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Synopsis: There is a huge pool of unemployed university graduates with unfulfilled aspirations. The present situation and the steps that can be taken to address this issue. Contents1 Introduction2 What has led to an increase in the enrollment?3 What are the associated concerns?4 What are the existing challenges with vocational institutions?5 What is the way… Continue reading Future Imperfect: On unemployment

Synopsis: Covid-19 or otherwise, there is a need to ensure children are nurtured or nourished properly. Contents1 Introduction2 What is India’s triple burden of nutrition in schools?3 What are the Social factors impacting nutrition?4 What is the government’s role to tackle the nutritional problems?5 What India should further do to tackle nutritional challenges in schools?… Continue reading Getting nutrition back on the school high table

Synopsis: Conditions of granting bail under NDPS act are very stringent. Amendments should be introduced to it to make it justiciable.  Introduction  As highlighted by the present case of Aryan Khan, the interpretation of provisions for bail under NDPS act has resulted in many suffering behind bars for years.  Must Read: Drug usage and the NDPS Act – Explained,… Continue reading Why bail proceedings for offences under NDPS Act are complex and open to abuse

Synopsis: The recent proposal to the NDPS Act does not address the issues in enforcement, instead it compounds them. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the major recommendations to the NDPS Act?3 What are the challenges that the police face in curbing drugs?4 What are the challenges associated with the proposed recommendations?5 What should be done? Introduction… Continue reading Should the NDPS Act be amended?

Synopsis: Early Childhood Education (ECE) is vital for a child’s overall development and growth. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges associated with the ECE?3 Why parental engagement is low in ECE?4 What can be done to overcome these barriers? Introduction ECE is crucial to the overall development of children, as it impacts their learning and… Continue reading Grant the focus back on Early Childhood education

Synopsis: India has numerous acts dealing with foreigners, refugees etc. But it needs a comprehensive National law. Introduction In December 2019, the Indian government introduced the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, which sought to make “illegal migrants” from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan from a specific religion to get citizenship. This shows that India still lacks a… Continue reading Refugee adoption in India call for the adoption of a specific law

Synopsis: By stalling the process of extradition of Kim Davy, Denmark has shown contempt for Indian institutions. Contents1 Introduction2 What has been the history of the extradition issue?3 What was the impact of this on India-Denmark relations?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction Kim Davy, a citizen of Denmark was prime accused in the… Continue reading ‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop

Synopsis: Any programme aimed at deterring or reversing radicalization must focus on the ideological commitment that enables violence. Introduction Recently, multiple suspects have been arrested in the ISI terror module. During the investigation, it was found that online radicalization played an important role in the recruitment of members, preparation and execution of extremist activities by the… Continue reading India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation

Synopsis: Governments must focus on lowering prices and reducing regulatory constraints rather than focusing on ease of doing business. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the efforts made by India in improving ease of doing business?3 Why India should focus on cost of doing business?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the IMF’s executive board expressed… Continue reading Cost of Doing Business

Synopsis: The proposal to introduce a Deshbhakti curriculum for patriotism needs to be carefully analyzed. Contents1 Introduction2 What is nationalism, and why does India need it?3 What are the risks of hyper-nationalism?4 On what should the government focus more on? Introduction Recently New Delhi government announced a proposal to introduce a curriculum for patriotism for… Continue reading Our children don’t need a ‘deshbhakti’ curriculum