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News: India is being criticized for its last-minute call affecting changes to the Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) wherein the expression ‘Phase out’ was changed to ‘Phase down’ of coal-based power in its final version. India’s per capita energy consumption is a third of the global average. Hence, as per the IEA, India will need to… Continue reading India needs time and money before it can dump coal

News: The Population Foundation of India, a non-profit, recently commissioned a study ‘Investing in Adolescent Development’. It examines current interventions in key aspects of adolescent development in India, including physical and mental health, education and prevention of early marriage. Who are the adolescents?  There is no universally accepted definition of adolescents. But, according to the… Continue reading Why should India invest in its adolescent population? New study has an answer

News: The government and regulatory authorities are considering a legislative and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.  As enforcing a ban on cryptocurrencies is not advisable, hence, the current policy approach is a step in the right direction. Must Read: Managing cryptocurrencies What parameters must be considered for regulating cryptocurrencies? Define a tax structure: This must outline… Continue reading Good crypto and bad: Defining, regulating and taxing this world

News: Withdrawal of US troops, fall of Afghanistan and return of Taliban has opened the geopolitical contestation for influence over Afghanistan. What are the recent developments? Afghanistan is reeling under economic crisis and humanitarian crisis with an acute shortage of food. Considering this Taliban has shown interest in engaging with India. Read here: Aiding Afghanistan: On… Continue reading Kabul, Kashmir and the return of the real politik

News: Recently, The Supreme Court had suggested some changes in the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) to protect the interests of homebuyers. What are the impacts of ruling on the RERA act? The ruling strengthens the interests of homebuyers, protects their rights, and tells developers to conform to the RERA provisions. SC rulings can… Continue reading What the SC order on RERA means for homebuyers

News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) directors up to 5 years. This raises questions about Government’s use of ordinance as the same matter has already been adjudicated by the Supreme Court before. Who can promulgate an ordinance? Article 123… Continue reading House not ordinance: Extending tenures of key officials of premier agencies should be debated in Parliament

News: Supreme Court collegium has recently recommended the name of Saurabh Kirpal as judge of Delhi High Court. If the government does not reject the name, then he will become India’s first openly gay judge. What were the challenges in his appointment? 1) The initial reluctance of the collegium to recommend his name. 2) Opaque nature… Continue reading SC collegium’s endorsement of Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi HC judge is very welcome. Govt must not stand in the way

News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Must read: Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years What are the concerns associated with the ordinances? Read more: Extension of terms of CBI, ED… Continue reading Longer term, better impact

News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Must read: Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years What are the concerns associated with the ordinances? The criticisms include, 1.… Continue reading Extension of terms of CBI, ED chiefs by ordinance goes against SC verdicts