News: The NFHS data is a well-structured and unique one. Further, the findings of NFHS and the Census figure are no means comparable. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise About the NFHS Read here: What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What do the NFHS findings signify on the sex ratio? NFHS-5 results indicate… Continue reading Reading sex ratio trends in NFHS-5 data
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Age and marriage: On raising the age of marriage for women
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. The government has taken this decision based on the recommendations of the Committee headed by Jaya Jaitly. Must read: Raising the legal age of marriage for women –… Continue reading Age and marriage: On raising the age of marriage for women
The realm of ideas must always be free and fair
News: US Congress recently approved a bill to ban imports from Xinjiang that might be the result of forced labor. Must read: U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs Why was the reason behind the USA move? The new world order after World War 2 was based on liberal ideas like freedom of… Continue reading The realm of ideas must always be free and fair
Bangladesh – Model or Miracle?
News: Bangladesh got Independence in 1971. The then war-torn country referred to by many as basket-case, is now a developmental model for growth and human development. A basket-case is a country or organization that is in severe financial or economic difficulties, one that is unable to pay its debts. In which areas, Bangladesh is doing… Continue reading Bangladesh – Model or Miracle?
Summoning CEC, EC to PMO is outrageous
News: Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners were summoned by the PMO to attend a meeting with the Principal Secretary(PS) to the PM. This move has come under criticism, as the independent Election Commission of India(ECI) is a gift of the Constitution to the nation. Must Read: Independence of EC is reducing – Explained, pointwise Why the… Continue reading Summoning CEC, EC to PMO is outrageous
For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
News: Recently, the Russian President visited India for 21st India – Russia Annual summit. Read more: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested Talks about China during the visit During the visit, India’s problems with Chinese aggression were raised. In return, Russia ensured… Continue reading For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
Soft power: Who does it help?
News: Nations export culture, ideology, and people to create soft power. They export because they have a competitive edge, superior education system, rich culture, superior political system, and military might. Read more: Hard knocks for soft power What are the benefits of Soft power? 1. Competitive edge for the “exporter” nation: Since people retain cultural… Continue reading Soft power: Who does it help?
For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
News: Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has released draft guidelines for building disabled-friendly infrastructure in police stations, prisons etc. Why does the need arise? Effective policing is needed of the hour, and more so for the disabled who face challenges of accessibility. Even the Supreme Court had pointed out in Patan Jamal Vali vs The State… Continue reading For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
Addressing cross border insolvency
News: Recently, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has published a draft framework for cross-border insolvency proceedings based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Why there is a need for a separate law for cross-border insolvency? Cross-border insolvency involves a situation where an insolvent debtor has assets or creditors in more than one country. Thereby, a… Continue reading Addressing cross border insolvency
Covid 21 months after it struck: Is it a replay of the Spanish Flu?
News: The current pandemic pattern shows the present situation of covid worldwide. What are the official mortality data shows? The data on mortality from Covid-19 shows that the pandemic seems to be reducing. Covid mortality has declined. There have been two distinct waves, and America and Europe are reeling under the third wave. What are the… Continue reading Covid 21 months after it struck: Is it a replay of the Spanish Flu?
