News: US Congress recently approved a bill to ban imports from Xinjiang that might be the result of forced labor. Must read: U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs Contents1 Why was the reason behind the USA move?2 Why religious conversions should be checked?3 How religion is used in politics in India?4 What… Continue reading The realm of ideas must always be free and fair
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Bangladesh – Model or Miracle?
News: Bangladesh got Independence in 1971. The then war-torn country referred to by many as basket-case, is now a developmental model for growth and human development. A basket-case is a country or organization that is in severe financial or economic difficulties, one that is unable to pay its debts. In which areas, Bangladesh is doing… Continue reading Bangladesh – Model or Miracle?
Tourism in Kashmir: Fixing Kashmir-Phase 2
News: The UT of Kashmir saw a record 1.27 lakh tourists in November, which is much higher than the previous seven-year average. It’s a ray of hope in a land of perennial crisis where people aspire for a safer and prosperous life. How to improve the Kashmir economy and its tourism potential? Boost in business: policies… Continue reading Tourism in Kashmir: Fixing Kashmir-Phase 2
Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill
News: Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has tabled its report on the Data Protection Bill in both houses. What are the recommendations by JCP on Data Protection Bill? Sensitive data: JCP proposed all contracts enabling businesses to take sensitive personal data out of India’s borders will now need the approval of the central government in addition to… Continue reading Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill
India must prepare for changes in the great Himalayan water
News: Environmental experts discuss how human actions are impacting Earth and India in Particular. How is climate change reshaping dynamics which make our weather? Greenhouse effect causes earth’s temperature to be well below the freezing point of water. The greenhouse effect is necessary for life on Earth. However, increasing the amount of greenhouse gases increases… Continue reading India must prepare for changes in the great Himalayan water
How to read the WTO panel’s sugar report against India
Relevance: WTO, Dispute Settlement Body, Sugar subsidies News: A panel set up by the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled against India’s sugar subsidies. Contents1 What was the complaint against India?2 What did the panel find?3 What was India’s argument in the WTO panel?4 Will India’s sugar industry or… Continue reading How to read the WTO panel’s sugar report against India
Summoning CEC, EC to PMO is outrageous
News: Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners were summoned by the PMO to attend a meeting with the Principal Secretary(PS) to the PM. This move has come under criticism, as the independent Election Commission of India(ECI) is a gift of the Constitution to the nation. Must Read: Independence of EC is reducing – Explained, pointwise Why the… Continue reading Summoning CEC, EC to PMO is outrageous
For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
News: Recently, the Russian President visited India for 21st India – Russia Annual summit. Read more: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested Contents1 Talks about China during the visit2 What are the challenges in the holding RIC meeting?3 Why Russia’s role as… Continue reading For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
Soft power: Who does it help?
News: Nations export culture, ideology, and people to create soft power. They export because they have a competitive edge, superior education system, rich culture, superior political system, and military might. Read more: Hard knocks for soft power Contents1 What are the benefits of Soft power?2 About India’s soft power during ancient times3 About the soft… Continue reading Soft power: Who does it help?
For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
News: Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has released draft guidelines for building disabled-friendly infrastructure in police stations, prisons etc. Contents1 Why does the need arise?2 What is provided in the MHA guidelines?3 What are the inadequacies in the provisions?4 What are the suggestions provided by SC? Why does the need arise? Effective policing is needed of… Continue reading For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
