News: The National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 data provides certain key data regarding the level of nutrition in the country. What are the findings of NFHS on nutrition? Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise What are the challenges associated with the NFHS data? Read here: The nine lives of India’s National Family Health Survey… Continue reading Worrying trends in nutrition indicators in NFHS-5 data
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Explained: How the Prime Minister’s security is planned
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought a report after the Prime Minister was trapped on a flyover for 20 minutes by protesters in Punjab in what is being reported as a serious security lapse. Who is responsible for the security of the Prime Minister? The Special Protection Group(SPG) is responsible… Continue reading Explained: How the Prime Minister’s security is planned
‘IHU’ variant of Covid-19: few cases, limited spread
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the IHU Variant?3 Where was the IHU Variant first detected?4 How is the IHU Variant spreading?5 What is B.1.640 variant? What is the News? Scientists in France have identified a new strain of coronavirus named IHU Variant. What is the IHU Variant? IHU is another variant of COVID-19… Continue reading ‘IHU’ variant of Covid-19: few cases, limited spread
Can people’s behaviour change for better?
News: Indian PM gave the idea of LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment) at COP26 climate summit at Glasgow. But, in order to create a mass movement of an environmentally conscious lifestyle we need to bring changes in people’s beliefs, habits and behaviours. Must Read: Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) – Explained, pointwise How can we address the… Continue reading Can people’s behaviour change for better?
Gains from trade
News: Preliminary data from Ministry of commerce and Industry shows an increase in exports and imports over the pre-pandemic level. Contents1 What are the indications of a positive momentum in India’s export and imports? 2 How is the global trade scenario currently like? 3 What are the current government policies to promote India’s share in global trade? 4… Continue reading Gains from trade
On UGC’s letter to Central Universities: Wrong answer
News: University Grants Commission (UGC)’s letter has asked central universities to offer/teach courses based on student demand that is on the basis of number of enrolled students. Contents1 Why it can be a problematic move? 2 What will be the implications of the move? 3 What are the challenges that Indian higher education system faces? 4 What is… Continue reading On UGC’s letter to Central Universities: Wrong answer
Supreme court must ensure hate speech guilty are punished
News: Recently, some hate speech incidents have taken place in Uttarakhand and Delhi. Here the speakers have given Speakers made statements about killing Muslims to make a Hindu Rashtra, shooting a former prime minister and calling upon the police, leaders and the army to take up arms to indulge in ethnic cleansing. Although the government has constituted… Continue reading Supreme court must ensure hate speech guilty are punished
A partnership to carry India into net-zero future
News: With active cooperation from the private sector, India will be able to help build a more sustainable world. What are the steps taken by India to reduce GHG emission? New climate targets have been pledged by India at COP26: Read here: https://forumias.com/blog/indias-panchamrita-pledge-at-cop26-explained-pointwise/ New cutting-edge renewable technologies: India has already announced a Hydrogen Energy Mission… Continue reading A partnership to carry India into net-zero future
The 21st century challenge for democracy
News: The 20th century was seen as the century of democracy’s expansion. But the recent factors like rise of authoritarian regimes, parties with huge majority and hype of nationalism have somewhat endangered democracy. If it has to be prevented from this decay, then the public discourse around questions of its meaning, purpose and limits… Continue reading The 21st century challenge for democracy
Is GDP data a reliable way to measure the health of the economy?
News: There are serious problems with India’s GDP data. Any analysis of recovery or growth forecast based on this data must be discarded. The primary yardstick analysts use to measure the economy’s health is GDP. The RBI and multilateral agencies use GDP statistics to make claims about the future growth path. The NSO released the… Continue reading Is GDP data a reliable way to measure the health of the economy?
