Source: Indian Express Relevance: Countering China’s border aggression against India Synopsis: We can face China by giving bigger roles to the navy and air force and downsizing the army by 200,000 men. China: An aspiring world power Huge defence budget: China is an aspiring world power that spends $252 billion on its defence budget, as… Continue reading Countering China means more role for Navy and Airforce
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A Bill to stop strikes at ordnance factories
Source: Indian Express Introduced: Lok Sabha (22nd July 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha (3rd August 2021) and Rajya Sabha (5th August 2021) Present status: Received the assent of the President on the 11th August 2021. About the Essential Defence Services Bill Relevance: This is an example of government powers to restrict the function of pressure… Continue reading A Bill to stop strikes at ordnance factories
MGNREGA was safety net for workers during first wave, but there are holes in it now
Source: Indian Express Relevance – MGNREGA is one of the most famous and biggest employment programs. Any issue in this program can affect millions of lives. Synopsis: There are issues in the disbursement of MGNREGA wages. Background The MGNREGA, among other social security programmes, can be a powerful safety net for the poor. For instance, it… Continue reading MGNREGA was safety net for workers during first wave, but there are holes in it now
The direction that the NCF needs to take
Source: The Hindu Relevance: National Curriculum Framework has to include democratic principles. Synopsis: Shaping a National Curriculum Framework using only the National Education Policy will be shortsighted. About the National Curriculum Framework: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has tasked the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs) to develop four State… Continue reading The direction that the NCF needs to take
Bringing skills and education closer
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Skill development and education need to be integrated to provide better results. Synopsis: Skill development is a multi-dimensional problem. But the linking skilling and education is one of the crucial ones. The situation of skill development in India: Over 70 percent of India’s workforce is concentrated in firms with less than 20… Continue reading Bringing skills and education closer
China-led South Asian Initiative
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understanding China’s strategy in undermining India’s role in South Asia Synopsis: China-led South Asian initiative feels like yet another attempt by China to create a parallel bloc in South Asia to counter India. Background Bangladesh has said that India too can join the China-led South Asian initiative for COVID-19 vaccines and… Continue reading China-led South Asian Initiative
How Open Network for Digital Commerce could disrupt India’s e-commerce space?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Important for understanding the impact of ONDC on India’s ecommerce sector. Synopsis: Dominated by a few players, ecommerce presents a legitimate case for intervention. But government should proceed with caution as it comes with risks. Background The central government has recently set up an advisory council for Open Network for Digital… Continue reading How Open Network for Digital Commerce could disrupt India’s e-commerce space?
Federalism and cooperatives
Source1: Business Standard ; Source 2: The Hindu Synopsis: SC verdict has brought clarity in the regulation of co-operatives. Also, it has firmly stated that Reforms in the cooperative sector should not be at the cost of federal principles. Background In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court this week struck down certain provisions of the… Continue reading Federalism and cooperatives
India must directly engage with Taliban 2.0
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India’s future Afghan policy in the light of American exit from Afghanistan. Synopsis: India must reset its Afghan policy. Engagement with Taliban is a reality which cannot be ignored. Background With the withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan in process, New Delhi has decided to ramp down its civilian presence… Continue reading India must directly engage with Taliban 2.0
How lack of proper identification of arrested persons slows down legal process?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Remedies to make our legal system much more efficient Synopsis: Pan-India guidelines for service of summons, warrants, grant of bail can help make the system quicker and more efficient Background: A recent judgment of the Delhi High Court in Sunil Tyagi vs Government of NCT has highlighted the deficiency in criminal… Continue reading How lack of proper identification of arrested persons slows down legal process?
