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For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the army operation resulted in the tragic death of 14 civilians in Nagaland, due to mistaken identity as insurgents. According to a report from Kohima, the government agreed to compensate the victims, but the incident led to the protest against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) once again… Continue reading Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, 21st India – Russia Annual summit took place. The Joint Statement titled ‘India-Russia: Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity’ noted, “The completion of 5 decades of the 1971 Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation and 2 decades of Declaration on Strategic Partnership is proof for long-standing and time-tested India-Russia… Continue reading Recent developments in India-Russia Relations – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Web 3.0 has emerged as a new tech buzzword. The term incorporates a bunch of next-gen ideas, all pointing towards elimination of the dominance of the big tech companies over the internet. Some see Web 3.0 as the future of the internet, while some caution against being overtly optimistic about… Continue reading Web 3.0: The future of internet? – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Rajya Sabha has passed the landmark Dam Safety Bill (2019) paving the way for the enactment of the Dam Safety Act in the country. The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2019. The bill looks at Dam Safety holistically and provides for not only structural… Continue reading Dam Safety Bill,2019 – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, Lok Sabha has passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021. The ART Regulation Bill aims to regulate and supervise assisted reproductive technology clinics and banks, prevent misuse of the technology and promote the ethical practice of the services. What is Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)? Assisted Reproductive Technology(ART) includes… Continue reading Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Parliamentary debates are the cornerstone of a truly vibrant democracy. It’s through such tools that a democracy ensures Parliamentary scrutiny of Executive’s decisions. Without debate and discussion, a democracy is reduced to a body without soul. Since independence, Indian Parliament has witnessed thorough, wise and constructive debates over various laws… Continue reading Parliamentary debates: Significance, issues and the way forward – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, four personnel of the 50th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were killed by one of their colleagues. According to a study by the United Service Institution of India (USI), more than half of Indian Army personnel seem to be under severe stress. A high level of… Continue reading Challenges facing Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) – Explained, pointwise