Synopsis- The Supreme Court has issued a slew of directions to decongest jails in light of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduction- In order to protect prisoners’ right to life, the SC has ordered States to examine releasing inmates [convicted or facing trial in non-serious charges] on bail or parole to prevent… Continue reading SC Guidelines to Decongest Prisons
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UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Synopsis – The UGC has forwarded the proposal to universities to introduce NCC as an elective subject in the curriculum. Introduction- Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an advisory to the vice-chancellors of all universities. It was to include NCC as an elective subject. If implemented, NCC will be a part of the… Continue reading UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
Contents1 2 Synopsis:3 Introduction:4 The link between Crisis and economic reforms:5 Converting a crisis into an opportunity:6 Difference between two crisis:7 The challenges of 2021 crisis:8 The intensity of 2021 crisis:9 Conclusion: Synopsis: The 1991 economic crisis indicates that the crisis is a good opportunity for economic reforms. But that is not true, specifically in… Continue reading Links between Crisis and Economic Reforms
Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Synopsis: In India Pandemic has increased the number of orphans in the country. Negligence for legal procedures of Child adoption creates a ground for Child trafficking of these orphans. Background According to UNICEF, India has over 30 million orphan and abandoned children. The Pandemic has left many more children orphaned due to the death of… Continue reading Why Safeguards for Child adoptions Needs to be Followed Strictly?
Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
Synopsis: Parliamentary proceedings should operate virtually to ensure the voices of all sections of the country are heard. Many other countries are doing the same. Introduction The legislature which is the third arm of the state seems to be missing when there are as many as 306 districts now with a positivity of 20 percent… Continue reading Importance of Parliamentary Proceedings
Lessons learnt from the Ladakh crisis
Synopsis: A critical evaluation of the Ladakh crisis, may help India to achieve advantageous position against China at LAC in long term. Background Even after a year of Ladakh crisis, the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh shows no signs of resolution. Disengagement has been stalled and China continues to reinforce its troops.… Continue reading Lessons learnt from the Ladakh crisis
Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine
Synopsis: IPR waiver will not bring instant benefits. Thus, efforts must be made to share the excess stockpiles of vaccines lying with the developed countries. Introduction The Biden administration announced that it would support a waiver on intellectual property rights (IPR) for the production of COVID-19 vaccines. The original plan, for TRIPS waiver for Covid… Continue reading Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine
Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Synopsis: Digital inequality or Unequal access to digital platform is worsening inequalities in accessing public goods such as Education and Health. Contents1 Facts on Digital inequality in India2 Reasons behind Digital inequality in education 3 Reasons behind Digital inequality in health4 Way forward Facts on Digital inequality in India Inequality in access to digital devices: According… Continue reading Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Time to Revive the Plan for Indian National Health Services
Synopsis: The pandemic has broadly highlighted the inadequacy in our health care system and has brought serious consideration for the formation of the Indian national health services. Background There has been a coordinated effort from medical staff, the Centre, the state, and other state institutions to control the Pandemic. For instance, The railways are running… Continue reading Time to Revive the Plan for Indian National Health Services
U.S Exit from Greater Middle East Will Alter Regional Relations
Synopsis: The future US exit from the greater Middle East region is altering the relationships among the regional powers. In this regard, both India and Pakistan must come to terms with the changing dynamics. Background The US will soon withdraw its last forces from Afghanistan in September 2021. The country is also shifting its focus from… Continue reading U.S Exit from Greater Middle East Will Alter Regional Relations
