News: A recent book titled “How China Sees India and the World.” explained how China is moving towards their global dominance. What is the development of India-China relations? Deng Xiaoping declared that there could not be an Asian Century without India and China growing together and playing a resurgent role. During the visit of the Indian… Continue reading China’s ‘inevitable’ global dominance
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Supreme Court directions on sex workers: history of the case, and where it stands now
News: A long-standing demand of sex workers that their work be decriminalised has been partially fulfilled, with the Supreme Court observed that adult sex workers are entitled to dignity and equal protection under law. With the Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill yet to see the light of day, the Court invoked powers… Continue reading Supreme Court directions on sex workers: history of the case, and where it stands now
Disability and the barriers to feminine hygiene
News: The United Nations Population Fund and WaterAid India are collaborating to understand the key challenges and constraints faced by persons with disability with regard to menstrual health and hygiene. According to Census 2011, nearly 27 million persons (or 2.2% of the Indian population) are disabled. Contents1 Measures taken in India so far2 What were… Continue reading Disability and the barriers to feminine hygiene
How to solve crimes better
Context: Forensic sciences have gained great cultural popularity over the past two decades with the onset of crime shows on television. For example, Series like Law and Order, Mare of Easttown, Shetland and Real Detective. Contents1 What is forensic science?2 Forensic science laboratories (FSL) in India3 What is the importance of forensic science?4 What are… Continue reading How to solve crimes better
Hindus and Muslims must give up rigid positions on contested places of worship
News: In the Ayodhya temple case decided in 2019 by a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court. It was projected as a law falling within the parameters of the inviolable basic structure of the Constitution. In the present-day circumstances, other such disputes like Kashi-Mathura disputes have come to the picture. What are the problems at… Continue reading Hindus and Muslims must give up rigid positions on contested places of worship
Digitisation will ensure speedy, efficient delivery of justice
News: In 2021, the Gujarat HC became the first court in the country to livestream its proceedings. Its example was followed by other HCs like Karnataka, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Patna. Use of technology in the India’s Judicial System In India, e-governance in the field of administration of justice began in the late 1990s. However,… Continue reading Digitisation will ensure speedy, efficient delivery of justice
Storm in a GST cup
News: The Supreme Court has given a ruling on a commercial dispute, the Union of India versus Mohit Minerals, over the levy of the integrated goods and services tax (GST) on ocean freight charges paid by importers. It has triggered a nationwide debate. About the Judgment The judgment is virtually a recitation from the Article 279A (4)… Continue reading Storm in a GST cup
For India, economic entropy presents both an opportunity and big challenge
Context: Entropy, or the disorder in a system, is a concept not usually used to understand economic trends, but it best describes the disorder and randomness at work today. What are some negative economic trends since the start of 2022? Energy costs rising, the trade balance turns more negative, the fiscal balance deteriorating, portfolio capital… Continue reading For India, economic entropy presents both an opportunity and big challenge
Explained: The cultural roots and significance of PM Modi’s gifts for his Quad colleagues
News: As the India Prime Minister travelled to Tokyo to attend the Quad Summit, he carried with him gifts for leaders of the US, Australia and Japan showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage and art forms. A look at those gifts and their cultural roots. Sanjhi art panel for US President Joe Biden The intricate sanjhi… Continue reading Explained: The cultural roots and significance of PM Modi’s gifts for his Quad colleagues
Knotty supply chains deepen global chip shortage
News: Recently, Toyota Corporation has been struggling to meet its production targets. It has apologised to its suppliers and customers a third time in less than two months for delaying making new vehicles and changing production plans. Nature of Semiconductor Industry The manufacturing process is a complex, and interconnected ecosystem with its own ebb and… Continue reading Knotty supply chains deepen global chip shortage
