Editorial Analysis

In News  Recently, It has been observed that India’s strategic decision matrix should pass the China test About China Test  A perspicacious ‘China test’ can help prioritise strategic decision-making in the longer run, at least as an analytical tool with potential policy utility. From an operational point of view, the ‘China test’ consists of three […]

In News  Critics of the  Public Distribution System (PDS) appreciated its services during the COVID-19 lockdown. About Public Distribution System (PDS) It evolved as a system of management of scarcity through the distribution of food grains at affordable prices.  Over the years, PDS has become an important part of the Government’s policy for the management […]

In News  Remittances to India are set to touch a record $100 billion in 2022, according to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief titled, ‘Remittances Brave Global Headwinds’.  India received $89.4 billion in 2021 — this is the first time a country will reach the $100 billion mark The Migration and Development Brief  […]

In News   In recent years, India seems to have moved its diplomatic energy away from SAARC to BIMSTEC.  About SAARC  The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.  SAARC comprises eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, […]

In News  India and Germany signed an agreement on a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership’ to facilitate mobility and employment opportunities between India and Germany. Major Highlights of the agreement   It has specific provisions to facilitate mobility and employment opportunities for fostering the exchange of skills and talents.  These include Academic Evaluation Center in New […]

In News Recently, Nepal had its general elections, the second since the promulgation of the Nepal Constitution of 2015. Major Points  This was also the first time in Nepal’s history that a parliament had completed a five-year tenure even though legislative activities were conducted for barely 18 months.  The November 2022 parliamentary elections saw an […]

In Context  Criminality in politics is an issue that has long been debated in many forums. About  Criminalization of Politics  It means the participation of criminals in politics. This means that persons with criminal backgrounds contest in the election and get selected as a member of parliament or state legislature Major Reasons  Criminalization of political […]

In News  The Indo-Pacific Conclave was organised by the US Consulate General and the Asian Confluence, a think tank that was leading in the study of India’s Northeast. Importance of North East India The Northeast comprises seven ‘sisters’ or States and one ‘brother’, Sikkim. The eight states of North East India are blessed with scenic […]

In News  Recently, It has been observed that Roads and the environment are inseparable spaces. About Linkage  In addition to ensuring an easier, more comfortable, and more secure commute, safer roads also have a positive impact on the environment.  In 2021, India reported 4,03,116 crashes, each of which adversely impacted the environment in various ways […]

In News On December 1, 2022, India commenced its G20 Presidency. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Group of Twenty (G20) It is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.  It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major […]