News: The article addresses the allegations leveled against the bureaucracy. Lately, bureaucracy has been criticized by many newspapers. It has been called bloated, inefficient, self-serving, obstructive, corrupt, and non-responsive to people. This article addresses these allegations against bureaucracy one by one. Why the allegations against bureaucracy are misplaced? Bloated bureaucracy: According to ILO (International Labour… Continue reading How Those Critiquing Bureaucrats Get It Wrong
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India’s new rare diseases policy offers a lifeline to many
News: India needs a rare diseases policy to address the health issue of those for whom the cost of treatment is extremely high. India requires a policy that is entirely focused on rare diseases, especially blood-threatening diseases, whose burden is huge in India. Read more: All about Rare Diseases What is the burden of haematological disease… Continue reading India’s new rare diseases policy offers a lifeline to many
We need greater global cooperation
Synopsis: The rivalry between USA and China is unfolding on a global stage. This is also creating a problem of consensus on global problems, which requires urgent attention. Introduction Secretary Antony Blinken outlined the US approach to China: “Competitive when it should be, collaborative when it can be, and adversarial when it must be.” While… Continue reading We need greater global cooperation
AUKUS could rock China’s boat in the Indo-Pacific
News: Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) security agreement is not a new development. Its root lies in the historical background of these countries. Contents1 What makes AUKUS alliance a traditional and natural alliance?2 What are the other reasons behind the formation of AUKUS alliance?3 What are the challenges to AUKUS alliance?4… Continue reading AUKUS could rock China’s boat in the Indo-Pacific
What we need to fix our judicial system
News: The recent case involving the son of a famous celebrity highlighted the “bail-jail” connectivity issue. A recent case has highlighted an important issue, that grant of bail by a court does not automatically immediately releases an accused. Bail orders are required to be deposited in the physical letterbox of prisons, within a timeframe of… Continue reading What we need to fix our judicial system
Summitry in the East and India’s Asean ambitions
Contents1 News2 What are the initiatives adopted by various countries in the ASEAN region?3 What were the challenges within the group of ASEAN countries?4 What should be India’s strategy in the ASEAN region? News Recently, the 18th India-ASEAN summit and 16th East Asia Summit has occurred. Over the last few days two major summits, ASEAN… Continue reading Summitry in the East and India’s Asean ambitions
Trade and climate, the pivot for India-U.S. ties
News: The climate and trade and its interplay have a huge potential in strengthening further relationship between India and USA. However, issues needs to be tackled to realize that potential. India and the USA have forged a strategic relationship over time. Their recent cooperation in creating a free and open Indo-Pacific advancing democratic values and… Continue reading Trade and climate, the pivot for India-U.S. ties
Kashmir’s fragility has more complex reasons
Synopsis: Recently there has been an increase in violence in Kashmir. This needs careful analysis to avoid the failure of the Kashmir Policy. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the ground reality?3 What is the role of Pakistan and China in the violence in Kashmir?4 How India can solve violence in Kashmir? Introduction Several civilians and armed… Continue reading Kashmir’s fragility has more complex reasons
In the wake of China-US rivalry, India needs to reboot its ASEAN strategy
Synopsis: India needs a comprehensive effort to promote a better India-ASEAN relations. Introduction Indian PM in the recent ASEAN Summit extended his support for the centrality of ASEAN and also to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Read more: Prime Minister co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit India and ASEAN relations Read here: India-ASEAN What are the challenges… Continue reading In the wake of China-US rivalry, India needs to reboot its ASEAN strategy
Indian students are interesting keen on overseas opportunities
Synopsis: Indian students use many methods to obtain visas to study abroad. Contents1 Introduction2 How do Indian students use various opportunities to study abroad?3 Why studying abroad is an attractive option for Indian students?4 What are the hurdles in studying abroad? Introduction With the international borders began opening up, Indian students are now preparing themselves to… Continue reading Indian students are interesting keen on overseas opportunities
