Synopsis: The significance of Kedar Nath Singh judgment for sedition cases was once again highlighted in the recent Vinod Dua sedition case. The 1962 judgment upheld Section-124A of the Indian Penal Code, but it significantly narrowed down the provision. Contents1 Background:2 What is Section 124A of IPC?3 Facts of Kedarnath Singh v State of Bihar… Continue reading Significance of the Kedar Nath Singh Judgment on Sedition
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India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure
Synopsis: Rural health infrastructure (SHCs, PHCs and CHCs) needs to be Modernised to cater to the health needs of the 65% of the population living in rural areas Background According to info, out of 139 crore population of India, at least 91 crore people are living in 649,481 villages. The second wave of Covid-19 had… Continue reading India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure
Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties
Synopsis: India Bangladesh ties are highly sensitive and based on Mutual trust and respect. Disregarding any nation by words or action by Indian leaders will be detrimental to the consolidation of bilateral ties. Background Recently, the Indian Home minister made derogatory statements with reference to Bangladesh. The home minister described illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as vermin.… Continue reading Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties
Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Synopsis: The US has proposed a 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax that will prevent tax avoidance by companies. The tax would be beneficial for India. But many counties will not accept the tax structure. Background: The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) programme were initiated in 2013. It aims to curb practices that allowed companies to reduce their… Continue reading Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax
Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap
Synopsis: EU is helping other low-income countries to get access to vaccines. The same needs to be done by other countries to close the vaccination gap. Background A widely vaccinated world population is the only way to end the pandemic. Otherwise, the Covid virus will undergo multiple mutations, and it will undermine the effectiveness… Continue reading Lessons From EU’s efforts to end Vaccination gap
Growing Centralisation of Power Erodes Federal Structure
Synopsis: The tendency to centralise power by the Union government is increasing. It will alter the basic structure of Federalism in India. Background Recently, a NITI Aayog Member, asserted that it was the lack of centralisation that has led to poor management of the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive. The claim reinforces the practice of the… Continue reading Growing Centralisation of Power Erodes Federal Structure
Timely Implementation of Relief Schemes for Children is desired
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Data on the Dismal State of Children:4 Government Measures for Children:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The government has announced numerous relief measures for supporting the children who lost their parents in the pandemic. This would give them some cushion for survival if the timely implementation of relief measures takes place. Background: The pandemic… Continue reading Timely Implementation of Relief Schemes for Children is desired
Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Understanding the issue:4 Lessons from this episode: Synopsis: The withdrawal of Naomi Osaka from the French Open has raised the issue of the mental well-being of the athletes. The situation exposes the deep pressure through which an athlete has to go for fulfilling its commercial obligations. Background: The world number 2 tennis… Continue reading Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
Synopsis- Center has amended pension rules for Civil services. Restrictions on government servants before and after retirement under CCS conduct rules. Contents1 Amendment in pension rules and its consequences- 2 Consequences of the amendment-3 Why center has amended the rule?4 What restrictions are government employees under CCS Conduct Rules while in service? Amendment in pension… Continue reading Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
Need of Transparency in Covid related Policies
Synopsis: Government should ensure transparency in the policies related to the Covid-19 pandemic in India. Official privacy on pandemic policies intensifies a crisis. Introduction The government created the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) in August 2020. It is a central agency to take decisions on all matters related to vaccine administration… Continue reading Need of Transparency in Covid related Policies
