News: Parliament’s productivity was around 129% for the Lok Sabha in the last session in 2022. However, under the garb of enhanced productivity, a tradition of intense debate over bills has been lost. What are the features of a parliamentary democracy? In a parliamentary democracy, all the proposals or legislations must be put to deliberations… Continue reading Why is there no debate in Parliament?
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A vision for US-India economic partnership
News: Recently, there has been differences between the United States and India over India’s stand on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has brought the bilateral relationship between the largest and sixth-largest global economies at the centre of debate and their expected role in the Indo-Pacific Region. What have been the convergence of Interests between India… Continue reading A vision for US-India economic partnership
Demolition drives violate international law
Context: Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Madhya Pradesh government bulldozed the houses of those who were allegedly involved in rioting. The State government claims that these demolitions are in response to illegal encroachments. However, the fact that these… Continue reading Demolition drives violate international law
PLI scheme with a return for the government
News: The government’s ambitious PLI scheme aims to overcome the disadvantage of high costs in the country and to encourage production on a very large scale in some selected industries. The scheme aims to reduce costs per unit of output, and help not just the economy but the country more generally. However, there are concerns.… Continue reading PLI scheme with a return for the government
Upholding the right to repair
News: Recently, the US Federal Trade Commission directed manufacturers to remedy unfair anti-competitive practice. The manufacturers have to ensure that consumers can make repairs, either themselves or by a third-party agency. As a result, Apple announced that consumers will have the right to purchase spare components of their products. However, this momentum is not so… Continue reading Upholding the right to repair
The right price: on TRAI’s latest recommendations
News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s latest recommendations on the auction of airwaves identified for 5G services, particularly the pricing of spectrum, have triggered disappointment within the industry. Contents1 What are the concerns expressed by the telcos?2 What are the major challenges faced by telcos in India?3 What is TRAI’s rationale for the recommendations?4… Continue reading The right price: on TRAI’s latest recommendations
Cryptos and a CBDC are not the same thing
Context: Despite arguing against legitimising cryptos and calling them as Ponzi schemes, the RBI has announced that it will float a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). RBI is clearly worried over the increasing popularity of Cryptos among Indian masses. But, a CBDC will not solve the RBI’s concerns regarding Crypto since it can function as… Continue reading Cryptos and a CBDC are not the same thing
Explained: WHO & traditional medicine
News: Groundbreaking ceremony for the first-of-its-kind WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) will be held in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Contents1 What is traditional medicine?2 What will be the GCTM be about?3 Why has WTO felt the need to advance knowledge of traditional medicine?4 Has India taken up similar collaborative efforts earlier? What is traditional medicine?… Continue reading Explained: WHO & traditional medicine
A new shine to old ties
News: The Prime Minister Narender Modi is going to host British premier Boris Johnson this week in India. Further, both countries have been working on a roadmap to transform bilateral relations by 2030. What were the issues in India-Britain bilateral relations? There have been bitter legacies of colonialism. These legacies had made it impossible for the… Continue reading A new shine to old ties
India can criticise Russia’s Ukraine invasion
News: Recently, India has been facing severe pressure from the west and especially from the US over its stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has repeatedly abstained on multiple resolutions critical of Russia’s invasion in the UN forums. In fact, it has not directly mentioned Russia in the statements criticizing… Continue reading India can criticise Russia’s Ukraine invasion
