Review: As NAS-2021 shows a decline in learning outcomes, here is what these surveys are all about
The recently released National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 by the Ministry of Education indicated a broad decline in learning outcomes…
An unrelated video from Chhattisgarh is shared to falsely claim that it shows lawyers beating a man for vandalising Ambedkar’s statue in Amritsar
https://youtu.be/sHfOfMXsdaw On 26 January 2025, a man attempted to vandalise the statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar near the Golden Temple…
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Data: What has been the trend in incidence of Vector-Borne Diseases in India?
Lakhs of people in India are affected by vector-borne diseases every year. But what has…
Data: Utilization of ‘Cesses & Surcharges’ for the intended purpose remains a concern
As we highlighted earlier, the increase in the share of ‘Cesses & Surcharges’ in centre’s…
Data: Where are we on Maternal & Child Mortality indicators?
Over many years, India has made considerable progress on many of the maternal & child…
Data: Share of Cesses & Surcharges increase from 10.4% to 15.3% of Gross Tax Revenue in 10 years
The issue of Central Cesses has been a contentious one since the amount collected through…
Review: Here are a few archaic laws that are irrelevant in today’s times
India has thousands of Central & State laws some of which were passed during the…
Review: Madras High Court calls for exploitation of animals to be stopped
In this round-up of important court decisions, we look at decisions about the exploitation of…
