News: Antibiotics have become our preferred method of treatment nowadays. This has made treatments more standardised with no customised treatment for individuals irrespective of their genetic diversity. But, the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic resistance, a worldwide health concern. Hence, we need to push for a better alternative medicine… Continue reading It’s time for a paradigm shift in how we treat illnesses
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On regulation of social media: Social Media Beware
News: Australian PM has announced new laws to help clean up social media. Contents1 What is the new Australian law?2 Why do countries need such laws?3 What is the benefit & challenges of anonymity offered by social media platforms?4 What is the stand of India on it and the way forward? What is the new… Continue reading On regulation of social media: Social Media Beware
Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
News: To address the Supreme Court’s pendency burden, Attorney General KK Venugopal plea suggested setting up at least four regional courts of appeal (RCAs). He also recommended that RCA should focus solely on constitutional matters. How does the pendency of cases affect the functioning of SC? The pendency of cases in the Supreme Court has… Continue reading Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
The many challenges before trade unions
News: Trade unions have intensified their agitation against the Codes in the wake of the government’s decision to repeal the farm laws. The labour code requires repeal for many reasons. However, as opposed to the success of farmers’ protests, the trade unions’ agitations failed in achieving their demands. What are the problems with the labour… Continue reading The many challenges before trade unions
Data regulation in India: All you need to know
News: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Personal Data Protection (PDP) bill is finally ready to table its report during the winter session of the Parliament. The JPC has prescribed a phased approach to implementing provisions of the bill. The Act will be fully active in two years. What are the major recommendations of the… Continue reading Data regulation in India: All you need to know
Reducing poverty
News: NITI Aayog has come up with India’s first multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI). It is a useful report for policymakers and NGO’s to know about the well-being of Indians on a wider set of indicators other than income. More about the report: The report figured usual states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP as India’s poorest… Continue reading Reducing poverty
Get to Business: About India – Pakistan relations
News: India and Pakistan have partially opened their land border recently. Recent trade relations between India and Pakistan After the Pulwama terror attack, bilateral trade between the two countries plummeted from around $2 billion in 2017-18 to $280 million in 2020-21 (April to February). Also read: “India-Pakistan Relations” – Pakistan to Resume Trade with India What steps… Continue reading Get to Business: About India – Pakistan relations
Making the House work
News: In India, the efficiency of Parliament is measured through the number of bills passed. Given that the government has decided to repeal three farm laws, this will raise questions on the efficiency of Parliament and the net output. What questions does it raise for Representative democracy? Repealing these farm laws will be unique as… Continue reading Making the House work
A gender turnaround in UP spells hope for women all across India
News: According to the recent NFHS-5 data, Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) overall sex ratio improved from 995 females per 1,000 males to 1,017. Further, UP also improved in various other metrics on Women empowerment. Why UP’s achievement is significant? This is significant as the state has rigid patriarchal norms, historically skewed sex ratio, high son preference… Continue reading A gender turnaround in UP spells hope for women all across India
Heartland misery: Four states hosting 30% of Lok Sabha seats are among the poorest. That’s a message for India
News: Niti Aayog has released India’s first National Multidimensional Poverty Index. Read more: One out of every two Bihar households is multidimensionally poor: NITI Aayog How much disparity is there between states? In 1991, on economic reform-eve, Bihar and Tamil Nadu were nearly at par in per capita GDP. So, the performance of these states… Continue reading Heartland misery: Four states hosting 30% of Lok Sabha seats are among the poorest. That’s a message for India
