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On reservations for disempowered Dalit Christians and Muslims, a question of government’s intent

Context Union government intends to appoint a national commission to study the status of Dalits (ex “untouchable” castes) belonging to the Muslim and Christian communities. Aim of study to check the socio-economic condition of Muslims and Christian Dalits on par with Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist Dalits. Current reservation policy At present, scheduled caste reservation is applicable… Continue reading On reservations for disempowered Dalit Christians and Muslims, a question of government’s intent

Pre-Pack IBC resolution

India introduced the pre-packaged insolvency resolution process (PPIRP) in April 2021, as an alternative resolution process for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). However, it has only two cases admitted under it so far. What is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)? The IBC was enacted in 2016 to simplify insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, safeguard… Continue reading Pre-Pack IBC resolution

What is a Triple-Dip La Nina?

Parts of the world are expected to experience severe weather for the rest of the year and into 2023, as part of a rare “triple dip La Nina” event, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).  What is the “Triple-Dip” La Nina? A “triple-dip” La Nina is a multiyear cooling of the surface temperature of… Continue reading What is a Triple-Dip La Nina?

Global digital governance

Context In an interview earlier this month, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spoke about a comprehensive policy roadmap for India’s digital economy and digital governance. What is digital governance ? Electronic governance or e-governance can be defined as the usage of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by the government to provide and facilitate government services, exchange… Continue reading Global digital governance

What is the Plant Treaty?

  The ninth session of the governing body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) has recently begun in New Delhi. Theme of this years event The theme of the meeting is ‘Celebrating the Guardians of Crop Diversity: Towards an Inclusive Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework’. What is the Plant… Continue reading What is the Plant Treaty?

What is the PM PRANAM Scheme?

In order to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by incentivising states, the Union government plans to introduce a new scheme – PM PRANAM, which stands for PM Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana. What is the PM PRANAM scheme? The proposed scheme intends to reduce the subsidy burden on chemical fertilisers. This… Continue reading What is the PM PRANAM Scheme?

High Inflation in India

 Context It seems that inflation may hover around 7 per cent despite RBI’s tightening of monetary policy in the months to come. What is a simple definition for inflation? Inflation is an increase in the level of prices of the goods and services that households buy. It is measured as the rate of change of… Continue reading High Inflation in India

Vacant offices, unaware office-bearers: curious case of delisted parties

The EC has been on a mission to clean up the list of registered unrecognized political parties, deleting 284 since May for either being untraceable during a physical check or not responding to communications. Why de-list political parties? The news highlights the tale of a Bharatiya xyz Party. Its registered address, the ground floor of… Continue reading Vacant offices, unaware office-bearers: curious case of delisted parties

100 years of periyar because of whom tamil nadu became modern and progressive

Context We celebrate Periyar E.V. Ramasamy’s birth anniversary (September 17) as Social Justice Day. Who is periyar? Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy, revered as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was an Indian social activist and politician who started the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. He is known as the ‘Father of the Dravidian movement’. He rebelled against Brahminical… Continue reading 100 years of periyar because of whom tamil nadu became modern and progressive

How lower fertility rate hampers demographic dividend in number of ways

Context Though the Global population, in terms of numbers, has been steadily increasing the average global fertility rate has been consistently declining over the past 70 years. What Reports say? Reports suggest that the global population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030. According to the World Population Prospects 2022, Average number of children… Continue reading How lower fertility rate hampers demographic dividend in number of ways

Complex issue of Assisted Suicide

A renowned French filmmaker died earlier this week by assisted suicide at the age of 91. What is Assisted Suicide? Assisted suicide and euthanasia are practices under which a person intentionally ends their life with active assistance from others. These have long been contentious topics of debate as they involve a complex set of moral,… Continue reading Complex issue of Assisted Suicide

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