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Synopsis: Instead of constituting a committee to inquire into the allegations made in the Pegasus case, SC could have made use of other prerogative powers available to it. Introduction On October 27, the Supreme Court of India appointed an independent committee to inquire into the Pegasus case. But the court’s order still falls short of… Continue reading The Court’s order on Pegasus still falls short

Synopsis: The fight against COVID and climate change has suffered from misinformation. Both require strong measures and popular support. Contents1 Introduction2 How COVID has been a series of failures?3 What do these failures have to do with climate?4 What are the lessons leaders and officials meeting in Glasgow should keep in mind?5 What is the… Continue reading Our pandemic failures should inform climate-response talks

Synopsis: Central planning in decarbonization will impose excessive costs upon society. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the state’s role is essential?3 What are the drawbacks of a centrally planned decarbonization process?4 Why locally suitable mechanisms for decarbonization are best suited for India?5 Why carbon tax is considered the right mechanism to induce local innovative thinking towards decarbonisation?6… Continue reading How to decarbonize: On decarbonization

Synopsis: RBI should focus more on inflation management. Contents1 Introduction2 How was the central bank’s response to the pandemic ?3 What are the problems faced by RBI during the pandemic?4 Should RBI follow IMF’s Suggestion?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Union government has given a three-year extension to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Vote for continuity

Synopsis: There is a huge pool of unemployed university graduates with unfulfilled aspirations. The present situation and the steps that can be taken to address this issue. Contents1 Introduction2 What has led to an increase in the enrollment?3 What are the associated concerns?4 What are the existing challenges with vocational institutions?5 What is the way… Continue reading Future Imperfect: On unemployment

Synopsis: The US plan to impose a tax on the super-rich, will not work in India. Contents1 Introduction2 About the wealth inequality3 Who are Super rich and How the US plans to tax them?4 Why does taxing the super-rich will not work in India? Introduction US President Joe Biden has promised to finance the social-spending… Continue reading Biden’s billionaire levies must not cue bad ideas

Synopsis: Covid-19 or otherwise, there is a need to ensure children are nurtured or nourished properly. Contents1 Introduction2 What is India’s triple burden of nutrition in schools?3 What are the Social factors impacting nutrition?4 What is the government’s role to tackle the nutritional problems?5 What India should further do to tackle nutritional challenges in schools?… Continue reading Getting nutrition back on the school high table

Synopsis: Conditions of granting bail under NDPS act are very stringent. Amendments should be introduced to it to make it justiciable.  Introduction  As highlighted by the present case of Aryan Khan, the interpretation of provisions for bail under NDPS act has resulted in many suffering behind bars for years.  Must Read: Drug usage and the NDPS Act – Explained,… Continue reading Why bail proceedings for offences under NDPS Act are complex and open to abuse

Synopsis: Technological solutions for social services should be more citizen centric. At present these solutions are more suitable for elite class instead of marginalised class.   Introduction  Government has recognized the power of technology in ensuring inclusion at a massive scale. Technology is being used for social services such as receiving vaccines and rations to paying for cooking gas… Continue reading How to create a truly digital public 

Synopsis: India needs Electric Vehicles to protect the environment and acquire a permanent place in the new global order. Contents1 Introduction2 How Electric Vehicles are beneficial compared to combustion engines? 3 Initiatives to promote EV 4 Challenges in the adoption of electric vehicles in India Introduction Fossil-fuel-based transportation has resulted in pollution around the world. India has… Continue reading Is India ready for a world where electric vehicles will dominate transportation?