Source: This post is based on the article “Making the Paralympics count” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Paralympics empowering disabled people Synopsis: This is the chance to improve the conditions of the disabled pursuing sports and to refresh the way we view disability. Contents1 Context:2 What are the problems disabled people… Continue reading Making the Paralympics count
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Its time to build BRICS better
Source: This post is based on the article “Its time to build BRICS better” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: To study the importance of BRICS. Synopsis: Although BRICS grouping succeeded up to a point, it now confronts multiple challenges. Contents1 Context:2 What is BRICS?3 Structure of BRICS4 What is the Importance… Continue reading Its time to build BRICS better
Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
Source: This post is based on the article “Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation” published in The Times of India on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Reservation for women in the legislature. Synopsis: Providing reservations for women in a way that makes the parliament gender equal. Context: With women performing excellently in sports, cinema & other… Continue reading Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Source: This post is based on the article “7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Relevance: To Understand PMJDY Recently, PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PM-JDY) has completed its 7 successful years of implementation. What is PMJDY? It is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to… Continue reading 7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
The vaccine’s last mile problem
Source: This post is based on the article “The vaccine’s last-mile problem” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Universalisation of vaccination programme. Synopsis: In vaccination programmes, which have complex delivery requirements, the last mile means to make or break. Context The article highlights the problem of increased inequalities in vaccination, which have… Continue reading The vaccine’s last mile problem
The strategic signal of an Indian presence in the South China Sea
Source: This post is based on the article “The strategic signal of an Indian presence in the South China Sea” published in The Livemint on 31th August 2021. Relevance: This article explains India’s presence in the South China Sea. Synopsis India’s naval manoeuvres in the South China Sea annoy China, but such bold signalling plays… Continue reading The strategic signal of an Indian presence in the South China Sea
Key priorities for employment policy
Source: This post is based on the article “Key priorities for employment policy” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2021. Relevance: Employment Generation in India and Employment strategy for India. Synopsis: Measures that generate income for the poor are more important than modifying the applicability threshold for labour laws. Context Several decades of relatively high… Continue reading Key priorities for employment policy
The broken promise of justice in rape cases
Source: This post is based on the following articles. “Rape & insensitivity” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021 “The broken promise of justice in rape cases” published in the Indian Express on 30th August 2021 Relevance: To understand crimes against women. Synopsis: Despite stringent laws, crimes against women continue. The problems go far… Continue reading The broken promise of justice in rape cases
The purpose of literature
Source: This post is based on the article “The purpose of literature” published in The Hindu on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the value of Indian literature. Synopsis: It is through inclusive and diverse writing that we get a socio-cultural understanding of the nation. Contents1 Introduction2 What should be the purpose of literature?3 What… Continue reading The purpose of literature
Guarding Democracy
Source: This post is based on the article “Guarding democracy” published in the Times of India on 30th August 2021. Relevance: To understand the significance of free speech. Synopsis: The governments seek to suppress free speech. However, no vibrant democracy can be formed if it lacks free speech. Contents1 Context2 What is the role of… Continue reading Guarding Democracy
