Making it Count: Including Disability in the NFHS-6 for Effective Policy Formation Context: The recent decision of the Union government to exclude disability-specific questions from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and Intervention) (Health) (Gender) (Issues relating to development) Prelims: National […]
Unchecked Power and Diminished Rights Context: The Karnataka High Court’s recent dismissal of Twitter’s challenge against blocking orders by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) raises concerns about the right to free speech and unchecked state power in content takedowns. Relevance: GS-02 (Government […]
Constitutional Implications of Governor’s Dismissal of Tamil Nadu Minister Context: In a recent development, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi, issued an order dismissing V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in the Council of Ministers of Tamil Nadu, citing concerns that his continuation in office could […]
India-Africa Partnership and the Roadmap for the Future Context: The growing importance of Africa in India’s global engagement and the need for a stronger partnership between the two. Highlighting the Africa Expert Group’s report, titled ‘India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2023,’ which provides insights […]
The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice Context: The recent developments regarding the Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS) implemented by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). The FCI imposed quantity restrictions and prohibited states from procuring wheat and rice through OMSS auctions. The […]
Spiralling Food Prices: A Call for Inflation Management in Pursuit of Sustainable Growth Context: The rising prices of essential kitchen staples have once again posed a significant challenge for Indian households. From tomatoes, onions, and potatoes to tur dal and rice, the prices of these […]
Unraveling the Constitutional Conundrum: An Analysis of the Delhi Services Ordinance Context : The legal battle between the Delhi government and the central government over control of services in the National Capital Territory (NCT) has been an enduring saga, spanning eight years and multiple rounds […]
India Rankings for Higher Education Institutions Context: The recently released India Rankings for 2023 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has sparked discussions about the state of higher education institutions in the country. While the rankings serve as a benchmark, there are certain issues […]
Analyzing the Employment-Generation Needs in the Indian Economy Context: The dive into the employment requirements of the Indian economy, questioning whether the proposed job creation targets are sufficient to address the nation’s unemployment crisis. Relevance: GS-03 (Indian Economy, Growth and Development) Prelims: Prime Minister Employment […]
A Model for Quality and Inclusive Education Context: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), a system implemented by the Ministry of Education in India to evaluate and rank higher education institutions, has highlighted an intriguing aspect regarding Tamil Nadu’s approach to education. The latest NIRF […]