Category: 9 PM Daily Articles

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: The article highlights the issues in the ranking system of universities Synopsis: Today the universities are judged based on different ranking lists, however, there are certain flaws in them. The rankings are biased against the small institutions and place excessive focus on quantity rather than quality. Hence, there is a need… Continue reading The trouble with rankings

Source: The Hindu  Synopsis: The criminal justice system needs to take note of the Delhi High Court’s recent judgment on ‘defining terrorism’. The judgment can help in preventing the misuse of anti-terrorism laws like UAPA. Background: The Delhi High Court granted bail to Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and Asif Tanha on 15th June 2021. They… Continue reading Apt judicial reminder in era of over-criminalisation

Source: Livemint, Indian Express, Livemint Relevance: Indian Economy is facing a slowdown. A fiscal stimulus package was much needed to give it a boost. Synopsis: India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced a long-awaited stimulus package. Now, critics and experts are analyzing the nature, targets, and potential of the package. Read facts about Stimulus Package… Continue reading A kind of relief

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Sedition is important to protect the national interest. On the other hand, misuse of this provision will hamper the Fundamental Rights of individuals. Synopsis: There is an urgent need to review the Kedar Nath judgment on sedition law. Background: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the law… Continue reading The law of sedition is unconstitutional

Source: The Hindu Relevance: India needs to look for each and every way to control the pandemic. Among that, lessons from chronic diseases might provide some valuable suggestions. Synopsis: To handle the COVID-19 pandemic, we can learn from the lessons of chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India is lagging behind in controlling HIV/AIDS?3… Continue reading Keeping alive conversations about AIDS

Source: The Hindu   Relevance: Attracting more FDI is crucial for India’s economic recovery after the pandemic. Synopsis:  Regulatory risks and uncertainty in following the rule of law will discourage FDI in India. Background The Commerce Ministry recently reported that India attracted the highest ever FDI of $81.72 billion in 2020-21. However, several economists argue… Continue reading Rattling foreign investors

Source: Indian express  Relevance: Community Forests Resource (CFR) Rights is essential for forest conservation in India. Synopsis: The multifarious benefits of Community Forests Resource (CFR) Rights present compelling evidence for India to recognize and support CFR rights. Community forests with legally recognized rights are healthier and associated with lower deforestation rates, higher carbon storage and biodiversity… Continue reading In India, forest rights means forest conservation

Source: Indian Express Relevance: Impact of monopolistic companies and ways to combat such monopolies Synopsis: The technological superiority and huge capital have enabled the e-retailers to capture a significant share of the Indian retail market. They may convert themselves into monopolistic entities in the near future which may pose numerous problems for the nation.  Background:  The big e-retail firms like Jio Mart,… Continue reading India must be wary of monopolistic e-retailers

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: Privatisation has the potential to alter the functioning of the Indian economy. Synopsis: In the backdrop of an economic contraction, it is important to revisit the aggressive privatization of public enterprises. Focus should be on adopting different strategies for sick and profitable units.  Contents1 Background: 2 Concerns associated with Outright privatisation:3 Types of… Continue reading Reopen the files, reconsider privatisation