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
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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
Land Record Modernisation
Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRM) was started in 2008, to computerized land property registration process and digitalization of all land records in India. For access to formal loans and government relief programs, land records are important. However, the poor availability of clear and updated land titles remains a problem. The objective of land… Continue reading Land Record Modernisation
Cut in rate on small saving schemes withdrawn by Finance Minister
Synopsis – The Union government rolls back interest cut on small saving schemes interest rates, blaming the decision on an oversight. Introduction – The finance ministry has reversed its decision to cut interest rates on small savings accounts, citing an error. Reversing a rate cut of up to 110 basis points (1.1 percentage points) announced… Continue reading Cut in rate on small saving schemes withdrawn by Finance Minister
Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 – Associated Issues
Synopsis – The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020 Continues to ignore Pregnant person’s rights. Contents1 Introduction-2 Objections raised in the Upper House3 Issues in the proposed Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 20204 Way forward Introduction- Recently, The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2020 passed in the upper house by voice vote. The bill… Continue reading Medical Termination of Pregnancy Bill, 2020 – Associated Issues
