The Indo-Pacific journey

The Rise of the Indo-Pacific Context: The Indo-Pacific region is crucial in Indian foreign policy. Where do we geographically place the Indo-Pacific? India has used ‘indo-pacific’ in joint statements with a series of partner countries, including the United States, Australia, France, Indonesia, Japan, and of course the United Kingdom. The Ministry has recently set up an Indo-Pacific Division… Continue reading The Indo-Pacific journey

Guidelines for matrimonial cases

Context – The Supreme Court has laid down the guidelines for payment of maintenance in matrimonial cases. What are the impacts of early marriage? Health issues – Girls are married off early and bear children long before they should. This triggers a state of poor maternal health and is one of the root causes of high levels… Continue reading Guidelines for matrimonial cases

GST levy on mobility aids

Context: The GST levy on mobility aids places a prohibitive burden on the ability of disabled citizens to lead a dignified life Background Recently, in Nipun Malhotra vs. Union of India case the Supreme Court of India heard brief arguments on the constitutional validity of the levy of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on mobility aids used… Continue reading GST levy on mobility aids

Low labour force participation (LlFP) of Indian women

Context: The issue of the low labour force participation (LFP) of Indian women. What are the factors limiting women’s labour force participation? Women’s inability to work outside the home is hampered mainly due to the predominant responsibility for domestic chores and unpaid care work. Scenario of Indian women’s labour force participation Historical evidence: Historically, women’s… Continue reading Low labour force participation (LlFP) of Indian women

China occupied Kashmir

 Forgotten fact of China Occupied Kashmir Context- The history of china occupied Kashmir and the significance of Sino-Pakistan agreement of 1963. What is China’s dual politics in Kashmir? In August 2019, following the dilution of Article 370 and removal of special status for Jammu and Kashmir, China said it was “seriously concerned about the current… Continue reading China occupied Kashmir

Cancer treatment – Palliative care

Context- The present diversion of healthcare facilities and resources to COVID-19 has increased anxiety and confusion among people with cancer. What are the issues with dealing in cancer in a wake of COVID-19 pandemic? Treatment disruption– The uncertainty about treatment continuation due to the virus spread was stressful. Halt in Cancer screening programmes– These programmes… Continue reading Cancer treatment – Palliative care

Infra Investment

Context: Ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MOSPI) has released its latest report incomplete infrastructure projects. What were the problems highlighted in the MOSPI report? Inadequate data: The latest report showed that of a current total of 1,661 incomplete infrastructure projects, each costing above ₹150 crore, delays were assessable only for 754 projects on which timing… Continue reading Infra Investment

Crucial expertise of CAPFs

Context: The diverse experience of security forces has helped greatly in combating COVID-19. Discuss the role of CAPFs during the pandemic? Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) carry out the task of overcoming the disaster, by not only carrying out rescue and relief operations, but also by moderating the pains and problems arising out of the… Continue reading Crucial expertise of CAPFs

The Weakened financial capacity of States

Context- With various measures the Centre government has reduced of the fiscal resource capacity of the States. What are the reasons of weakened fiscal capacity of States? Impact of Implementation of GST on States– Since implementation, the Goods and Services Tax appears to have reduced the resource-generating capacity of States and has contributed to worsening… Continue reading The Weakened financial capacity of States

importance of freedom of press in india

What is the importance of the freedom of the press? Context: The arrest of television anchor and editor-in-chief of Republic Television Arnab Goswami for alleged abetment to suicide. Why the arrest is seen as political vendetta? First, the editor-in-chief of Republic Television, Arnab Goswami was very critical of the Maharashtra state government on several issues… Continue reading importance of freedom of press in india

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