Where is the strategy for dealing with learning loss during Covid?

Synopsis: As the schools reopen, it should not just be the regular business. This should be used as an opportunity to revamp the education system. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent findings?3 How future schools should be like?4 What will be the way forward? Introduction COVID has impacted the various sections of society, especially the… Continue reading Where is the strategy for dealing with learning loss during Covid?

Hardly the India- China century Deng envisioned

Synopsis: As China becomes increasingly assertive, the options with New Delhi are limited. Introduction This article is highlighting the changing trajectory of India-China relations. As China grows economically and militarily, it seems to be adopting a hardened posture towards its neighbours, including India. How both the countries talked earlier tensions in India – China relations?… Continue reading Hardly the India- China century Deng envisioned

Instead of denying slide in democratic values, India must work to fix it

Synopsis: India’s performance in global rankings in political affairs has taken a dip. This calls for deep introspection. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons for the lower rankings?3 How is the Indian democracy index is formed?4 How do we access the Indian scenario?5 What should be the way forward? Introduction India has ranked low in… Continue reading Instead of denying slide in democratic values, India must work to fix it

Partners in the Indo Pacific

Synopsis: The ‘2+2’ dialogue between India and Australia will provide substance to an already meaningful partnership. Introduction Recently, India and Australia held the inaugural 2+2 talks. The main focus of the dialogue is to implement the vision of a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific Region. What are the recent developments in India-Australia Relations? Common and shared… Continue reading Partners in the Indo Pacific

Should children be giving COVID 19 jabs

Synopsis: Vaccination has helped the world to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the debates over-vaccination of Children still continues. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the risks involved with children during the pandemic?3 What are the Short term effects of Covid vaccines on children?4 What are the long-term effects of covid vaccines on children?5 What were the… Continue reading Should children be giving COVID 19 jabs

How India ramped up its vaccination drive

Synopsis: India’s vaccination drives have evolved over the last two decades. It has overcome not just scientific challenges, but also social issues like hesitancy. Contents1 Introduction2 What were the apprehensions of the people on Vaccination?3 What were the strategies adopted for overcoming the social hesitancy?4 What is the way forward for the vaccination drive? Introduction… Continue reading How India ramped up its vaccination drive

Regulatory limbo: Digital markets are fast expanding. We need an umbrella law for platforms

Synopsis: India needs to speed up its regulatory architecture in line with the pace of adoption of digital marketplaces. Introduction One consequence of lockdowns imposed across the world during COVID was the quickening pace of economic transactions shifting from physical to digital marketplaces. Eighteen months since the pandemic hit, societies have moved towards more engagements… Continue reading Regulatory limbo: Digital markets are fast expanding. We need an umbrella law for platforms

How to boost financial inclusion

Synopsis: Greater flexibility in financial products will lead to greater inclusion of nano-enterprises, a segment which is critical to the growth of our rural economy. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present situation wrt formalization of nano-enterprises?3 What are the associated challenges?4 What is the way forward? Introduction There are 63.4 million MSMEs in India, 99%… Continue reading How to boost financial inclusion

Women self-help groups: Funding alone does not work; the government needs to listen in

Synopsis: Women-run SHGs form the backbone of our country. In order to help them to sustain for a long period, government needs to frame proper policy and provide ecosystem to the SHGs other than providing funding to them. As a whole, institutional support is needed to fully exploit their potential.  Contents1 Introduction 2 How SHGs sustained during COVID-19 pandemic? 3 What… Continue reading Women self-help groups: Funding alone does not work; the government needs to listen in

COVID-19, kidney injury and need for vaccine shot

Synopsis: Covid-19 pandemic has long-term effects on internal organs. This article deals with issues with its impact on Kidney. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the impact of Covid-19 on kidneys?3 What were research findings on the impact of the pandemic on the Kidney? 4 What are the experts’ suggestions?5 How can we manage the impact of Covid-19… Continue reading COVID-19, kidney injury and need for vaccine shot

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