Contents1 How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir?2 How India-Pakistan relations evolved so far?3 How the Kashmir issue in diplomacy dealt with?4 What are the recent positive developments in India-Pakistan relations?5 Pakistan’s present dilemma on Kashmir: How India-Pakistan relations impact development in Kasmir? Context: As the central government initiates political engagement with the leaders of… Continue reading Understanding Pakistan’s Kashmir conundrum
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Delimitation in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
Context: Assembly elections in Union Territory of J&K News: The Union government’s invitation to 14 key political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir for a meeting with the Prime Minister in the national capital this week has led to speculation about possible scheduling of the Assembly elections Contents1 What is delimitation and why is it needed? 2 How often has delimitation been carried out in J&K? 3 How J&K’s delimitation will… Continue reading Delimitation in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’
Contents1 What are the issues with UAPA? 2 About UAPA: 3 Issues with UAPA: 4 Judicial interventions: 5 Suggestions: What are the issues with UAPA? Context: In last week alone three important judgements were delivered on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),1967. These are, The grant of regular bail to three student activists in the Delhi riots case of 2020.… Continue reading UAPA being misused to silence voices against injustice’
A case to decriminalize suicide
Context: Should we stop penalizing suicides and seek for a more permanent solution like repeal of section 309 Indian Penal Code (IPC)? High suicide rate in India India has the highest suicide rate in the Southeast Asian region, according to the World Health Organization. A total of 1,34,516 cases of suicide were reported in 2018 in India, according… Continue reading A case to decriminalize suicide
Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net
Contents1 Why government must provide relief to families lost breadwinners? 2 Government response in court: 3 Arguments from petitioners: 4 Suggestions: Why government must provide relief to families lost breadwinners? Context: Recently a case has been filed in the court demanding compensation for Covid-19 deaths. The petitioners demand one-time compensation payments (₹4 lakh) or notified ex gratia (Voluntary payment by government). Government response in court: … Continue reading Families who lost breadwinners in COVID-19 need supportive policies and a safety net
The state of India’s poor must be acknowledged
Context: Trend of rising poverty in India – middle class sliding into poverty amid Covid – 19 pandemic. Contents1 Trends signifying India’s slide into poverty 2 Why this slide into poverty should be a cause of worry for India? 3 Why counting the poor is necessary? 4 Conclusion Trends signifying India’s slide into poverty On ranking of median income, India stood at 99 among 131 countries. With a median income of $616 per annum, it was the lowest among BRICS and… Continue reading The state of India’s poor must be acknowledged
Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come
Why we need to permit women as a priest? Context: Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister PK Sekar Babu’s remark that women could be appointed priests in the 35,000-odd temples in the state is long overdue. Two major criticisms against the entry of women: The fear of women coming in contact with men, and notions of purity… Continue reading Women as temple priests: An idea whose time has come
Russia-China Nexus and India
Synopsis: Russia-China nexus is growing. Thus, Russia expects India to give up all efforts to reverse China’s encroachment strategies. However, it is based on a flawed assessment of the current situation. Background: Russian President has recently said that both the Indian Prime Minister and the Chinese President are “responsible” enough to solve issues. It also… Continue reading Russia-China Nexus and India
Maritime Policy of India Need a Long Term Vision
Synopsis: Maritime policy of India lacks a long-term vision to counter China’s expansionist designs in the Indo-Pacific. There have been a lot of issues with previous maritime policies, resulting in a huge gap between India & China’s current maritime capabilities. Contents1 Introduction 2 Gap b/w India & China’s maritime capabilities3 Evolution of India’s maritime policy and… Continue reading Maritime Policy of India Need a Long Term Vision
Energy efficiency needs behavioral change: Study
Synopsis: A study in Bangalore found that to improve Energy efficiency we need to improve behavioural change and start shifting towards energy-efficient appliances. Contents1 Introduction:2 About the Study:3 Key findings of the study:4 Various initiatives towards energy efficiency: Introduction: Recently, a study in Bengaluru examined the usage of thermal comfort services like space cooling and water… Continue reading Energy efficiency needs behavioral change: Study
