News: According to a United Nations report, India has become the country with the second longest COVID-19 pandemic-linked school closure in the world. Contents1 Why Indian schools remain reluctant to reopen?2 What has been done by the government?3 How adoption ‘PERI’ can help?4 What is the way forward? Why Indian schools remain reluctant to reopen?… Continue reading The pathology of school closure in India
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Gaming and banning: On ban on online games
News: Recently, legislative attempts to prohibit online gaming have failed under judicial scrutiny. What was the issue? First, the amendments brought to existing regulations on betting and gambling in Karnataka have been struck down by the State’s High Court. Also, last year, the Madras High Court invalidated similar amendments that targeted online rummy and poker.… Continue reading Gaming and banning: On ban on online games
Phensedyl smuggling a challenge for BSF
What is the news? Phensedyl (a cough syrup) Smuggling remains a challenge for the Border Security Force (BSF) along the India – Bangladesh border. What is Phensedyl? Phensedyl is a codeine-based cough syrup.It has been banned in Bangladesh as it was used as an intoxicant in a country that follows liquor prohibition. It was consumed… Continue reading Phensedyl smuggling a challenge for BSF
Anti-mob lynching bills passed by 4 Assemblies at various levels of non-implementation
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Mob Lynching?3 Which States have passed Anti Mob Lynching Bills?4 Why are the Bills pending?5 What are Supreme Court views on Mob Lynching? What is the news? The bills passed against mob lynching in the past four years by four states have not been implemented with the Union… Continue reading Anti-mob lynching bills passed by 4 Assemblies at various levels of non-implementation
Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
News: The Union Government proposal to amend Rule 6 (Deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954 has attracted the opposition of many states. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise What are the causes of the shortage of IAS officers in the centre? Annual recruitment… Continue reading Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
The bifurcation bugbear
News: Recently, Central government instituted a committee to resolve the bilateral issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. What are the pending issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh? Complaints over Centre’s inaction in exercising powers conferred upon it in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Dispute over distribution of goods: The two states have been complaining… Continue reading The bifurcation bugbear
Zooming in on the potential of India’s geospatial sector
News It has been one year since the new guidelines for the geospatial sector were introduced and there have been many positive developments due to this. The investment in the geospatial sector has increased significantly and there is a positive response from the private industry as well. What is the status of geospatial sector in… Continue reading Zooming in on the potential of India’s geospatial sector
ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully launched three satellites onboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C52. What are the three satellites launched by ISRO? EOS-04: It is a radar imaging satellite with a mission life of 10 years.It is designed to provide high-quality images in all weather conditions for applications such… Continue reading ISRO puts 3 satellites into orbit aboard PSLV C-52
Centre extends Police modernization Scheme
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF). The approval is for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme? The Ministry of Home Affairs has been implementing the Scheme for Modernisation of Polices Forces (MPF Scheme)… Continue reading Centre extends Police modernization Scheme
India’s semiconductor dream
News: Recently, the government has decided to extend the PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme to encourage semiconductor manufacturing in India. Contents1 Why countries are focusing more on manufacturing of semiconductors?2 What steps has been taken in India?3 What is the scope of Fab manufacturing in India?4 What is the way forward? Why countries are focusing more… Continue reading India’s semiconductor dream
