India is one of the worst flood affected nation across the world. The frequency of urban floods due to high-intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Flood management and flood governance are in news often. In this post, let’s analyse India’s disaster response capabilities to tackle floods. What is a Flood? Flood is such a […]
Archives for August 2017
India-Pakistan Relations – Terrorism, Kashmir, and Recent Issues
The India-Pakistan relationship, since the creation of both the nations in 1947 has been rocky, where the nations have been involved in four wars. Kashmir has been the bedrock issue between both the nations and has been an unresolved boundary dispute. Terrorism, particularly targeting India which is bred on Pakistani soil is yet another major […]
No-Detention Policy In The Schools – Should it be scrapped?
As per the current education system in India, all the students up till Class 8 will automatically be promoted to next class. No one can be failed as per the Right to Education Act. This is known as the ‘No-Detention Policy‘. An expert committee headed by T S R Subramanian set up to formulate the […]
Lateral Entry into Civil Services – Should the Government Allow It?
Prime Ministers Office (PMO) has asked Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) to put up a proposal for lateral entry into Civil Services – the prestigious career option of millions. In this article, we discuss the need of reforms in Indian Civil Services and whether lateral entry system should be used or not. What is […]
Social Boycott Prevention Act – Challenges Ahead
The social boycott is the act of persistently avoiding a person by other members of the society. It is society’s collective refusal to engage a person in the normal social and commercial relations. Its goal is to make that individual so uncomfortable that he decides to voluntarily leave the society. Ostracism is a related practice […]
Indian Army Reforms – Beyond Shekatkar Committe Report
The Indian Army forms the backbone of Indian defence system. From the very onset, the institution has been one that inspires discipline and moral uprightness. Cultivating an environment of peace and security so that the nation grows to its fullest potential makes the Indian army a noble profession. Enrolling into the service is naturally seen […]
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