposed to curb resurgence of COVID wave
Source: Livemint Synopsis Various governments have adopted various strategies for handling the Covid pandemic. Is making vaccination compulsory the right strategy? Making Vaccine Compulsory in India – will not be a good choice because: There is a mismatch between the demand and supply of vaccines. If made compulsory for any group, would lead to… Continue reading Measures being proposed to curb resurgence of COVID wave
Skills mission underperforms on training, placement goals
Source: Livemint Contents1 Synopsis 2 About the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY)3 Performance 4 Monitoring mechanism of the Scheme Synopsis Given India’s young population and vast labour force, Skills India Mission was expected to give huge dividends. However, as per the recent data, the mission seems to be underperforming. About the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) The… Continue reading Skills mission underperforms on training, placement goals
