Synopsis: India maintained balance between the diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka and its support to Tamil minority people in the country. Contents1 Introduction 2 The Present Status of the Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka:3 What has been India’s stance on the Human Rights violation?4 Conclusion: Introduction The previous government in Sri Lanka had made some… Continue reading India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka
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Discrimination in taxing provident fund (PF)
Synopsis: The Finance Minister has enhanced the Provident Fund(PF) limit up to 5 lakhs from the previously proposed 2.5 lakh. This is a discriminatory proposal for taxing PF and should be reconsidered. Contents1 Background:2 Current Threshold limits for Provident Fund:3 Concerns with such a move4 Way Ahead: Background: The finance bill 2021 was passed with… Continue reading Discrimination in taxing provident fund (PF)
Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Synopsis: An evaluation of India- Bangladesh bilateral relation from the past to the present. Background India played an important role in Bangladesh’s independence. India provided political, diplomatic, military and humanitarian support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. For example, India lost 3,900 Indian soldiers and provided accommodation to an estimated 10 million Bangladeshi refugees. Following Bangladesh’s Independence,… Continue reading Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Why Electoral Bond Scheme should be declared unconstitutional?
Synopsis: The electoral bonds scheme violates the core principles of the Indian Constitution. It must be declared unconstitutional by the courts. Background The Electoral Bond Scheme was notified by the Government of India in 2018. For the last three years, electoral bonds have been the dominant method of political party funding in India. It allows… Continue reading Why Electoral Bond Scheme should be declared unconstitutional?
Need for an Integrated Digital System in Indian Justice System
Synopsis: Implementation of an integrated digital system for the criminal justice system will help in speedy justice. Contents1 Background2 How a poorly designed system is to be blamed in this case?3 How will an integrated digital system help?4 Conclusion Background 43 years old Vishnu Tiwari was recently found innocent by the Allahabad High Court. Vishnu… Continue reading Need for an Integrated Digital System in Indian Justice System
Cost and Benefits of Adani’s Carmichael Coal Project in Australia
Synopsis – Adani is making one of the world’s largest new coal investments in the Carmichael coal mine project in Queensland. This article analyzes the Costs and Benefits of the Project. Introduction- New investment in coal will be a major factor if India is not able to meet its commitment against Climate Change. Recently the… Continue reading Cost and Benefits of Adani’s Carmichael Coal Project in Australia
Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Synopsis: India and other South Asian countries can learn from the growth story of Bangladesh. Contents1 Background2 Growth Story of Bangladesh3 The Vietnam Growth Model4 What aided the success of Bangladesh? Background March 2021 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India and 50 years of Bangladesh independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is… Continue reading Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Synopsis: India needs to address the international criticism of declining democratic values. It will strengthen the world’s largest democracy further. Background Many countries are scrutinising the functioning of Indian democracy due to the alleged diminishing democratic space in India. For example, Recently, annual reports of the United States-based Freedom House and the Sweden-based V-Dem Institute… Continue reading Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Synopsis: Selling of Public assets (Disinvestment) has similar macroeconomic results to fiscal deficit. Both increase wealth inequalities in the society and hence should be avoided. Contents1 Background2 Fiscal Strategy of selling Public Sector Undertakings:3 Relationship between Disinvestment and Fiscal Deficit:4 How does fiscal deficit increase wealth inequality?5 How selling of public assets increases wealth inequality?6… Continue reading Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
Synopsis: NITI Aayog has expressed concerns over the poor water quality in India. This gives a conducive environment for the spread of another pandemic through the water. Thus, it requires an effective mechanism for water conservation. Contents1 Background:2 How the virus spreads through contaminated water?3 Need for water conservation in India4 Is there any clean… Continue reading Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
