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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKY): Addressing COVID-19 Vulnerabilities

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PM-GKY) was rolled out on March 26, 2020. It represented the first impulse in India's emergency relief response package. The PM-GKY was aimed directly at alleviating the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and accompanying lockdown on vulnerable communities, particularly the poorest people.

Where Does a Woman Belong? Unspoken Truths of Gender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Childhood Development

Gender-based violence (GBV) is an ever-present reality in many communities, yet it remains a topic shrouded in silence. While its direct impact on women is often acknowledged, the effect it has on the early development of children is rarely spoken about. These children are not just bystanders; they are silent victims, absorbing the trauma around them and often replicating the cycle as they grow.

National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: Reshaping Indian Education for the 21st Century

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, is India’s first education of the 21st century. This replaced the National Policy on Education which was released in 1986. The NEP 2020 was released on 29 July 2020. This scheme aims to bring a transformation in the Indian education system into an inclusive, flexible, multidisciplinary, and holistic system. It envisions to create a “vibrant knowledge society” and establish India as a global knowledge superpower. 

The Dark Side of Migration: Trafficking of Women for Domestic Labour in Jharkhand  

Migration is often seen as a pathway to better opportunities, but for many women in Jharkhand, it becomes a trap leading to exploitation and violence. Jharkhand is a state with high out-migration rates and witnesses a significant number of women and young girls leaving their villages in search of employment due to poverty and lack of employment. However, the migration process is often contaminated by illegal placement agencies that exploit the vulnerabilities of individuals by using pieces of employment information.  

Trumping the Dollar: Blockchain’s Bold Bid for Global Dominance

The most sophisticated justification for Trump’s tariff spree comes from Stephen Miran, who heads the president’s council of economic advisers. Miran’s contention is that the normal economic argument in favour of unrestrained trade does not apply to the US because of America’s special circumstance.

Exploring Decentralized Governance and Blockchain’s Role in India’s Bureaucratic Trust Crisis

India lacks a specific national policy on blockchain for governance, complicating the path forward. This article explores the potential for integrating blockchain into existing e-governance frameworks, drawing on state-level initiatives and global best practices, to propose a policy update that addresses this trust deficit.

Diplomacy in a Volatile West Asia: Trump’s Disruptive Role Amidst Nuclear Tensions and Regional Realignments

The key to addressing the volatility in West Asia is to address Iran’s nuclear programme and find credible and sustainable ways to settle the century-old Palestinian problem, for which a positive shift in the mindset of Tehran, Tel Aviv and Washington DC is a prerequisite.

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