Source: The Hindu Relevance: Improving India’s performance in Olympics Synopsis: Factors behind India’s sporting performance in Olympics, why it lags and steps to improve it. Factors governing performance There are many factors which are important in determining the performance of a nation in various sports. Beyond a threshold level, the average standard of living in… Continue reading Making India a sporting nation
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The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
Source: The Hindu Relevance – School education needs drastic reforms to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on education. Synopsis: If school education revert to business as usual, India has to be prepared to confront a disaster in educational outcomes Introduction Schools have been closed for 16 months now, with no clarity on or a timeline for their… Continue reading The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
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. Synopsis: Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens. This requires harmonizing the working environment of police personnel along with the fulfillment of their… 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. Synopsis: The Covid 19 pandemic has raised poverty and decreased income levels across the globe. This has excluded almost 3… 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. Background On July 12, 2021, the Supreme Court of Nepal passed a judgement in a case demanding that Sher Bahadur Deuba be… 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 Background In his speech for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC), on July 1, 2021, Xi Jinping means said that… Continue reading Long game with Beijing
