Synopsis: Uniform retirement ages for HC & SC judges is required to reflect the contemporary needs. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the historical reasons for having different retirements ages?3 Why there is a difference in retirement age justified earlier?4 How the government tried to increase the retirement age of HC Judges?5 What should be done? Introduction Today,… Continue reading Let HC Judges retire when SC Judges do, At 65
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A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Synopsis: The historic rival claims of territory and independence by China and Taiwan is seeing a new turn with the US questioning the One China policy. Introduction Recently the “One China policy” of the People’s Republic of China has been challenged by the USA, though it still stands with a one-China policy. In 1979, the USA recognized… Continue reading A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
What the attacks against minorities in Kashmir reveal
Synopsis: Reasons behind recent terrorist attacks in Kashmir, challenges involved and the future course of action. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the motive behind these attacks? 3 What are some challenges in resolving the insurgency issue?4 How should the govt respond? Introduction The targeted terror attacks against minorities in Kashmir indicate a dangerous move. Sikhs and Hindus… Continue reading What the attacks against minorities in Kashmir reveal
Coal’s problems are governance, not climate regulation
Synopsis: The recent power shortage crisis in India is not about coal, and neither it is about climate action. It’s about poor governance. Introduction It is the worst news possible for a world struggling to recover from a pandemic while also trying to increase its effort to combat climate change: Power shortages in China and… Continue reading Coal’s problems are governance, not climate regulation
Need Smart Govts For Checking Big Tech
Synopsis: This article is based on ideas from a book on how governments can check the power of big techs. Introduction The book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot, has been written by Stanford University professors Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami, and Jeremy M Weinstein. This book talks about the… Continue reading Need Smart Govts For Checking Big Tech
Simple, but brilliant: on Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Synopsis: This year’s Nobel Prize for Chemistry is awarded for the discovery of an efficient, “precise, cheap, fast and environmentally friendly” concept of catalysis asymmetric organocatalysis. Read – What is asymmetric organocatalysis? Significance of discovery Simpler: This concept for making molecules is simpler than one could ever imagine. Accelerating research: The multitudes of new organocatalysts… Continue reading Simple, but brilliant: on Nobel Prize for Chemistry
There’s an urgent need to clean up the World Bank and IMF
Synopsis: Wrongdoings of WB and IMF, unsuitability of heads of these institutions, various steps that these institutions need to take to maintain their credibility and legitimacy Introduction Head of the World Bank and IMF are selected under the dual monopoly selection procedure wherein only an American can head the World Bank and only a European can head the… Continue reading There’s an urgent need to clean up the World Bank and IMF
The farmers’ movement is no longer about the three controversial farm laws
Synopsis: Despite the Supreme Court issuing a stay on the controversial farm laws passed by the govt, the protests which started against them, have carried on. They are now less about the farm laws but more about the issues and problems being faced by our farmers since long. A brief look at some of these… Continue reading The farmers’ movement is no longer about the three controversial farm laws
A host of challenges greets India’s new Air Chief
Synopsis: The IAF has played a stellar role in defending India. The squadron strength of the Air force is depleting. We need a quality and quantity check of its operational assets before pushing for the creation of theatre commands. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges confronting the new Air Chief?3 How the Air force intends… Continue reading A host of challenges greets India’s new Air Chief
Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
Synopsis: Two consultation paper, one by the Ministry of Agriculture and the other by Bain were released recently. They both talk about leveraging digital technology for helping farmers and supporting their livelihoods. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Bain report? 3 What is IDEA report? 4 What are some issues with these reports? 5 What is the way forward? Introduction The first… Continue reading Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
