Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 MTP Bill aims to improve women’s reproductive rights. But it will restrict women’s bodily autonomy if implemented. Introduction: The Lok Sabha passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Now the bill is in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has to maintain caution in passing… Continue reading MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
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Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
Synopsis: The Supreme Court advocated some important steps to avoid gender stereotypes while setting aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court order. Now it is time for us to work towards its implementation. Contents1 Introduction:2 Avoidable gender stereotypes:3 Level of gender stereotypes in India:4 Other judicial interventions on gender equality: Introduction: The Supreme Court set aside the… Continue reading Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
Synopsis: India should plan a stable institutional model for governing electricity trade across borders. It should avoid imposing restrictive rules which is against the free market economy. Background Currently, Guidelines for Import/Export (Cross Border) of Electricity-2018 govern the trade of electricity across its borders. In 2014, India through the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation… Continue reading The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
India’s potential as a Global investment hub
Synopsis: India has the potential to become a Global Investment Hub. Its unique advantages attract global companies to invest in the country. Contents1 Background2 Why India still lags behind China and Brazil in attracting FDI?3 Then, why multinational companies are investing in India?4 What is the way forward? Background In 2020, despite the sharp economic… Continue reading India’s potential as a Global investment hub
Potential opportunities in better India-Taiwan relations
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India Synopsis – There are many potential opportunities in developing India-Taiwan relations. But the political will is lacking. Introduction The India-Taiwan relations have improved since the 1990s. India and Taiwan have signed bilateral agreements in the field of agriculture, Custom… Continue reading Potential opportunities in better India-Taiwan relations
Shortcomings of the ‘In House inquiry Procedure’
Synopsis: The shortcomings of the ‘in house inquiry procedure’ of the Supreme Court has again come to the limelight. This time over the appointment of the future CJI itself. The upcoming CJI is facing serious allegations of misconduct, but there is no clarity of ‘In House inquiry Procedure’ in the concerned matter. Contents1 Background:2 In… Continue reading Shortcomings of the ‘In House inquiry Procedure’
Speculation about the disengagement agreement is baseless
Synopsis: The allegations against India’s disengagement agreement at Pangong Tso is baseless. Rather, we need to appreciate the efforts of India’s negotiators for ensuring a successful border disengagement Introduction: After the India-China disengagement agreement both agree to withdraw from the Pangong Lake area. The disengagement agreement ended the nine-month-long military stand-off between both countries. But, there… Continue reading Speculation about the disengagement agreement is baseless
Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge
Synopsis: Mizoram and the Indian government are taking a different stand on the current issue of refugees from Myanmar. Introduction: After the coup in Myanmar, at least, 1,000 people from the adjoining Chin state of Myanmar crossed the border and are currently at Mizoram. Since the Chins are ethnically related to the Mizos, the Mizoram… Continue reading Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge
Pew Research study on Poverty in India
Synopsis: A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. Further, the report also points out some serious flaws in the government policy during pandemic times. Contents1 Introduction2 Intensity of the Pew Research study on Poverty:3 Is the Pew research study reliable?4 Highlights of the report: Introduction A recent Pew research study report… Continue reading Pew Research study on Poverty in India
Sachin Waze Case | The Issue of Right to Legal Counsel in Custody
Synopsis – The NIA recently arrested Sachin Waze in the Antilia case. Waze has filed an application seeking permission to meet his lawyer. In this article, we will see the provisions regarding the right to legal counsel for those in police custody. Introduction- In Feb., an SUV was found parked near industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s multi-story… Continue reading Sachin Waze Case | The Issue of Right to Legal Counsel in Custody
