India’s DPIs, catching the next wave #GS2 Context: India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) is becoming better with time. Aadhar has become the backbone of the government’s welfare initiatives. Points to ponder: India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) is a partnership between governments, regulators, the private sector, […]
A hardhanded response that strikes at the root of rights #GS2 Context: An estimated 19 lakh government and semi-government employees, including those in schools, colleges, zilla parishads, and government hospitals, to name a few, have gone on strike, demanding that the government return to the […]
Russia-Belarus Nexus #GS2 Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced last Saturday that Russia plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Mr. Putin said the announcement was prompted by the U.K.’s decision to supply armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium to Ukraine. Depleted uranium munitions have […]
Sri Lanka’s Key ambulance service, gifted by India, seeks adoption #GS2 Context: Will you adopt a 1990 Suwaseriya ambulance and help save lives?” — bold letters screamed in a half-page advertisement in Tuesday’s edition of Sri Lanka’s top business daily. The economic conditions in Srilanka […]
No evictions for the Great Nicobar project #GS2 Context: Government says 7.114 sq. km of tribal reserve area is proposed to be utilized for the project, but that is subject to the protection of the interests of tribespeople; L-G of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has […]
Army to get satellite, will help provide mission-critical data Context: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed three contracts worth ₹5,400 crore — two with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) worth ₹2,400 crores for procurement of Automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System ‘Project Akashteer’ for […]
What does Muslim personal law say on inheritance? Context: A Muslim couple from Kerala recently decided to get their marriage registered under the Special Marriage Act. This is to ensure that the principles of the secular Act could apply to matters of inheritance in their […]
Understanding the street dogs-human conflict #GS2 Context: Numerous reports on animal attack on humans all over the country. Points to ponder: Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years and provide us with protection and emotional support. Intolerance towards animals, including dogs, cats, cows, […]
The need for sector-specific safeguards in ‘techade’ #GS2 Context: The digital economy of India is expected to hit $1 trillion by 2026. We are also creating massive amounts of confidential data, which must be managed and secured properly. In this respect, the Digital Personal Data […]
Cost of insurance-based funding Context: The Tamil Nadu public health model is iconic, It has ensured equity in the delivery of health care, led to big improvements in maternal and infant mortality and universal immunization coverage, and led to a low total fertility rate compared […]