News: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India released a report titled “state finances, study of budgets of 2021-22 “. Contents1 What does the report talk about?2 What steps have been taken for urban governance empowerment in the past?3 What are the challenges in urban governance?4 What measures should be adopted to address urban governance? What… Continue reading Urban governance: Democratise and empower city governments
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Data on sanitation: NFHS data offers a reality check for claims of Swachh Bharat success
News: Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation released the National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) Round-3 (2019-20). But NARSS data shows some discrepancies with the NFHS 5 data. What are the findings of NARSS data on sanitation? NARSS is aligned with the SBM and is implemented through private agencies. It measures the performance of each… Continue reading Data on sanitation: NFHS data offers a reality check for claims of Swachh Bharat success
“Broken houses-MP, MLAs suspensions have become cross party blunt instrument of maximalist power politics ”
News Supreme Court has raised concern over frequent suspension of MPs/MLAs and also stated that if this trend is a “danger to democracy”. Why have been some recent instances of suspension of MP/MLAs have come under criticism? 12 Rajya Sabha members were suspended in the winter session-Since the allegation of misbehaviour were from the time of monsoon session, the opposition complained… Continue reading “Broken houses-MP, MLAs suspensions have become cross party blunt instrument of maximalist power politics ”
Why do Indian do so well abroad
News: In times of hyper-nationalism, there comes an interesting note on who is ruling the world. Currently, CEOs of many companies are Indians including Microsoft, Twitter etc. Also, many Indians can be found heading important political positions across the global level, for instance, Kamala Harris Vice President of the USA, Yasmin Trudeau as a state… Continue reading Why do Indian do so well abroad
Deepening debt crisis in SL strokes crisis over Chinese lending
News: Sri Lanka struggling financially to pay for its imports. This raised questions about Chinese lending to the South Asian nations as part of its Belt and Road initiative programme. Contents1 Why Sri Lanka is struggling financially?2 Why Sri Lanka is blaming China for its economic crisis?3 What is China response to the crisis in… Continue reading Deepening debt crisis in SL strokes crisis over Chinese lending
Genocide convention: Preventing genocide
News: Speeches of Yati Narsinghanand have ignited the debate of hate speech. The Speeches called for violence against Muslims, a clear threat to minorities. This also goes against India’s international legal obligations like the convention on prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide of 1948, which has been signed and ratified by India. What is… Continue reading Genocide convention: Preventing genocide
Think, give-and-take to expand trade relations
News India in 2020 declined to join the Chinese led RCEP. This fueled the concerns of trade isolation and to overcome this India has been trying to forge some bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs). What are the initiatives taken by India in this direction? India has been generally following a ‘Look West’ approach and has initiated FTA… Continue reading Think, give-and-take to expand trade relations
Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Can Pakistan put off change again?
News: Pakistan has recently released its National Security Policy, which acknowledges the need for change in its state. But the policy did not talk about how the change will go. Must read: Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat What is the present crisis with Pakistan… Continue reading Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Can Pakistan put off change again?
India-Japan relations: How the India-Japan friendship can help global peace, prosperity
News: The year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. It is based on the theme “building a future for our centenary.” which means to create a future and propel both countries towards the 100th-anniversary landmark and beyond. Read here: Prospects of India- Japan Relations About the History… Continue reading India-Japan relations: How the India-Japan friendship can help global peace, prosperity
India-Taiwan relations: India Must Give Taiwan A Helping Hand
News: To counter the aggressive China policies, India should not repeat its mistake and work towards consolidating Taiwan’s position globally. Contents1 What China is doing to annex Taiwan? 2 Why China’s claim for Taiwan is not valid?3 What should Taiwan do to secure its place?4 What is the significance of Taiwan for India?5 Why and how India… Continue reading India-Taiwan relations: India Must Give Taiwan A Helping Hand
