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Religious Freedom and India

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has downgraded India to the lowest ranking, “countries of particular concern” (CPC) in its 2020 report. Religious freedom in India has been a contested issue since decades. Recent moves by the govt. since the abrogation of Art. 370 which triggered the riots in Delhi has left a… Continue reading Religious Freedom and India

[pib] Petersberg Climate Dialogue

India along with 30 countries deliberated on issues of Climate Change in first-ever virtual Petersberg Climate Dialogue. Climate change negotiations are somehow put to a halt due to ongoing pandemic. Such small dialogues are keeping alive the spirit of climate action. Petersberg Climate Dialogue It has been hosted by Germany since 2010 to provide a… Continue reading [pib] Petersberg Climate Dialogue

Recovery from COVID-19 is an opportunity to create economies that are more resilient and fair

This article discusses the three principles which could form the basis for recreation of the economy devastated by the Covid-19. The first is adopting the economies of “scope” instead of economies of scale. The second is about governance and focus on bottom-up approach. And third is about empowering the people. Impact of Covid-19 on the… Continue reading Recovery from COVID-19 is an opportunity to create economies that are more resilient and fair

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2019

A report compiled by NITI Aayog has questioned the methodology adopted by an Australian based institute to rank India as the seventh-worst terrorism affected country. Despite of being a global threat, there is yet no consensus on the definition of terrorism. Despite the considerable discussion, the formation of a comprehensive convention against international terrorism by… Continue reading Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2019

Sharp fall in oil prices is opportunity for India to increase stockpile

This article highlights the opportunity that the sharp drop in the oil prices presents to India. It also highlights several issues with India’s strategic petroleum reserves and suggests ways to deal with them. We have covered an article from livemint on the same topic in the past week. Negative price in the international market for… Continue reading Sharp fall in oil prices is opportunity for India to increase stockpile

Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973): The judgment that upheld basic structure of India’s constitution

Exactly 47 years ago, the Supreme Court passed its landmark judgment in Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala, considered among the most significant constitutional cases in India’s judicial history. Major judgments of the Supreme Court are mentioned in the newscard. Aspirants are advised to memorize them all with thier key features. UPSC may ask a… Continue reading Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973): The judgment that upheld basic structure of India’s constitution

What are Deep Fakes?

Cybercrime officials in India have been tracking certain apps and websites that produce vulgar photographs of innocent persons using Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms. These images are then used to blackmail victims, seek revenge or commit fraud on social networking and dating sites. The most notorious misuse of AI is knocking the door. The Deepfake is… Continue reading What are Deep Fakes?

Who was Lord Basaveshwara?

Prime Minister has offered his homage to the 12th-century social reformer Basaveshwara on his birth anniversary. Vaishnavism and Shaivism are the two most profound strands of Bhakti Movement in Indian history. Enlist all the Bhakti Saints and their theistic philosophy and teachings. Try to spot the minute differences between them. Lord Basaveshwara Basaveshwara or Basavanna… Continue reading Who was Lord Basaveshwara?

The universal delivery of food and cash transfers by the state amid Covid-19

This focus of this article is on the universal delivery of food and cash transfer amid corona pandemic. There are some estimates of the cost of universal cash transfer and food delivery in the article and suggestion to ensure universal delivery. Universal food and cash delivery is needed The immediate need for universal food and… Continue reading The universal delivery of food and cash transfers by the state amid Covid-19

East India will require heavy investment to tide over the post-Covid loss of livelihood

The article discusses the issue of migrant labourers and the problems eastern states could face due to the return of labourers and the lack of employment opportunities in these states. The return of migrant labourers may lead to the mechanisation in the states where they worked. A relief-cum-stimulus package at least 5% of the GDP… Continue reading East India will require heavy investment to tide over the post-Covid loss of livelihood

Exercise Pitch Black 2020

Australia has informed India that their premier multilateral air combat training exercise Pitch Black 2020 scheduled in July has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 situation. All-time generic question seeking ‘match the pairs’ can be asked from the news as such.  Click here for more exercises.  Ex Pitch Black 2020 Exercise Pitch Black is a… Continue reading Exercise Pitch Black 2020

Lockdown with a human face: Immediate focus should be on alleviating hardships of poor, vulnerable groups

The article deals with the policy response to the crisis. Reducing the pain inflicted on the poor and vulnerable section should be the priority. The size and nature of the stimulus package is also discussed in the article. The dilemma of lives Vs. livelihood As the coronavirus spreads, severe dilemmas haunt policymakers. Testing of lockdown? Even the… Continue reading Lockdown with a human face: Immediate focus should be on alleviating hardships of poor, vulnerable groups

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