Synopsis: There is a need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system to make the participation of the people in governance a reality. Evolution of Panchayati Raj System First, during the Ancient period, the Cholas pioneered the formation of local bodies to oversee the implementation of State plans. Second, during the British period, in 1884, the… Continue reading Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System
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Appointment of former judges as ad hoc Judges
Synopsis – The SC is Activating the dormant Article 224A of the Constitution. It has issued guidelines for the appointment of ad hoc Judges to deal with the backlog of cases pending in the HC. Introduction- An article in the Indian Constitution that has been dormant for 58 years has been restored by the Supreme… Continue reading Appointment of former judges as ad hoc Judges
Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
Synopsis: Governments must effectively step up their national climate action plans. There is an opportunity to bring consensus for that in the upcoming Leaders’ Summit hosted by the United States. Introduction It is time for bold climate action. We need to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius to stop the climate crisis from becoming… Continue reading Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)
Synopsis – Challenges and suggestion to enhance the commercial-scale operation of green hydrogen in India. Contents1 National Hydrogen Energy Mission NHEM-2 What is green hydrogen?3 Challenges-4 Way forward- National Hydrogen Energy Mission NHEM- Indian prepares to launch the National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM). The global target is to produce 1.45 million tonnes of green hydrogen… Continue reading National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)
Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
Synopsis: Centre needs to enact rules for the selection of Experts in NGT Tribunals with clarity and objectivity. Contents1 Background2 Why Tribunals are formed?3 Why the appointment of Girija Vaidyanathan has been challenged?4 What did the court say?5 What is the way forward? Background The criteria used for the appointments of NGT members are not… Continue reading Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
China Model to Contain Pandemic
Synopsis: The Centre should step in to coordinate policy measures across states to contain the pandemic, rather than putting the onus on the states. China’s model to contain pandemic should be studied and replicated in India Contents1 Background2 How the China Model functioned?3 About Residential Committees4 Role of Central Leadership5 How the China Model can… Continue reading China Model to Contain Pandemic
Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Synopsis: The Government is planning to ban all private cryptocurrencies in India while supporting an RBI-backed cryptocurrency. Background: The proposed Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 bans all private cryptocurrencies. It lays down the regulatory framework for the launch of an “official digital currency”. Further holders of private cryptocurrencies will have a 3-6… Continue reading Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Police Reforms Needed to Ensure Political Neutrality
Synopsis: There is a need to ensure a right balance between the government’s role in appointing or removing the police chief and the need to safeguard the Police’s operational autonomy. Contents1 Background2 History of recommendations for police reforms3 What reforms are needed?4 What needs to be done? Background Recently, the State government removed Param Bir… Continue reading Police Reforms Needed to Ensure Political Neutrality
Need to Prioritise Vaccination for Migrant workers
Synopsis: The migrant workers contribute significantly to the economy, however, they are also more vulnerable to the Covid crisis. Hence, the government needs to prioritize Vaccination for the migrant population. Contents1 Background2 Why Migrant population needs to be added in the priority list for vaccination?3 Welfare measures for the migrant population4 Issues in welfare measure… Continue reading Need to Prioritise Vaccination for Migrant workers
Demands for Delinking of State and Religion
Synopsis: Some religious groups in Tamil Nadu are demanding delinking of state from religious affairs. However, minimal state intervention to promote justice and equality is permitted by the constitution. Contents1 Background:2 Arguments by protestors in favour of delinking:3 Arguments against Delinking:4 Way Forward: Background: Amidst the electoral process, some Religious groups are demanding delinking of… Continue reading Demands for Delinking of State and Religion
