Synopsis: As the global order shifts with the rising of China and the relative decline of the USA, India must act resolutely to secure its place in the global order. Contents1 Introduction2 The multipolar world3 What are the challenges & opportunities for India?4 How reviving SAARC will be beneficial for India?5 What is the way… Continue reading A strategy for India in a world that is adrift
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The Indian women’s movement can only grow by being inclusive
Synopsis: While learning from previous generations, feminists today must continue to make room for the concerns of persons from different backgrounds and social groups. Introduction Recently, Kamala Bhasin, an Indian developmental feminist activist, has passed away. One of her renowned quotes is the “definition of gender means the socio-cultural definition of a girl and boy,… Continue reading The Indian women’s movement can only grow by being inclusive
The pandemic is a reminder of education being a public good
Synopsis: Indian school education system faces various challenges like large vacancies of teachers, vulnerable private schools, etc. The government must act to improve the public school education system. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges associated with Teachers and their performance?3 What are the lessons learned from the pandemic on school education?4 What needs to be… Continue reading The pandemic is a reminder of education being a public good
Trade multilateralism at risk
Synopsis: About WTO’s crisis, various challenges faced by WTO and the way forward. Contents1 Introduction 2 What crisis WTO is facing today? 3 What are the challenges that WTO currently faces?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the global trade body. Currently, it is facing a serious existential crisis. The upcoming WTO ministerial meeting which… Continue reading Trade multilateralism at risk
Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Synopsis: The court can question the legal validity of the Acts, but that does not mean that the Right to protest can be halted from implementation. Introduction Earlier, the Supreme Court questions the farmers’ protests against the Centre’s farm laws on grounds that the matter is sub judice(under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited). The court… Continue reading Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
NIRF ranking does not give full picture of higher education in India
Synopsis: Recently released NIRF ranking showcased its limitation in comparison to other global rankings. Introduction Ministry of Education has released National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2021. Various lacunas are visible in the structuring of this ranking, which makes the ranking impactless. Read more: Fund and Faculty count in higher education rankings What are the different… Continue reading NIRF ranking does not give full picture of higher education in India
The challenge of going back to school
Synopsis: Guidelines on re-opening schools focus more on health measures than on addressing learning difficulties. Introduction Covid pandemic has impacted severely the education of children. With the reopening of schools, governing students is more concerned with providing sanitation and safety measures. There is less focus on bridging the study gap. What are the issues surrounding… Continue reading The challenge of going back to school
On Digital Health ID, proceed with caution
Synopsis: Government must weigh all pros and cons, learn from experiences of other countries to ensure that a good policy does not die due to poor implementation. What are some potential benefits of ABDM? – Well-organized data repositories that enable easy access to records can stimulate much-needed research on medical devices and drugs. This storehouse… Continue reading On Digital Health ID, proceed with caution
India and the geopolitics of the moon
Synopsis: Delhi should take a hard look at the emerging challenges to the current space order and its interests on the moon, and develop strategies to pursue them through a national lunar mission. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the trends indicating a renewed global lunar activity?3 How are China and Russia partnering on space-cooperation?4 How is… Continue reading India and the geopolitics of the moon
If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
Synopsis: Efficient data led to good policymaking and yield better results Contents1 Introduction2 How did the adequate data capture help people?3 What are the issues associated with data in India?4 What should government do to improve the quality of data? Introduction Today data emerges as a golden asset that is required to frame various strategies, government… Continue reading If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
