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
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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?
Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Is this the first time such an incident has happened?3 What is GitHub?4 What action has been taken till now? What is the news? The open-source software repository service GitHub is in the news after it was used to create and share an offensively named app that sexually harassed Muslim… Continue reading Explained: What is GitHub, at the centre of online sexual harassment probe?
Developing Trincomalee oil tank farm: What the deal means for India, Lanka
What is the news? Recently it was announced, that Indian Oil Subsidiary Lanka IOC would be given 49% stake in the joint development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank farm with Ceylon Petroleum Corporation keeping 51%. This arrangement is for the next 50 years. The next step is three formal agreements: two between CPC and LIOC… Continue reading Developing Trincomalee oil tank farm: What the deal means for India, Lanka
Explained: China’s border law and India
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the new law?3 Why this law has been brought?4 What are its implications for India? What is the news? China’s new law on land borders, passed on October 23, has come into effect from 1st Jan 2022. This has happened at a time when, – The border standoff… Continue reading Explained: China’s border law and India
Preparing for green energy shift in 2022
News: The world is preparing itself for an energy transition from fossil fuel to green energy. Around 133 countries have pledged to a “net-zero carbon emissions date. Most govts, corporates and civic entities have also shown determination to “phase down” and eventually phase out fossil fuels from their energy basket. However, world is still highly dependent on… Continue reading Preparing for green energy shift in 2022
Don’t support minimum support prices
News: Legal MSP is an illogical, expensive and inefficient policy instrument. Unless farmers move rapidly towards high-value agriculture, there is not much scope to achieve better incomes for smallholders in an economically efficient and sustainable way. What is the actual reach of MSP regime? If one uses the Census and National Accounts data, – The… Continue reading Don’t support minimum support prices
India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
News: India’s foreign policy in 2021 followed a style of openness and readiness to deal with friends and foes alike. From selective alignment, India moved to universal engagement, even to the extent of convening meetings with antagonists. About India’s foreign policy in 2021 Relations with the US and its allies: India took active engagements with… Continue reading India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
Recognize kids as Individuals and not just as learners
News: Pandemic has brought a lot of problems for the education sector although students, teachers have tried to adapt to these ever-occurring disturbances, but challenges still remain. 1) Issue of diversity and inequality– While some students campaign to bring their various gadgets to the classroom for more integrated learning, plenty more continue to struggle for even… Continue reading Recognize kids as Individuals and not just as learners
Explained: Two new vaccines, an oral pill against Covid-19, and how they work
What is the news? India has approved two more Covid-19 vaccines, Corbevax and Covovax under emergency use authorization.It has also approved an antiviral drug, Molnupiravir to fight against COVID-19. Must Read: What is Molnupiravir, the Covid-19 pill approved by India? What is Covovax Vaccine? Covavax is manufactured by Serum Institute of India(SII) and has been… Continue reading Explained: Two new vaccines, an oral pill against Covid-19, and how they work
