Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding industry’s role in furthering India’s outreach in Indo-Pacific Synopsis: Industry’s contribution towards bolstering India’s interests in the Indo-pacific in the light of the recently held Indo-pacific business summit. Contents1 Background2 India’s Indo-pacific strategy3 Relevance of Indo-Pacific Business Summit4 Areas of cooperation5 Way forward Background The geostrategic relevance of the Indo- Pacific… Continue reading The role that industry could play in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach
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Making India a sporting nation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Improving India’s performance in Olympics Synopsis: Factors behind India’s sporting performance in Olympics, why it lags and steps to improve it. Contents1 Factors governing performance2 GDP vs performance in sports3 Why smaller countries win more medals than India?4 Suggestions Factors governing performance There are many factors which are important in determining… Continue reading Making India a sporting nation
The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
Source: The Hindu Relevance – School education needs drastic reforms to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on education. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Challenges in education during and after the pandemic:4 Various studies on education during the pandemic:5 Suggestions to improve education and global examples: Synopsis: If school education revert to business as usual, India has to be prepared… Continue reading The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
A more humane police force
Source: The Hindu Relevance: A healthy Police system is necessary to ensure a feeling of safety and security among the masses. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Comparing the data with other countries:4 Reason behind police brutality:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens.… Continue reading A more humane police force
Health above faith
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Recently, the Supreme Court canceled the annual Kanwar Yatra and held that the health of the public and their right to life are paramount. What is Kanwar Yatra? It is a pilgrimage organised in the Hindu calendar month of Shravana (Saavan). In which Kanwarias, devotees of Shiva, make a… Continue reading Health above faith
One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
Source: Down to Earth Relevance – The issue of health and hunger is one of the most fundamental issues. All aspects related to it must be considered to ensure a healthy life for the population. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 What is a healthy diet?4 Key Findings of the report: Synopsis: The Covid 19 pandemic has raised… Continue reading One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
Co-operation ministry: Harbinger of hope?
Source: Business Standard Relevance – How the new Ministry of Co-operation can make a significant positive impact on the ground Background On July 6, the Government of India announced the creation of a new Ministry of Co-operation. Over 300 million people are members of around 800,000 co-operatives in India today. Read more – Ministry of Cooperation… Continue reading Co-operation ministry: Harbinger of hope?
How OPEC+ deal to withdraw output cut impacts India
Source: Indian Express Relevance – High global oil price contributes to increasing inflation level in India. Therefore, the decision of the OPEC+ meeting is important for India. Synopsis: OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and its allies led by Russia have agreed to gradually withdraw Covid-related production cuts by September 2022. Background: OPEC and its… Continue reading How OPEC+ deal to withdraw output cut impacts India
A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Recent political events in Nepal, probable reasons, and lessons for India Synopsis: Unfolding of political events in Nepal in light of KP Oli’s tenure and possible lessons for India. Contents1 Background2 Impact of the verdict3 Oli tenure4 Lessons for India Background On July 12, 2021, the Supreme Court of Nepal passed… Continue reading A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability
Areas of Cooperation and Competition
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Ministry of Cooperation cannot always guarantee price stabilisation and growth. Do cooperatives guarantee growth? Firstly, in 1991 it improved the terms of trade for agriculture and benefitted millions of farmers. Agri-exports zoomed, but this led to higher domestic prices. Secondly, in 1991, the finance minister wanted to delicense the dairy sector… Continue reading Areas of Cooperation and Competition
