News: Government has released Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022. Read – Salient features of Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022 The policy would govern, “all data and information created/generated/collected/archived by the Government of India”. State Governments will also be free to adopt the provisions of the policy. What are the… Continue reading Why draft data accessibility policy is dangerous
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Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the present rules on central deputation of Deputy Inspector General-level IPS officers?3 What is the new order issued by the Centre?4 What is the need for the new order regarding central deputation of DIG-level IPS officers?5 Why are States having problems with this order? What is the News?… Continue reading Rules for deputation of DIGs: what Centre proposes to change, and why
Looking for an effective alternative to LPG
News: The government spent more than Rs 12,000 crore on near-universal access to LPG connections, Still, about six lakh people die every year due to air pollution in Indian kitchens. Contents1 What are the problems faced by the people?2 What are the other alternatives?3 What is the government doing?4 What should be the way forward?… Continue reading Looking for an effective alternative to LPG
Managing the crude price pressure
News: Russia-Ukraine conflict will have many economic implications for India, but higher commodity prices, particularly oil, will be most harmful. In case the conflict prolongs, crude oil will be expected on an average around $100/barrel in 2022, vis-a-vis $70/barrel in 2021. It would cost India 1.2 per cent of GDP i.e., for same net oil… Continue reading Managing the crude price pressure
The ‘global rules-based order’ is an idealistic myth
News: Unexpected Russian military intervention in Ukraine is the latest example of an underlying cause of decay in the international ‘rules-based’ order. Contents1 Where did the idea of an ‘international rules-based order’ originate?2 To what extent does a rules-based order really exist?3 Why a rule-based order is merely a convenient illusion?4 What is the source… Continue reading The ‘global rules-based order’ is an idealistic myth
Counting those who qualify as EWS
News: Supreme court has sought clarification from the Government regarding the basis for the income cut-off for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Government in 2019 issued a circular, which guaranteed 10 per cent reservations in civil posts and services of the GoI to the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) of the society. These sections were not… Continue reading Counting those who qualify as EWS
Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Cluster Munitions?3 What are Thermobaric Weapons?4 Is using Cluster and Thermobaric Weapons illegal? What is the News? Human rights groups Amnesty International and Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States has accused Russia of using cluster bombs and vacuum bombs in the ongoing war. What are Cluster Munitions? Cluster… Continue reading Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
The growing scourge of anti-microbial resistance needs urgent attention
News: The concerns regarding increasing Antimicrobial Resistance due to improper use of antimicrobials have become graver ever since the covid pandemic. In the past few years, alarmingly high resistance rates in pathogens of public health importance have been reported from Indian hospitals. Thus, it becomes important that the issue of AMR be given due importance.… Continue reading The growing scourge of anti-microbial resistance needs urgent attention
Why Rajasthan government’s decision to return to old pension scheme is a fiscal disaster
News: The government of Rajasthan has decided to switch back to the DPBS scheme. Contents1 What is the reason that the Rajasthan government chose the DPBS scheme?2 Why these steps have been taken?3 What challenges does it bring to the state of Rajasthan?4 What steps can be taken to address these issues? What is the reason… Continue reading Why Rajasthan government’s decision to return to old pension scheme is a fiscal disaster
What is the Montreux Convention and can Turkey use it to block Russian warships?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Montreux Convention?3 What will be the significance of this move by Turkey?4 What are the challenges for Turkey in implementing the Montreux Convention? What is the News? Turkey is set to implement Montreux convention on naval passage through Bosporus and Dardanelles straits. This would allow Turkey to… Continue reading What is the Montreux Convention and can Turkey use it to block Russian warships?
