The Indus Water Treaty, signed in 1960, bifurcates the Indus River system between India and Pakistan. Pakistan controls the Western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab), whereas India controls the Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej). It also includes a Permanent Indus Commission… Read More
The Indian healthcare system is a multi-layered system that consists of primary, secondary, and tertiary care, aimed to address the various health needs of the population. It plays an essential role in providing equitable access to healthcare, ameliorating health outcomes, as… Read More
What are Heatwaves? When the period of high temperature, along with high humidity and low wind movement, occurs for a longer period, then it gives birth to heatwaves in that region. India’s parameters for declaring heatwaves are when temperatures go… Read More
Why in the news? Recently, a warning to parents across the country, given by the Supreme Court of India, asking them to remain cautious against the increasing menace of child trafficking. It highlighted that traffickers exploit juvenile protection laws to… Read More
Rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance is ongoing in India. Estimates project the contribution of AI up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. But, without any formal national strategy or legal… Read More
Context India’s social security framework has long been criticized for its fragmented approach, particularly in addressing the needs of informal workers, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and universal social protection system. What is Social Security? It is a crucial… Read More
About India’s Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP) Key aspects of India’s NFP (Neighbourhood First Policy) (a) Enhanced Economic Cooperation through Connectivity: It facilitates independence in economic, political, and other sectors to strengthen its own influence and counter external powers. For eg-… Read More
Context US President Donald trump after winning the elections came with broader trend of trade weaponisation and trade wars tactics. The entire global landscape has been reshaped massively. All this will for sure be having far reachng effects on several… Read More
What is Stubble Burning? Stubble burning is a practice where farmers burn the leftover straw from harvested paddy fields to prepare the land for sowing wheat. It is common due to the limited time between the paddy harvest and the… Read More
Context A recent report by Common Cause and the Lokniti Programme highlights the prevalence of police violence, revealing systemic issues that perpetuate custodial torture. It surveyed 8,276 police personnel across 17 states and Union Territories, revealing systemic issues in law enforcement. What is Custodial… Read More