The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air. Context: The recent turn of events involving Canada and India has cast a shadow over their diplomatic relations. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s startling accusation, linking the killing of Canadian Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar […]
With climate change, tackling new disease scenarios. Context: The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released in March, carries a dire message: climate change is significantly elevating the global risk of infectious diseases. Background: The intricate connection between climate and disease […]
Reservations for Women Context: The Modi government’s recent introduction and passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, formerly known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, has reignited discussions around women’s participation in Indian politics. Relevance: GS-02 (Gender, Government Policies and Interventions) Prelims: Right to Equality, Women […]
Expertise, Equity, and the Cauvery Water Dispute Context: The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive for Karnataka to release 5,000 cubic feet of water per second to Tamil Nadu has drawn attention to the role of experts in resolving […]
An economic corridor, the Israel link and the geopolitics. Context: India set a precedent in G20 history by inviting the most Middle Eastern countries ever to take part as guests in the group’s key summit’. Relevance: GS-02 (Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s […]
Simultaneous polls — but only in a presidential system Context: The Narendra Modi government is revisiting the concept of “one nation-one poll,” aiming to synchronize all State elections with the general Lok Sabha election. To initiate this process, the terms of several State Assemblies, which […]
The Census: People count Context: The Census is more than just a headcount; it’s the foundation for planning and development. India has conducted this critical population assessment every decade since 1881. However, the 2020 Census, meant for 2021, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
India and the great power contest in West Asia Context: The global geopolitical landscape is undergoing notable shifts, and amidst these changes, the United States, led by President Joe Biden, is charting a nuanced course in its approach to West Asia. Background: This region, of […]
A clear message to industry on dispute resolution Context: Given the delays and increased cost of litigation in Indian courts, the discussion surrounding the Indian legal system inevitably gravitates towards Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Relevance: GS-02 (Judiciary, Dispute redressal mechanism) Prelims: Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), […]
Hypertension: The silent Killer Context: Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, is a silent but deadly health concern affecting one in three individuals globally. Alarmingly, four out of five individuals with hypertension do not have it adequately controlled. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) […]