News: India decided to abstain, along with China and the United Arab Emirates, from a UNSC resolution which is for condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Contents1 What does the Indian move in UNSC signify?2 In what ways Russia is important to India?3 What are the things which shape the Indian foreign and strategic policy?4 What are… Continue reading A pragmatic tightrope walk
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India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
What is the News? A delegation from India left for Namibia to discuss cheetah translocation logistics with the Namibia Government. About Cheetah The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Cheetah is, in fact, the only large carnivore to have become extinct in Independent India. IUCN Status:… Continue reading India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
The perfect storm: On Russia’s Ukraine gambit
News: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and possible sanctions by the US will impact India adversely. Contents1 What is the impact on the Indian economy?2 Visible impacts3 How it will impact India’s defence supplies?4 Why India is heavily dependent on Russia for defence supplies?5 What is the way forward? What is the impact on the Indian… Continue reading The perfect storm: On Russia’s Ukraine gambit
The Russia effect: Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has bleak implications diplomatically & economically. India won’t escape them
News: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and possible sanctions by the US will impact India adversely. What are the probable adverse impacts on other countries? Implications for Europe: If the US supports Ukrainian resistance groups, Europe will see a conflict that can drag out for months, or more, with all kinds of possible consequences. Implications for… Continue reading The Russia effect: Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has bleak implications diplomatically & economically. India won’t escape them
Kyiv, The World & US – On Ukraine crisis
News: Russia deployed its troops near Ukraine’s borders. This has raised several concerns about what steps will the world countries adapt if the situation gets worse. Read here: Russia – Ukraine crisis | Timeline What will be the consequences if Russia invades Ukraine territory? On Russia: US can impose CAATSA sanctions on Russia and put Russia out of… Continue reading Kyiv, The World & US – On Ukraine crisis
On legally enforcing Fundamental Duties: Wrong call
News: Supreme court has been hearing a PIL that seeks to legally enforce fundamental duties. It has also issued notice to the centre and states for the same. Fundamental duties (Article 51A) are in the form of general directives to citizens to display some “ideal” conduct in their public lives. However, they are not justiciable… Continue reading On legally enforcing Fundamental Duties: Wrong call
Online courses by autonomous colleges: UGC gets Bold
News: UGC (University Grants Commission) is planning to allow autonomous colleges that are under top-100 ranks in the NIRF subject rankings or having NAAC-grade higher than 3.26 to offer online degrees from the next academic session. What are the implications of this move? Quality education: Although many universities are offering online degrees but allowing prestigious… Continue reading Online courses by autonomous colleges: UGC gets Bold
How central agency is looking to strengthen network for monitoring groundwater situation
What is the News? Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is aiming to strengthen its existing network of hydrograph monitoring stations for a better assessment of the situation of groundwater in Delhi. About the status of groundwater exploitation in India India is home to 16% of the world’s population, but only holds 4% of the world’s freshwater… Continue reading How central agency is looking to strengthen network for monitoring groundwater situation
UGC to let 900 autonomous colleges offer online degrees
What is the news? University Grants Commission(UGC) will be releasing a framework that will allow 900 additional colleges to provide online degree courses to students. Note: Presently, only Universities are allowed to offer remote degrees via online courses. What will be the key features of this new framework by UGC? Firstly, around 900 autonomous colleges… Continue reading UGC to let 900 autonomous colleges offer online degrees
‘Habitat destruction brings us zoonoses to mental health issues’
News: The article talks about the research and the reason behind the increase in infectious and other diseases because of human activities. What are the problems associated with human actions? Climate Change: Up to one billion people are at risk of undernutrition because of climate change disruptions of seafood globally. Many countries in the Global South,… Continue reading ‘Habitat destruction brings us zoonoses to mental health issues’
