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NCERT’s textbook ‘rationalisation’ exercise raises questions of political intent, is at odds with progressive thrust of NEP

News: It is reported that the NCERT is going to introduce sweeping changes in social science textbooks for Classes VI to XII. It will involve deletion and modification of certain contents of the NCERT books The NCERT’s Rationale The changes are being introduced as a “rationalisation exercise”. This is aimed to reduce the curriculum load… Continue reading NCERT’s textbook ‘rationalisation’ exercise raises questions of political intent, is at odds with progressive thrust of NEP

India and Australia: Partners with shared interests and entwined

News: The Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Australia is going to make a visit to Japan and India. India-Australia relations In general (1) Both have a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which is full of practical, and tangible actions. (2) Both hold annual leaders’ summits and biennial 2+2 talks involving foreign and defence ministers. (3)… Continue reading India and Australia: Partners with shared interests and entwined

Sukanta Chaudhuri writes: Education plan for disbanded Agniveers is alarmingly vague

News: Recently, the government of India introduced a new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, Agnipath. What are the educational benefits provided to Agniveers? Two major plans have been mooted. First, those joining after Class X can proceed to a Class XII certificate through the National Institute of Open Schooling. Second, a special three-year degree programme… Continue reading Sukanta Chaudhuri writes: Education plan for disbanded Agniveers is alarmingly vague

Explained: How lightning kills, and how to be safe when it strikes?

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lightning?3 Lightning Strikes in India4 Lightning Prone Areas in India5 What steps are being taken against lightning strikes?6 How can the impact of Lightning strikes be mitigated? What is the News? Seventeen people have been killed by lightning over the last two days in various parts of Bihar.… Continue reading Explained: How lightning kills, and how to be safe when it strikes?

Explained: What are bird strikes and how they can affect flights

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Bird Strikes?3 What is the impact of Bird Strike on aircraft?4 What causes Bird Strikes?5 What steps have been taken to avoid Bird Strikes? What is the News? Recently, at least two bird strike incidents have happened. Following both of these incidents, the aircraft had to return back… Continue reading Explained: What are bird strikes and how they can affect flights

Explained: Why is single-use plastic being banned in India from July 1

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Single use-plastic?3 How much is Single use-plastic produced globally?4 Which Single-use plastic items have been banned by the Government?5 Why has the Government banned these single-use plastic items?6 How will the ban be enforced?7 How is the world dealing with Single-use plastic? What is the News? The Government… Continue reading Explained: Why is single-use plastic being banned in India from July 1

Madan Sabnavis writes: The jobs puzzle

Context: While the government’s intent to add over a million jobs in the next 18 months is laudable, the task is audacious and challenging from both an administrative and financial point of view. Contents1 Important reports regarding employment2 Problems with the Unemployment data3 What is the situation wrt unemployment in India?4 Why Start-ups cannot be… Continue reading Madan Sabnavis writes: The jobs puzzle

India buys more coal from Russia, and urea from the US — diversifying supply sources is good policy

News: India’s imports of Russian coal in June are reportedly expected to be the highest in at least seven and a half years. This comes alongside Russia displacing Saudi Arabia to become India’s second-largest oil supplier after Iraq in May. Neither of these are unwelcome developments, nor the fact that India has, for the first… Continue reading India buys more coal from Russia, and urea from the US — diversifying supply sources is good policy

Arun Prakash writes: Agnipath, between the lines

News: Recently, the government of India introduced a new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, Agnipath. Contents1 How do other nations solve their challenges with armed forces?2 What is the main challenge faced by the Indian armed forces?3 What is the reason for the challenges faced by armed forces?4 What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading Arun Prakash writes: Agnipath, between the lines

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