Synopsis: Forest fires in India occurring more frequently. But India is facing challenges in controlling them. Contents1 Introduction:2 Prime hotspots of Forest Fires in India:3 Reason for Forest Fires in India:4 Man-Made causes for Forest Fires in India: Introduction: Most forest fires in India appeared between the April-May months. In recent years the forest fires… Continue reading Forest Fires in India – An analysis.
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Increasing Racial Discrimination: Causes and Way Forward
Synopsis: The use of the internet has increased the prevalence of Racial Discrimination. The only way to overcome racism is by anti-racism action. Introduction Every year March 21 observes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is a global movement to fight prejudice and intolerance. It provides an opportunity to explore the… Continue reading Increasing Racial Discrimination: Causes and Way Forward
Need of Continuing with Inflation Targeting
Synopsis: Inflation is still a big worry for policymakers. That is why the government is still willing to retain the inflation targeting. Introduction The Finance Ministry will continue with the inflation-targeting framework. It will guide the interest rate decisions of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee over the five-year period. The Department of Economic Affairs notified… Continue reading Need of Continuing with Inflation Targeting
Examining UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka
Synopsis: The UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) resolution against Sri Lanka is a victory for victims of abuses. It will help them obtain information, accountability, and justice. Background Recently, the UNHRC adopted the resolution titled ‘Promotion of Reconciliation Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka. The resolution accused Sri Lanka of war crimes. It… Continue reading Examining UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka
A friendly India Pakistan Relation is Much Needed
Synopsis: The positive signs in the India-Pakistan relation are again turning negative. Pakistan recently took an u-turn after the announcement to open trade with India. Background: Recently, Pakistan reversed a two-year-old decision to suspend all trades with India. Followingly, Pakistan allowed for the import of cotton and sugar from India. However, the decision to allow… Continue reading A friendly India Pakistan Relation is Much Needed
Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
Synopsis: The Right To Education Act evolved so much in the past. But there is still some arbitrariness in the RTE Act. Introduction: Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act or RTE Act is a horizontally enforceable Fundamental Right. That is, the Right is enforceable against the State and Individuals. But the Right To Education Act… Continue reading Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?
Synopsis: The enactment of the Places of worship act, 1991 is an act of colourable legislation. Further, it is against the liberty of belief, faith, and worship to all. Contents1 Background2 What is Colourable Legislation?3 Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 is said to be unconstitutional?4 What is the way forward? Background Sections 3… Continue reading Why the Places of Worship Act, 1991 has been challenged?
Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India
Synopsis: The US administration needs to make a choice between appointing career diplomats or big contributors for appointing the new ambassadors. In India as well, there is a practice of appointing diverse people as ambassadors. Contents1 Background: 2 Why are wealthy contributors made ambassadors?3 Why shouldn’t they be appointed?4 Appointments of ambassadors in India5 Positive role… Continue reading Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India
Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions
Synopsis: The private educational institutions are failing to deliver optimum results. Thus, the role of the state in providing accessibility in educational institutions can’t be ignored. Contents1 Background:’2 Rationale behind privatisation:3 Concerns with Privatisation:4 Way Forward: Background:’ The two renowned faculties of Ashoka university (Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian) have recently resigned. Allegedly, the… Continue reading Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions
Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries
Synopsis: Developed countries are using the call for net zero emissions or carbon neutrality by 2050, to evade the historical responsibility. Further, they are using such targets to transfer their burdens to developing countries. Background Many countries are supporting the idea of becoming Carbon neutral (net-zero emissions) by 2050. However, the idea of developing Carbon… Continue reading Carbon neutrality is against the interest of Developing countries
