News: License of MediaOne a television channel in Kerala was cancelled by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on the grounds of national security. Subsequently, the State High court also dismissed its appeal plea. However, the reasons for invoking national security were not disclosed. How this particular incident infringes upon several Fundamental Rights? It compromises… Continue reading Sealed Cover Jurisprudence is appalling
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MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY
News: After Covid-19, the position of role of women is strengthening in the political and civic life of democracy in South Asia. Contents1 Trends of Women Role in Politics2 What are the issues?3 Some good developments towards political empowerment of women4 Suggestions for improvement Trends of Women Role in Politics Global level: women leaders, such… Continue reading MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS WILL STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY
Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
News: The idea of creation of 100 new cities in India has not taken off. It was an important mission launched by the public authorities in 2014 which included the Smart Cities Mission. Why new cities are needed in India? Economic Growth and Job Creation: Urban real estate development is a part and parcel of economic… Continue reading Rethinking the 100 new cities plan
Message in turnout: Women voters have become a force. Welfare policy reflects this but political representation doesn’t
News: Female voter turnout percentage is found to be increasing in many recent elections. Does this change hold any significance? Government welfare schemes are showing greater empathy for women voters, and women voters are also rewarding those parties. For example, Both Jayalalithaa and Nitish Kumar can credit their long terms as CMs to their female… Continue reading Message in turnout: Women voters have become a force. Welfare policy reflects this but political representation doesn’t
Strengthen environmental clearances
News: A robust system of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required to find the balance between the environment and development, and to mitigate harm. Many projects are being given environmental clearance, without paying attention to how many should be allowed and in what conditions. What are the changes present EIA process required? First, credible baseline… Continue reading Strengthen environmental clearances
How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
News: Ukrainian crisis will result in negative effects on Indian energy sector. The article explains how would it effect the Indian economy. Read – How high oil prices will affect the Indian economy? In addition to the factors mentioned in the previous articles, uncontrolled increase in crude oil prices will have following impacts on Indian… Continue reading How to handle impact of Ukrainian crisis on India’s energy sector
Risks Rise Above Earth Too
News: The Ukraine crisis will have affects for space programmes globally, and also harsh lessons for India. Read – US not ready for a solo space ride Other than the International Space Station Program, the risks to space cooperation could come in three ways: First, due to sanctions. Second, due to physical destruction or control… Continue reading Risks Rise Above Earth Too
A safety net for students abroad
News: Recently, the issue of higher education as under discussion due to evacuation of students from Ukraine. Before the pandemic, more than 7,50,000 Indian students were studying abroad, spending $24 billion in foreign economies. It is around 1% of India’s GDP. The number is expected to rise to around 1.8 million students, spending nearly $80… Continue reading A safety net for students abroad
Do economic sanctions work as a deterrent?
News: The US, UK, and the EU have imposed several types of sanctions on Russia for going to war against Ukraine. This could prove to be detrimental to the country. What do you mean by economic sanctions? Economic sanctions are penalties or bans that are levied against a country to push it to modify its… Continue reading Do economic sanctions work as a deterrent?
Women and Indian society
News: Recently, Pew research Survey highlighted India’s low female labour force participation rate (FLFPR) and few reasons behind that. FLFPR has worsened with the slowing of the Indian economy before the pandemic came. an FLFPR of 33.1 per cent in 2011-12 slipped to 25.3 in 2017-18, coinciding with a 45-year high in unemployment, and further… Continue reading Women and Indian society
