Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the new amendment passed by the TN government to ban online gaming and the court verdict around it Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 The justifications cited by the Government4 Madras High Court’s observation5 Issues with the legislation Synopsis Tamil Nadu government, driven by the desire to control the menace of… Continue reading Not always fair game
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China’s border games
Source: Business Standard Relevance: China’s border strategy against India Synopsis: China’s strategy of push and shove to solidify its position along the LAC requires bold and decisive action from India. Context Recently, China’s President made a three-day visit to Tibet. Featuring prominently in his programme was the Tibetan town of Nyingtri (or Nyingchi) which is… Continue reading China’s border games
Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of the committee in its 12th report:4 Way Forward: Synopsis: The 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan did not take present-day issues like climate change into account. This calls for a renegotiation of the treaty through discussion and deliberation among the two countries. Background:… Continue reading Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
Why are government schools not the first choice?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the challenges faced by government schools and suggest remedies to them. Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction3 Advantages of government schools:4 Challenges with the Government schools:5 Suggestions to improve government Schools: Synopsis Improving the infrastructure of government schools will make them more attractive. Introduction Recently, The Patna High Court has recently asked… Continue reading Why are government schools not the first choice?
A language ladder for an education roadblock
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the advantages, challenges, and suggestions in promoting learning in the mother tongue. Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Why does India need to promote learning in the Mother tongue?4 Learning in the mother tongue – Global practices:5 Learning in the mother tongue – In India:6 Challenges faced during learning in the mother… Continue reading A language ladder for an education roadblock
A Check list for Trust Base Governance in the country
Source: Livemint Synopsis: The slogan of Sabka Sath , Sabka Vikas aivam Sabka Vishwas needs trust of all stakeholders. So we need to work out a strategy towards ‘trust-based governance’. Working to achieve ‘trust-based governance’ requires: Work and social harmony leading to peace and which should check all forms of fundamentalism. Reliable data and statistical… Continue reading A Check list for Trust Base Governance in the country
Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Context:3 What are the Court judgements regarding reservation?4 SC Verdict on 102 Amendment Act 2018 Synopsis: The reservation has always been a sticky and political issue. While some time back Government gave constitutional status to NCBC, now Government is coming up with a move for states to make their own… Continue reading Cabinet passes bill restoring power of states to make their own OBC lists
Why valley is still distant, With end of Articles 370 and 35(A), there’s peace, hope and democracy in J&K
Source: The Indian Express (Article 1 and Article 2) Relevance: This article explains the situation of J&K ever since the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A Contents1 Synopsis:2 The government argued that:3 Many of these have failed to materialize because:4 Way Forward Synopsis: With the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, it is… Continue reading Why valley is still distant, With end of Articles 370 and 35(A), there’s peace, hope and democracy in J&K
No Fundamental Right To Strike
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the Parliament’s Right to restrict the fundamental rights of the armed forces. Contents1 Synopsis2 Previous such strikes by government employees and government actions:3 An Example from Gandhi:4 Supreme Court observations:5 Conclusion: Synopsis While the government seeks to reform the Ordnance Factory Board, the workers seem to stall the… Continue reading No Fundamental Right To Strike
Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Relation of SDG 2 (Zero-Hunger) with other SDGs:4 Challenges in achieving zero hunger Synopsis According to UN, Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns.… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
