Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Four pillars of co-operation4 Other relevant points What is the news? India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have agreed to work on “four pillars” of security cooperation, in a recent virtual meeting of top security officials of the three countries. Background The discussion comes nine months after… Continue reading India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to collaborate on security
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An opportunity for India to pitch for holistic maritime security
Source: Indian Express Relevance: India’s role in steering the debate on maritime peace and security at UNSC. Synopsis: India undertakes the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council. India has an opportunity to ensure that the global debate on maritime peace and security is approached more holistically, rather than focussing just on the security aspect… Continue reading An opportunity for India to pitch for holistic maritime security
The Power of Population for Economies
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Population control has been debated much. However, there are other aspects that require attention. Synopsis: Governments, globally, are focussing on population control policies. However, political failure is doing more harm compared to population increase. Introduction Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus wrote in his Essay on Population—“The power of population is indefinitely greater than… Continue reading The Power of Population for Economies
A guide to resolving Assam Mizoram border issue
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Resolving the Assam Mizoram border dispute Synopsis: Both Assam and Mizoram need to be sensitive to the historical context of the border issue. Only then they can hope to solve the present dispute. Contents1 Background2 Historical context3 Core of the problem4 Assam govt’s state-centric approach5 Mizoram’s people-centric approach6 An ideal approach7… Continue reading A guide to resolving Assam Mizoram border issue
Not always fair game
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
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
