Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 2- Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure. Synopsis: Supreme put stay on the recent verdict of the Bombay High Court in the sexual assault case. Background: The Session Court had convicted the man for the offence of sexual assault under Section 8 of the POCSO… Continue reading SC Stay on Bombay HC judgment in POCSO case
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Taxing older vehicles: A Way forward
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: Raising the tax on older vehicles will help in reducing pollution. Introduction The Centre has planned a policy to raise road tax on vehicles of a certain age from April 1 next year. This has the potential to renew a big part of India’s vehicles on the road,… Continue reading Taxing older vehicles: A Way forward
Establishing thought partnerships between the government and private entities
Source – The Hindu Synopsis: Government should put more effort into establishing more “thought partnerships” with private entities. It is to find appropriate solutions to the policy challenges faced by the country. Background Over the last few years, cooperation between the government and private partners on complex policy issues has increased. For example, Induction of… Continue reading Establishing thought partnerships between the government and private entities
“Remote Voting Project” – Election Commission tries out new innovation
Source: The Hindu Gs3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Synopsis: ECI is planning to implement a remote voting project. It must analyze the issues of the system before its implementation. Remote Voting Project Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner (Sunil Arora) announced that it is starting trials of a… Continue reading “Remote Voting Project” – Election Commission tries out new innovation
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act
Synopsis: Recently Bombay High Court has acquitted a man of sexual charges under POCSO act. The existence of Mandatory Minimum Sentence in the POCSO act is leading to these decisions. Introduction: A petition was filed in the Bombay High Court against the decision of the sessions court. The Session Court had convicted a person for… Continue reading Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act
COVID Vaccine and Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education and Human Resources. Synopsis: The hasty Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the two COVID-19 vaccines is against draft Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020. Introduction Open Science principle is a global movement. It advocates… Continue reading COVID Vaccine and Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020
Need for New 4-tier Regulations for NBFCs
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: The RBI’s plan to tighten regulations on large NBFCs is critical for financial stability. Introduction The RBI has planned an important change in its regulatory approach towards India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). It plans to monitor larger NBFCs almost as closely as it monitors banks. Read – 4-tier… Continue reading Need for New 4-tier Regulations for NBFCs
Reasons of increasing Palk Bay fishing conflict
Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: The recent death of 4 fishermen resurfaces the unresolved issue of fisheries conflict between India-Sri Lanka at Palk Bay. Background: Recently four fishermen from Tamil Nadu died while fishing in Palk Bay. Tamil Nadu has accused Sri Lankan Navy of that. But, the Sri Lankan… Continue reading Reasons of increasing Palk Bay fishing conflict
World Economic Forum: Need for ‘the Great Reset’ of capitalism
Source: Indian Express GS-2: Important International Institutions, agencies, and fora – their Structure, Mandate Synopsis: WEF’s executive chairman Klaus Schwab is advocating for rearrangement of the global order through “The Great Reset”. India should also take this development seriously and try to limit the potential implications of this possible global reset. Background The WEF’s (World… Continue reading World Economic Forum: Need for ‘the Great Reset’ of capitalism
The Cost of Guaranteed MSP
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: Farmers want to guarantee MSP which has no legal backing as of now. It is feasible and won’t cost very high for the government. Introduction Farmer unions are protesting to achieve two fundamental demands. The first demand is to take back the three agricultural reform laws enacted by… Continue reading The Cost of Guaranteed MSP
