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. Situation before Russian invasion: NATO countries, except USA and UK, were reluctant in spending at least 2 percent… Continue reading RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
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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. What could have been the impact? India’s global image and reputation of being a responsible nuclear power is challenged by the incident. India and… 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. What were the reasons that compelled the WHO to bring these guidelines? Globally, between 13,865 and 38,940 lives are lost yearly… 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. How the western countries have responded to the Ukraine Crisis? The West has imposed what are supposed to be the harshest sanctions ever… 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
An open data policy won’t work without earnest implementation
News: On 22 February, India’s ministry of electronics and information technology (MEITY) released its draft India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022 for public consultation. Read – About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Need for bringing the draft Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022 Utility in delivery of public services: The… Continue reading An open data policy won’t work without earnest implementation
New guidelines for lower fees in private medical colleges
News: New National Medical Commission guidelines on fee structure at private medical colleges to kick in next year. Status of medical seats in India There are 85,000 medical seats in India. There are 41,190 seats in 276 private colleges and 43,237 seats are in 286 government colleges. Fee Structure of the medical seats till now… Continue reading New guidelines for lower fees in private medical colleges
What ails medical education in India
Context: India’s medical education system has attracted a lot of adverse attention due to the medical students being evacuated from Ukraine. There are issues like delay in post-graduate counselling because of reservation-related litigation. Also, Tamil Nadu legislating to opt out of NEET. Issues in Indian Medical Education A serious demand-supply mismatch: The MBBS degree continues… Continue reading What ails medical education in India
