Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent development in Afghanistan Synopsis: The Taliban have seized Kabul. Now, India should be a first responder in the current crisis for humanitarian and longer-term political reasons. Contents1 Introduction:2 Taliban rise to power again:3 Why the US mission failed?4 Outcomes… Continue reading As Taliban makes a rapid military advance through Afghanistan, India too must brace itself for the consequences
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Social Media regulations: Slanting posts
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the control of Social media data in India Synopsis: Social media platforms should have the same standards for the government and the Opposition Introduction Several Twitter handles, associated with the Congress and its leaders, including its former president Rahul Gandhi, were blocked by Twitter in the last few days,… Continue reading Social Media regulations: Slanting posts
We, the people, miss our houses
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the issues regarding the functioning of parliament. Synopsis: Over the years, the functioning of Parliament has declined, which is not good for a healthy democracy. So, let us understand the issue involved in the functioning of Parliament Drafting of Indian Constitution The constitution assembly held its first meeting to… Continue reading We, the people, miss our houses
Is grain fortification the only way to meet India’s nutritional challenge?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Article throws a light on pros and cons of food fortification Synopsis: As the Centre presses ahead with its plan to distribute fortified rice through the public distribution system, in order to fight chronic anaemia and malnutrition, critics have raised questions on the strategy. Contents1 Context2 Against food fortification3 For Food fortification4 Suggestions… Continue reading Is grain fortification the only way to meet India’s nutritional challenge?
Parliament is abdicating its oversight role
Source: The Hindu, TOI Relevance: The article signifies how the frequent disruptions lead to improper functioning of the house The recent session of Parliament: This session has ended abruptly, and before its scheduled date. This is the 4th straight session that ended ahead of its original schedule, other than the cancelled winter 2020 session. This led… Continue reading Parliament is abdicating its oversight role
Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the recent Supreme Court steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 About the case:4 Suggestions of Election Commission to avoid criminalisation of politics:5 Suggestions by the Supreme Court: Synopsis: While the Supreme Court issued steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. The legislature and political… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
Squaring up to India’s education emergency
Source: The Hindu and Livemint Relevance: This article explains the global Stringency Index and India’s school education system during the pandemic. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 About the Index:4 Key findings of the Index:5 Global examples:6 Suggestions to reopen schools in India: Synopsis: In making up for months of lost formal learning, there needs to be a strong… Continue reading Squaring up to India’s education emergency
Caste in stone
Source: Busines Standard, TOI Relevance: To understand the impact of the 127th Amendment act. Synopsis: Recently GoI passed legislation to enable states to declare their own OBC list. Many argue that it strengthens federalism, but we must also consider the socio-political turmoil it may cause. Contents1 Introduction:2 Changes brought by the current bill:3 The consequences… Continue reading Caste in stone
Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Issues with PMFBY Synopsis: Grievance redressal mechanism set up under PMFBY suffers from various issues, thus impairing the overall efficiency of the scheme. A look at the issues involved and measures that can be taken. Contents1 Context2 About GRCs3 Issues/concerns4 Recommendation of the panel Context The parliamentary Standing Committee on… Continue reading Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
We must not ignore the ease of going elsewhere
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Pandemic & Tourism, Freedom of movement Synopsis: The way easing how business is done is important similarly easing the cabin fever that covid restraints have given also need attention. Context Most of us are now free to move around locally, but the radius of our freedom does not extend all that… Continue reading We must not ignore the ease of going elsewhere
