Synopsis: Malnutrition is a serious problem for India. Biofortification can help us address it Introduction Malnutrition is still rampant in India despite it being the world’s top or second-largest producer of most food items, such as staple cereals, pulses, fruit, vegetables, and milk. Biofortification can be a helpful tool in alleviating this problem. What is… Continue reading Nutrition through biofortification
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Empathy through Education
Synopsis: Social and Emotional Learning is not fluff; it is an important goal in education. Introduction The article highlights the importance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as an important tool of education. India’s recent National Education Policy also highlights its importance in children’s development. What is SEL? It forms the foundation of human development, for… Continue reading Empathy through Education
A spike – India must prioritise vaccines to States and districts that are at greatest infection risk
Synopsis: Given the Indian population, vaccinating all adults itself is a challenge in India, given that supply challenges still persist. Introduction Recently, India administered a record 2.5 crore vaccine shots in a day to mark the celebration of the Prime Minister’s birthday. It is equivalent to the populations of the whole of Australia, two-thirds of… Continue reading A spike – India must prioritise vaccines to States and districts that are at greatest infection risk
Who is the hollow CAA really meant to protect?
Synopsis: The CAA was never meant to help asylum seekers and protect persecuted people. Introduction The government evacuated many of its citizens and Afghan nationals from the Hindu and Sikh minorities after the Taliban takeover. But these people would not be given Indian nationality under Citizenship Amendment Act because of the provisions mentioned in it. It provides… Continue reading Who is the hollow CAA really meant to protect?
Explained: The AUKUS agreement to equip Australia with n-subs – About Nuclear Submarines
Synopsis: This article explains the difference between conventional and nuclear-powered submarines. Further also explains India’s nuclear-powered submarines. Introduction Recently a new Trilateral Security Partnership grouping has been formed between the US, UK and Australia (AUKUS) for the Indo-Pacific. As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the US within 18… Continue reading Explained: The AUKUS agreement to equip Australia with n-subs – About Nuclear Submarines
Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
Synopsis: Anyone within range of China’s expanding navy will have to build capabilities faster and/or work more closely with the US. Introduction The article highlights how China, over the years, has strengthened its military capabilities while other countries are lacking behind. What is the defence expenditure of various countries in comparison to China? USA:… Continue reading Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
Act and Friction: On appointment to tribunals
Introduction There is friction between government and judiciary over the powers and limitations of law-making on the recently passed Tribunal Reforms Act. It contained provisions that had been struck down by the Supreme Court earlier. Read more: Supreme Court remarks on tribunal law is latest flashpoint between legislature, judiciary What did the government do? Cherry-picking… Continue reading Act and Friction: On appointment to tribunals
Breaking the Glass Walls: On gender equality
Synopsis: We need to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Barriers that these biases enforce for women must be knocked down at every level. Introduction Gender equality is a moral, business and an intellectual imperative. It is non-negotiable and independent of profession or affiliation or gender. Gender equality benefits both men and women. What… Continue reading Breaking the Glass Walls: On gender equality
Two democracies and their vigilante problem
Synopsis: With incidents of mob justice and vigilantism increasing, it becomes important to understand the dimensions of the word Vigilante. Introduction This article highlights how the word “Vigilante” has different meanings in two different democracies. What is Vigilantism? It is a process of law enforcement undertaken without legal authority by a self-appointed group of people.… Continue reading Two democracies and their vigilante problem
Going down the wrong path
Synopsis: India slips on indices of freedom and the government has not even acknowledged there is a problem. Introduction Recently, the government decided to leverage the monitoring of select Global Indices to drive reforms and growth in the country”. The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office of the NITI Aayog, set up in September 2015, will… Continue reading Going down the wrong path
