Synopsis: To control the third wave, the decision-making on vaccines should be filled by a spirit of cooperative federalism and guided by scientists. Introduction Vaccines have become the focus of pandemic policy. Effective vaccine policy over the next few months will require huge efforts to boost vaccine supply. Distribution of existing supplies, helped by science,… Continue reading How can India tackle the third wave of COVID?
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Amending Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to provide labour rights for sex workers
Synopsis: The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act needs to be reformed to decriminalise sex work and to guarantee labour rights for sex workers. Background Sex work in India is governed by the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. It penalises acts such as keeping a brothel, soliciting in a public place, living off the earnings of sex work… Continue reading Amending Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act to provide labour rights for sex workers
Lab leak theory of Coronavirus needs credible investigation
Synopsis: The theory that Coronavirus could have been man-made from Wuhan Institute of Virology is increasing. So, adequate studies are necessary regarding the Lab leak theory of Coronavirus. Background When the Covid-19 became a pandemic, China promoted the narrative that the virus had a natural origin, and it got spread from a wet market in… Continue reading Lab leak theory of Coronavirus needs credible investigation
Problems with “one state one vote” structure of GST Council
Synopsis: The “one state one vote” structure under GST Council is a flawed one. It needs to be replaced with a proportional representation of voting in the GST Council. This system should be based on the size of states or their revenue contribution to the GST pool Contents1 Background2 What is the distribution methodology for… Continue reading Problems with “one state one vote” structure of GST Council
The Right to a fair trial and the Indian Evidence Act
Synopsis: Acquittals in rape cases are often based on stereotypes about rape survivors and their past sexual history. But that has to change if India wants to ensure the Right to a fair trial. Contents1 Background2 Can the court go into the details of a survivor’s sexual history?3 Was the sexual history of a survivor… Continue reading The Right to a fair trial and the Indian Evidence Act
Issues with NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21
Synopsis: Although India has a better score in the latest SDG India Index 2020-21, some procedural changes in the methodology have resulted in an inadequate measurement of economic inequality. Introduction NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020- 21 was released recently. India has improved its overall SDG score from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2021.… Continue reading Issues with NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21
COP26 a last chance to fulfil Paris agreement goals
Synopsis: There are certain issues that need to be addressed in the upcoming Cop26 to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Background The Paris Agreement aims to restrict the rise of global temperature this century below 2-degree Celsius, above pre-industrial levels. And also, to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees… Continue reading COP26 a last chance to fulfil Paris agreement goals
India needs to replace frequent elections with One nation One election
Synopsis – India should hold simultaneous elections (One nation one election) to tackle various challenges associated with frequent elections. About One nation one election: It is the idea of synchronising the elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies. In can be achieved by restructuring the current Indian election cycle. Contents1 Challenges in frequent Elections2… Continue reading India needs to replace frequent elections with One nation One election
The tussle of Digital Services Tax between India and US
Synopsis: The US has rolled back its increased tariff on products of 6 countries including India. It now wants to negotiate, over the imposition of a digital service tax by the 6 nations. It is even willing to engage in a future trade war. Contents1 Background:2 What is the Digital Services Tax (DST) imposed by… Continue reading The tussle of Digital Services Tax between India and US
Reason behind the decision to shift the National Museum
Synopsis: The government is planning to shift the National Museum in Delhi to the North and South Blocks. This would serve the collection, comfort, and audience experience needs of the Museum in a better way. Background: The National Museum in Delhi is a repository of India’s rich history and proud heritage. However, now the government… Continue reading Reason behind the decision to shift the National Museum
