Synopsis: The Supreme Court convicted the accused of rape under Section 376 of IPC (Indian Penal Code) in the recent Patan Jamal Vali v. State of Andhra Pradesh case. However, the conviction under the Prevention of Atrocities Act (PoA) was set aside. It shows insensitivity towards the recognition of caste-based violence against women in India.… Continue reading The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women
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Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Synopsis: The significant social media intermediaries (including whatsapp) are unhappy with the traceability provision under the new IT rules. This would end the encryption feature on messaging platforms and would undermine users’ privacy. This calls for reconsidering the concerning provisions of new rules. Contents1 Background:2 What is Traceability Provision?3 Why does the Government want to… Continue reading Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Brief History of Israel-Palestine Issue:4 What is the Indian Model of Coexistence?5 Why should the Indian Model be adopted? Synopsis: The Israel-Palestine conflict has been going on for almost a century now. The recent escalation took place on 11th May and took the lives of many people on both sides. Experts believe… Continue reading Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
How govts can support Covid Orphans?
Synopsis: Short, medium- and long-term solutions are needed for the care and protection of covid orphans. Contents1 Vulnerability of Children due to the impact of Pandemic2 How govt can support covid orphans?3 Midterm solutions4 Long-term solutions Vulnerability of Children due to the impact of Pandemic Children’s safety, health, holistic development, and even their very futures… Continue reading How govts can support Covid Orphans?
Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment
Synopsis: Tarun Tejpal case judgment needs to be overturned. It will, otherwise, remain as a bad precedent that will impede the workplace safety of women. Background Tarun Tejpal, the former Tehelka editor-in-chief was accused of sexually assaulting his female colleague. Followingly he was arrested and released on bail by the Supreme Court. Recently, an Additional… Continue reading Issues with Tarun Tejpal case judgment
Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India
Synopsis: There are many positive benefits in utilising blockchain technology. However, regulatory uncertainties in Policymaking have impeded the growth of Blockchain technology in India. Contents1 Background2 Why India is hesitant to accept cryptocurrencies?3 What is the significance of Blockchain technology?4 Way forward Background Satoshi Nakamoto created the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, in 2008, as a… Continue reading Factors Affecting Growth of Block Chain technology in India
Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers
Synopsis: Need to give attention to the requirements of the most vulnerable members of the caregiving team i.e. young healthcare workers. Introduction young medical interns, postgraduates, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, etc are at the lowest steps in the hierarchy of training. It seems fair from an academic view and is according to any professional training path.… Continue reading Effects of Pandemic on Young Healthcare Workers
Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting
Synopsis- Key recommendations made during 43rd GST Council meeting and why it is a missed opportunity. Contents1 Introduction 2 Key recommendations during 43rd GST council meeting3 Key points missed in 43rd GST council meeting4 Way forward- Introduction 43rd GST Council Meeting took place recently. There were announcements of several measures. However, they failed to inspire any… Continue reading Highlights of 43rd GST Council Meeting
Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
Synopsis – Pfizer has asked for certain conditions. They are in order to supply 5 million doses to India between July and October this year. Introduction According to reports, Pfizer is ready to supply five crore doses of the mRNA vaccines [developed with the German company BioNTech] between July and October. However, the company has… Continue reading Resolving bottlenecks in procuring Pfizer’s vaccine
Need for real-time data on public health
Synopsis: Having access to epidemiological real-time data on public health will help us to fight against the pandemic better by making informed choices. Background The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of data to governments in decision-making. However, India lacks real-time data on public health and the provision of health services. This necessitates the… Continue reading Need for real-time data on public health
