Synopsis: The great political task of our times is to bolster a rule based global order with a stronger and more inclusive UN at its core. Introduction Last year, the United Nations conducted worldwide consultation. It was found that the views of most of the people are almost similar. All they want is better access… Continue reading Let us revitalize multilateralism: The future of the world is at stake
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Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
Synopsis: Given the worsening situation of global hunger, ensuring food security is the need of the hour. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for this summit?3 How does the summit help?4 How has India contributed to the summit?5 How is India helping the developing world?6 What should be the way forward for ensuring equity and… Continue reading Reimagining food systems with lessons from India
A Quad alliance for emerging technology
Synopsis: To counter China’s influence, Quad announced their collaboration in the technology sector. Introduction Recently Quad Summit was held. Under this summit, a separate statement on “Quad Principles on Technology, Design, Development, Governance and Use” has been issued which is independent of the main statement. This signifies the focus of Quad countries on technology. What were… Continue reading A Quad alliance for emerging technology
NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
Synopsis: A consensus on the Nord Stream 2 could benefit Germany, Russia and Ukraine, but many hurdles remain. Introduction A 1224 km, underwater Nord Stream Pipeline 2 running from Germany to Russia across Baltic Sea has been completed recently despite controversies. It provides the shortest, economical and environment friendly route to double Russia’s gas export… Continue reading NS2 A win-win proposition: About Nord Stream 2
Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Synopsis: Experts have stated that though ABDM is a step in the right direction, India needs a commensurate push towards establishing a robust infrastructure that’ll be required for its success. What are some issues with the pilot? Public health experts are not very confident about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as… Continue reading Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
India quest for a road to Central Asia
Synopsis: India can unlock a lot of economic and geostrategic potential if it can connect with Central Asian nations. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges India is facing related to connectivity?3 Importance of Central Asian nations to India4 How India is trying to connect with Central Asia? Introduction Indian PM in a recently held SCO… Continue reading India quest for a road to Central Asia
Making parties constitutional
Synopsis: The majority of the countries do not provide constitutional status for Political parties. But it is time for making political parties constitutional. Contents1 Introduction2 What is their constitutional status?3 How the political parties are working in developed nations?4 How the political parties are working in India?5 What do we need to learn from the… Continue reading Making parties constitutional
The proposal to link Aadhaar with Voter ID is unconstitutional
Synopsis: Recently, ECI proposed de-duplication of Voter ID by linking it with Aadhar. This needs careful consideration. Contents1 Introduction2 How has the Government violated the red lines of SC Judgement?3 What is the proposal to link Aadhaar with the voter database?4 How does the ECI’s proposal stand against the proportionality test?5 What should be done?… Continue reading The proposal to link Aadhaar with Voter ID is unconstitutional
Quad v AUKUS: Anglos & Allies
Synopsis: This article explains the Anglosphere and India’s approach in international relations. Contents1 Introduction2 How the Anglosphere creates a divide around the world?3 Does India, a member of the Anglosphere?4 How Vernacular India is helping India to build its international relations?5 How India is moving ahead? Introduction The term Anglosphere includes a grouping of English-speaking… Continue reading Quad v AUKUS: Anglos & Allies
What gives rise to the rural debt trap?
Synopsis: A large proportion of the rural population is still excluded from institutional finance. Lack of marketable collateral, credit demand for consumption purposes and informational constraints are the primary reasons for it. Contents1 Introduction2 What does the AIDIS report published this month reveals?3 What does the data revealed by AIDIS imply?4 How socio-economic inequality shapes… Continue reading What gives rise to the rural debt trap?
