News: Recently, the World has celebrated March 8 as International Women’s Day. This year, to commemorate International Women’s Day, the ILO brought out its new report titled, ‘Care at work: investing in care leave and services for a more gender-equal world of work”. Contents1 What is Care economy?2 Importance of focusing on care services3 What… Continue reading Getting serious about supporting the care economy
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Why the regulation of sanctions matters?
News: Recently, the western countries have mulled to increase the height of their economic sanctions on Russia. This has been because a series of suspected war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha has been discovered. There are apprehensions that Russia may undertake new offensive measures in coming period. In this regard, the sanction regime has… Continue reading Why the regulation of sanctions matters?
Court must settle challenge to the electoral bonds scheme quickly. The sanctity of elections is at stake
News: Chief Justice of India N V Ramana has assured petitioners that the Supreme Court will take up for hearing a pending plea challenging the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018. No date or any timeline has been specified, though. Two NGOs — Common Cause and Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) — have challenged the scheme, alleging… Continue reading Court must settle challenge to the electoral bonds scheme quickly. The sanctity of elections is at stake
Being multilingual: Democratic pressure has made political parties introduce English in schools
Context: Political debates about language convey a different picture while if we approach the subject from the other end, that of voters communicating their preferences, and the picture is quite different. What is the situation wrt preference of medium of instruction in schools in India? The demand from parents has led to a sharp rise… Continue reading Being multilingual: Democratic pressure has made political parties introduce English in schools
Recalibrating the India-US relationship
Context: The Russia-Ukraine conflict caught India unprepared, like in the case of Chinese incursions in Eastern Ladakh two years ago. It has also put it into an uncomfortable defensive posture. Has India’s position changed on Russia-Ukraine conflict? India’s position on the war has shifted considerably in the past couple of months as Russia’s actions and… Continue reading Recalibrating the India-US relationship
A trade deal that will create jobs
News: India and Australia have recently signed a trade agreement called the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement or IndAusECTA. What does this mean? This deal will eliminate tariffs on more than 85% of Australian goods entering India and almost all of Indian goods entering Australia. Australian exports to India of sheep meat, wool, coal,… Continue reading A trade deal that will create jobs
RBI shift on monetary policy
News: Recently, contrary to the predominant market expectations that the status quo will be maintained by RBI on the monetary policy, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) surprised everyone. The body has reinforced the de facto normalisation, which had already started in November 2021. Contents1 What has been announced by the RBI? 2 What are the reasons… Continue reading RBI shift on monetary policy
To begin with, the UGC needs to get the credits right
News: Recently, in pursuance of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2022, various documents related to a four-year undergraduate degree programme have been released for discussion. These are the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), the Learning Outcomes-Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF), and the draft National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) document issued by University Grant Commission (UGC). Contents1 How… Continue reading To begin with, the UGC needs to get the credits right
Fulfilling the potential of the Bay of Bengal community
News: Recently, the fifth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was concluded in Colombo. The organization is also celebrating its 25th year of the formation, which was launched in 1997. What were the outcomes of the summit? The summit had three important outcomes: – Expanding the grouping’s… Continue reading Fulfilling the potential of the Bay of Bengal community
Closing the gaps in criminal justice
News: Recently, the Supreme Court observed certain deficiencies and inadequacies which occur during the course of criminal trials. Therefore, the court has issued certain guidelines in this regard. Further, the essential notification and the necessary changes has been issued by the Guwahati High Court in January 2022. What directions have been given by the Supreme Court? … Continue reading Closing the gaps in criminal justice
