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
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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
Long game with Beijing
Source: TOI, Indian Express Relevance: Understanding China’s future assertive foreign policy Synopsis: China believes its own rise and the decline of the US are inevitable. India must pay attention Contents1 Background2 US provocation3 China’s policy change4 Difference b/w Chinese and American multilateralism5 Problems before China6 Concerns for India7 Way forward Background In his speech for… Continue reading Long game with Beijing
How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu, Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s future role and policy in Afghanistan, in light of American exit. Synopsis: Future course of action for India when it comes to recent events in Afghanistan. Contents1 Background2 Taliban – back to old ways3 India’s concerns4 Threat to India overblown5 India’s policy wrt Afghanistan Background With… Continue reading How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
