Synopsis: The February 2021 coup in Myanmar Protests removed the democratically elected government. Since then people have adopted the non-violent approach of Gandhi for pressuring the military junta. Contents1 Background:2 About Non-Violence and its usage:3 Myanmar and tool of Non-Violence:4 Significance of Non-Violent Protests:5 Way Ahead: Background: The democratically elected leaders in Myanmar’s protects were… Continue reading Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests
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Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Contents1 Background2 About Brahmos Missile:3 The relevance of Deal for India4 The relevance of Deal for the Philippines5 Geopolitical relevance:6 Challenges in… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Synopsis: Artificial Intelligence(AI) has the potential to widen the social and economic divisions in society. That will lead to discriminatory outcomes at a global level. Introduction In the last ten years alone, AI has seen exponential growth. AI-based systems are now defeating human champions in games and decoding complex proteins in labs. But the exponential… Continue reading Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
“Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India
Synopsis: The important reason behind the inclusion of nominated members to RajyaSabha and the provisions of Anti-defection Law. Contents1 Introduction:2 Constituent Assembly debate on Nominated members:3 Nominated Members to the Rajya Sabha:4 What is the Anti-Defection Law?5 Salient features of Anti-defection Law:6 Judicial intervention on Anti-defection Law: Introduction: Recently a nominated MP of Rajya Sabha… Continue reading “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India
Neglect of Public Health in India
Synopsis: India needs to prioritize public health along with Healthcare. It will be helpful to tackle both communicable and non-communicable diseases effectively. What is the difference between public health vs Health care? Health care deals with individual patients, whereas Public health deals with the community at large. The goal of public health in disease prevention… Continue reading Neglect of Public Health in India
Measures to Strengthen India US economic partnership
Synopsis: Strengthening India-U. S economic partnership will help India to become a $5 trillion economy. Background India and the US have committed to the goal of increasing the bilateral trade in goods and services to $500 billion. Currently, the bilateral trade stands at $146 billion (2019). To achieve this, the Compound annual growth rate… Continue reading Measures to Strengthen India US economic partnership
Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
Synopsis: India could use its education policy to improve the research and innovation ecosystem in the country. Contents1 Introduction 2 What steps were taken during the pandemic?3 Why India should invest more in Research and Innovation?4 Conclusion Introduction The Government of India celebrates National Vaccination Day every year on March 16 to communicate the importance of… Continue reading Why India should Invest More in Research and Innovation System?
Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Synopsis: The Madras High Court quashed a case of aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. The High Court also mentioned the need to amend the POCSO act. Contents1 The case and ruling 2 About the POCSO Act:3 Rationale behind the judgement:4 Way Ahead: The case and… Continue reading Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission
Synopsis – The Supreme Court in its recent judgment ruled that government officials cannot be appointed as State Election Commissioner (SEC). Introduction- 25 years have passed since local governance was introduced in India by the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments. However, there is very little and actual progress in this direction. There is inadequate devolution… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Judgment on State Election Commission
Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?
Synopsis: Due to economic pressure, the center and states may increase taxation on fuel. Contents1 The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre and states2 Fiscal Independence of states further reduced after GST3 Why fuel tax will be increasing?4 Impacts of rising in fuel prices: The disparity between the taxation powers of the centre… Continue reading Why Taxes on Fuel may increase in the future?
