What is the News? The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has said it would protect the ancient Buddha statues in Mes Aynak. This is the site of a copper mine where the Taliban are hoping for Chinese investment. This Taliban’s position is in marked contrast to the time they ruled Afghanistan earlier. Earlier, they brought down… Continue reading Explained: What were the Bamiyan Buddhas, and why did the Taliban destroy them?
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How to survive and grow in a warming world
News: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest report on climate impacts. It highlights the need for adaptation. What does the report state regarding adaptation? It suggests that adaptation to climate impacts in the near to medium term can help communities and ecosystems become resilient against the threats from current and future… Continue reading How to survive and grow in a warming world
India can act today to shape tomorrow’s terms of connectivity with Pakistan
News: Recently, there have been various developments between India and Pakistan relations which were encouraging. What are some of the positive developments? – Both countries handled India’s accidental firing of a missile into Pakistan’s territory with exceptional restraint. – An Indian trader sent a consignment of sugar from India to Uzbekistan via Pakistan territory. … Continue reading India can act today to shape tomorrow’s terms of connectivity with Pakistan
The folly of an ‘atmanirbhar’ internet
News: The Big Tech companies have been alleged of the “weaponization” of digital platforms. They have been alleged to silence the Russian State media. Why the move of the big tech companies is right? The Kremlin-controlled media have created a narrative about genocide against the Russian-speaking population in Ukraine. They were doing false reports of… Continue reading The folly of an ‘atmanirbhar’ internet
A missed chance for Indo-China relations
News: Recently, Chinese leader visited India. He visited after participating in the OIC Council of Foreign Minister (CFM) hosted in Islamabad and carrying a tour to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal. It was the first Chinese leader visit to India after the military standoff in eastern Ladakh in 2020. What were the objectives behind the Chinese… Continue reading A missed chance for Indo-China relations
Hindu as minority: Government’s affidavit is consistent with the Constitution
News: This week, the Government of India submitted a detailed affidavit in the Supreme Court on the issue of who is a minority, and how minorities are defined in the Constitution. About Government’s affidavit: It states about granting minority status to Hindus in Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, a few Northeastern states, and Lakshadweep. The affidavit says… Continue reading Hindu as minority: Government’s affidavit is consistent with the Constitution
Economic crisis in the island nation has provided an opportunity for Sri Lanka and India to deepen their relationship
News: In the backdrop of the economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Sri Lanka that began on Monday. Both countries are expected to sign agreements, including in defence and maritime security. This is a follow up to the $2.4 billion financial aid India has extended over the past few months.… Continue reading Economic crisis in the island nation has provided an opportunity for Sri Lanka and India to deepen their relationship
Common University Entrance Test won’t solve the real problems
News: University Grants Commission (UGC) recently announced the introduction of the Central University Entrance Test (CUET), which is now mandatory for undergraduate admission at any of the 45 central universities in the country. What is the need for a centralised entrance test like CUET? In India there is an uneven quality of different school boards… Continue reading Common University Entrance Test won’t solve the real problems
NALSAR University shows how meaningful action can be taken for LGBTQI+ inclusivity: By listening to students
News: NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad released a draft Policy on Inclusive Education for Gender and Sexual Minorities. The University will allow one of the floors in a hostel to be a gender-neutral space for students who self-identify as LGBTQI+. In 2018, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences had established a gender-neutral space… Continue reading NALSAR University shows how meaningful action can be taken for LGBTQI+ inclusivity: By listening to students
Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
What is the News? The Supreme Court will take up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level and granting minority status to Hindus in states and union territories where their numbers have gone below other communities. What is the petition about? A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court stating that… Continue reading Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
