News: Supreme Court (SC) judges expressed dissatisfaction with the Delhi and central governments for not doing enough to correct the dire situation of pollution in NCR. As per the World Air Quality Report of 2020, published by IQAir, 22 out of the 30 most polluted cities in the world are in India. Delhi’s pollution, in… Continue reading Fresh air has become a luxury in Delhi
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Wanted: New leaders to tackle climate change challenge
News: CoP 26 has been successful in making countries commit to climate change mitigation policies. However, many issues have still been left unaddressed due to politics. COP27, therefore, should be led by a collective of experts and leaders, who can accelerate the implementation of the action plan towards net-zero. In this context, climate change governance needs… Continue reading Wanted: New leaders to tackle climate change challenge
Tehran’s white flag in Vienna
News: Iran’s new delegation joined the seventh round of talks in Vienna for the revival of a joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA). Read here: Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal What is the status of progress in talks? Iran has shown an inclination that all the issues can… Continue reading Tehran’s white flag in Vienna
Putin’s visit must be used to realize the potential of India- Russia ties
News: Russian President Vladimir Putin is on one day visit to India. What are the expectations from the summit? India and Russia are expected to begin a 2+2 dialogue Involving defence and foreign ministers. Both countries are expected to sign a ten-year defence pact. and Mutual logistical support agreement for each other’s armed forces. However,… Continue reading Putin’s visit must be used to realize the potential of India- Russia ties
Nagaland killings aren’t a mere ‘blunder’
News: In a counter insurgency operation by Assam Rifles, in Mon district in Nagaland, more than a dozen people and a jawan were killed. Though the union Home Minister has announced a special investigation team to probe the matter, there are reports of violent responses. Why N-E is a unique case wrt security and peace?… Continue reading Nagaland killings aren’t a mere ‘blunder’
Explained: Konyak tribe numbers make them crucial to peace talks
What is the News? At Least 14 civilians were killed in the firing by security forces in Mon District in Nagaland. The civilians killed in this incident belonged to the Konyak Community. About Konyak Tribe Konkyak is one of the major tribes of Nagaland that reside mostly in the Mon district. They are also found… Continue reading Explained: Konyak tribe numbers make them crucial to peace talks
What the NFHS data reveals about inequality in India
News: The release of the NFHS data and the NITI Aayog’s study on developing a multidimensional index of poverty (MPI) has led to a considerable amount of discussion. In recent articles, experts have pointed out the existence of regional inequality in development, using many statistics in support of their argument. However, a detailed examination (by… Continue reading What the NFHS data reveals about inequality in India
National Family Benefit Scheme is in urgent need of revival
News: The National Family Benefit Scheme (NFBS), which is meant to help the survivors in difficult circumstances, is losing its purpose now. About National Family Benefit Scheme 1) Launched in 1995 under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). 2) Restricted to BPL families. 3) Rs. 20000 will be given as a lump sum assistance to… Continue reading National Family Benefit Scheme is in urgent need of revival
Plea in Delhi HC opposes legalisation of same-sex marriages under Hindu Marriage Act
What is the news? A plea, by an NGO, before the Delhi High Court, has sought that same-sex marriages should not be permitted under the Hindu Marriage Act. Background: The plea comes at a time when at least eight petitions seeking legalisation of same-sex marriages in India under the Hindu Marriage Act (HMA), the Special… Continue reading Plea in Delhi HC opposes legalisation of same-sex marriages under Hindu Marriage Act
India finalises cooperation plan to revive Covid-hit Sri Lanka economy
What is the news? India and Sri Lanka have agreed to a four-pronged package comprising initiatives on food and energy security to help mitigate Sri Lanka’s economic crisis. What is the four-pronged package that has been finalised between India & Sri Lanka? 1). Urgent food and health security package that includes an extension of a… Continue reading India finalises cooperation plan to revive Covid-hit Sri Lanka economy
