7 PM | Whither tribunal independence?| 2nd March 2020

Context: Tribunal, Appellate Tribunal, and other Authorities (Qualifications, Experience and other Conditions of Service of Members) Rules, 2020 notified after SC verdict in November 2019 and issues related to it. More in news: The Supreme Court in November 2019 passed a significant judgment on the functioning of Tribunals in the Country.  The Ministry of Finance in… Continue reading 7 PM | Whither tribunal independence?| 2nd March 2020

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7 PM | Vivad Se Vishwas may help clear the backlog of pending tax cases| 29th February 2020

Context: Vivad se vishwas Scheme. More in news: The Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Finance, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 5, 2020.  Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme: The Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020: In essence, the Bill is aimed at resolving direct tax related disputes… Continue reading 7 PM | Vivad Se Vishwas may help clear the backlog of pending tax cases| 29th February 2020

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7 PM | Still no finality, the third time round| 28th February, 2020

Context: Third Bodo Accord. More in news: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Assam government and the Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) in Assam. Bodo Tribe: Bodos are the single largest community among the notified Scheduled Tribes in Assam. Part of the larger umbrella of Bodo-Kachari,… Continue reading 7 PM | Still no finality, the third time round| 28th February, 2020

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7 PM | With pacts on defence, oil and LNG, new chapter begins in India-US relations| 26th February, 2020

Context: Outcome of US President Trump’s visit to India. More in news: The President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, paid a State Visit to India on 24-25 February 2020, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit: Both the leaders, Prime Minister Modi and President… Continue reading 7 PM | With pacts on defence, oil and LNG, new chapter begins in India-US relations| 26th February, 2020

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7 PM | The issues around data localization| 25th February, 2020

Context: Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. More in news: Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 was introduced in Parliament in winter session in December 2019.  The Bill has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination. Personal Data: According to the Justice B. N. Srikrishna committee of experts on a Data Protection Framework for India, “personal… Continue reading 7 PM | The issues around data localization| 25th February, 2020

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7 PM |Putting neighbors first| 21st February 2020

Context: India’s Neighbourhood first policy. More in news: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited India in early Februaury. It was his first foreign trip since his appointment as prime minister in late November 2019. Neighbourhood first policy: It is part of India’s foreign policy that actively focuses on improving ties with India’s immediate neighbours. The… Continue reading 7 PM |Putting neighbors first| 21st February 2020

7 PM |Trading with America: On proposed India – USA trade Agreement| 20th February 2020

Context: India-US trade relations. More in news: President Donald Trump is set to make his maiden visit to India on February 24-25, 2020.  India – US Trade Relations: The US is now India’s second largest trading partner and largest export destination, with India having a small trade surplus of around $20 billion. The US is… Continue reading 7 PM |Trading with America: On proposed India – USA trade Agreement| 20th February 2020

7 PM |Powering the health-care engine with innovation|19th February 2020

Context: Mainstreaming innovation in health care system in India. Ayushman Bharat: Ayushman Bharat, a flagship scheme of Goverment of India was launched as recommended by the National Health Policy 2017, to achieve the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This initiative has been designed on the lines as to meet SDG and its underlining commitment,… Continue reading 7 PM |Powering the health-care engine with innovation|19th February 2020

7 PM |Finally, gender parity in the Indian Army|18th February 2020

Context: SC ruling in favour of permanent commission to women officers. More in news: The Supreme Court recently ordered the government to grant permanent commission to women officers in the Army’s noncombat support units on par with their male counterparts should they wish to continue with it after completing their short-service commission. Women in Army:… Continue reading 7 PM |Finally, gender parity in the Indian Army|18th February 2020

7 PM |Disentangling politics and crime|14th February 2020

Context: SC verdict on criminialisation of politics. More in news: A two Judge Bench of Supreme Court recently delivered a Judgment on the contempt petitions regarding the criminalisation of politics in India.  Criminalisation of politics in India: Criminalization of politics means the rising participation of criminals and people facing criminal charges in politics. The term indicates… Continue reading 7 PM |Disentangling politics and crime|14th February 2020

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