Playing the national anthem at important government events reinforces a sense of collective identity, unity, and patriotism among citizens. It is a symbolic reminder of shared national values and aspirations beyond regional, linguistic, and cultural differences. Under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, deliberate insult or contempt of the national anthem is…
Human metapneumovirus, part of the Pneumoviridae family, is a respiratory virus that causes illnesses ranging from mild colds to more severe lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. Although less recognized than flu or respiratory syncytial virus, human metapneumovirus is an important cause of respiratory illnesses worldwide, especially during winter and spring. The virus poses…
Bureaucrats face toxic work environments, verbal abuse, and constant multitasking, which significantly impact mental health. Most IAS officers suffer from insomnia and burnout due to the long hours they spend managing relief operations. Rapidly evolving stakeholder demands and limited training add to bureaucrats’ stress and reduce adaptability. Fatigue and mental stress increase the risk of…
Under the no-detention policy, no student from class 1 to 8 could be failed. However, now these students can be failed. Also, the failed students will get the opportunity to take the exam again within 2 months. If they fail in this too, they will not be promoted to the next class. According to the…
Experts say the year 2025 will be even more technology-driven and present even greater challenges. People will have far fewer friends, as relationships are diminishing due to the lack of regular personal contact. I think the somewhat neo-traditionalist intense focus on the couple and the nuclear family will be stifling. Life will be even more…
(New year, new beginning) At midnight on December 31, we will bid goodbye to 2024, and the calendar will turn a new page to New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. The ups and downs, the fun moments, and the not-so-great moments will all be a thing of the past. We are standing on the threshold…
Nowadays we see a large number of street vendors setting up stalls in no-vending zones near busy markets. No-vending zones can be established for them to ensure smooth traffic flow and maintain public order. However, many of these vendors are completely dependent on their earnings to support their families, which include elderly parents and school-going…
The small size of the government workforce places an excessive burden on officials, making effective policy execution difficult. Inadequate manpower and excessive processes lead to delays in services, as officials struggle to handle the volume of work. The Indian state has a low number of public sector employees per capita, resulting in understaffed personnel to…
Noise and uproar in the Parliament, shouting slogans in the Well, making personal jibes at each other, and sometimes even getting into a scuffle is a common sight in the Parliament today. Why has the behavior of political parties and MPs become so chaotic? Have the vested interests of the parties made the Parliament a…
True respect for Ambedkar lies in a national outlook and not in chanting his name. The government has taken initiatives such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 2023, focusing on women’s empowerment. It emphasized the dignity of Dalits by building Panch Tirth Sthals to honor Ambedkar’s legacy. Programs such as Gyan (Gareeb, Yuva, Annadata, Nari)…
