Synopsis: The recent ICC (International Criminal Court) ruling allows it to prosecute war crimes in Palestinian Territories. The ruling is welcomed by Palestine but criticized by the U.S. and Israel. Background: Israel had been accused of committing atrocities in Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967. Palestine joined the ICC in 2015… Continue reading ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories
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Deregulation of Geospatial Data: Prospects
Synopsis: Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology deregulated the geo-spatial data and map-making in India. What is geospatial data? Geospatial data is the data about objects, events, or phenomena that are located on the surface of the earth. Read More about Geospatial data and Geospatial policy What is the present policy on geospatial data?… Continue reading Deregulation of Geospatial Data: Prospects
Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Synopsis: The government is focussing on the vaccination of frontline sanitation workers. However, the most vulnerable among them, Manual scavengers, did not gethe attention they deserve. Introduction India is far behind in understanding sanitation workers and their different categories. Manual scavengers belong to the lowest strata of unprotected sanitation workers. Many people in India believe… Continue reading Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Causes of accidents in firework industry
Synopsis: Labour reforms and technological advances within the fireworks industry is the need of the hour to minimise the causes of accidents in the firework industry. Introduction Thousands of workers in Tamil Nadu’s famed fireworks’ industry are working in unsafe conditions. It resulted in a series of accidents. Such as 20 workers died and 28… Continue reading Causes of accidents in firework industry
Government’s Notice to Twitter: Why Twitter’s actions are justified?
Synopsis: Twitter has acted with reason after defying the Indian government’s legal orders. It didn’t implement the order fully and this action is desirable despite the criticism. Introduction Twitter did not act in accordance with the Indian government’s orders under Section 69A of the IT Act. It was required to block hundreds of accounts under… Continue reading Government’s Notice to Twitter: Why Twitter’s actions are justified?
Climate activist arrested in ‘Toolkit Conspiracy’
Synopsis: A 22-year-old climate activist got arrested for misusing a toolkit. Such instances raise a question of alleged misuse of power by the government officials. Read More – Toolkit conspiracy case and its imapct on India- Explained Pointwise – ForumIAS Blog Background: The Delhi Police has already registered multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) post the 26th January farmer protest… Continue reading Climate activist arrested in ‘Toolkit Conspiracy’
Why prices of Petrol and Diesel are rising?
Synopsis: Retail prices of petrol and diesel have reached record highs in India. One major reason is a heavy tax on Petrol and diesel in India. Introduction The price of petrol is touching Rs 89 per litre in Delhi and diesel reaching Rs 86.30 per litre in Mumbai. The government states that the reason behind… Continue reading Why prices of Petrol and Diesel are rising?
‘Disengagement activities’ for reducing Sino-India tensions
Synopsis: India and China have simultaneously begun disengagement activities around the Pangong Tso region in eastern Ladakh. It is a laudable step for reducing tension between the two countries. Background: The two countries were undergoing severe tensions since May 2020. It is when the Chinese army entered 8 km inside Eastern Ladakh. This Chinese encroachment… Continue reading ‘Disengagement activities’ for reducing Sino-India tensions
Issues in 15th Finance Commission Recommendation
Synopsis: The recent 15th FC report recommendations criticised on the basis of two grounds. One, the recommendations will impact co-operative federalism. Two, the recommendations are not aligned with the changing federal structure in India. Background Recently, the 15th Finance commission (FC) report tabled in the parliament. It’s following key recommendations accepted by the government. The… Continue reading Issues in 15th Finance Commission Recommendation
“First Trade Minimum Price” (FTMP): A model to increase farmer’s income
Synopsis: Industrial revolution 4.0, will reduce employment opportunity. The “First Trade Minimum Price” model can be used for increasing farmer’s income. How Industrial Revolutions are changing employment dynamics? The subsequent three Industrial revolutions reduced the dominance of the agriculture sector. They made the service and manufacturing sector dominant. This helped the agrarian workforce to shift… Continue reading “First Trade Minimum Price” (FTMP): A model to increase farmer’s income
