Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals

Source: Livemint Relevance: Regulatory regime in India and issues related to it. Synopsis:  India’s regulatory framework for e-commerce needs to be market-friendly because its failure to pass this test will go against long-term economic interests. Introduction: As a developing economy, India’s regulatory ambitions fall short of what defines ‘regulation’. For Further read – Draft e-commerce… Continue reading Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals

Open Doors not Walls

Source: Indian Express Relevance: Gandhian Values Synopsis: It is not enough to protect the precincts of Sabarmati Ashram, we must go beyond that. Adopting the Gandhian way of building a mutually nurturing society, should be the aim. Contents1 Introduction:2 Significance of Sabarmati ashram:3 What is the Gandhian way?4 Conclusion: Introduction: The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at… Continue reading Open Doors not Walls

Faith and Marriage

Source: Indian Express, The Hindu Relevance: To understand the issue of interfaith marriages Synopsis: Dubious legislations cannot be allowed to criminalise interfaith marriages Contents1 Introduction:2 What do the laws say?3 What do the courts say?4 Way Forward Introduction: Gujarat HC has recently struck down certain provisions of the ‘Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021’ which are… Continue reading Faith and Marriage

Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court

Source: The Hindu Relevance: To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Contents1 Introduction2 When does the occasion to arrest arise?3 What should be done?4 Way Forward Introduction Recently, the… Continue reading Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court

Fate of Afghanistan’s karez system uncertain, but south India’s surangam thriving

Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Traditional methods of water conservation in India. Synopsis: The karez system in Afghanistan, a legacy of its Persian cultural linkage, has suffered extensive damage in 43 years of war and stares at an uncertain future under the Taliban’s second regime. But hundreds of miles to the south, a similar system called… Continue reading Fate of Afghanistan’s karez system uncertain, but south India’s surangam thriving

To break the poverty cycle: GoI should allow companies to offer earn-while-you-learn education to poor young Indians

Source: TOI Relevance: To understand the issue of poverty in migrants. Synopsis: Given the nature of the jobs of migrants and the need to educate them, there is a need to create an alternate education system for them. Challenges of education for migrants Education is seen by many as a ticket out of poverty. Today, in… Continue reading To break the poverty cycle: GoI should allow companies to offer earn-while-you-learn education to poor young Indians

How are Rajya Sabha members punished for misconduct in the House?

Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the suspension of the members of Rajya Sabha Synopsis: There have been incidents of misconduct inside the house. The recent incident raises the question of action that should be taken against such members. Contents1 Introduction:2 Suspension rules of RS3 Terms of suspension4  The procedure followed5 Way forward Introduction: There are… Continue reading How are Rajya Sabha members punished for misconduct in the House?

History over geography

Source: The Hindu, Indian Express and Business Standard  Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background3 About Afghanistan (the global battlefield) and its geopolitics4 Geopolitics since the entry of Pakistan:5 Geopolitics of India6 Geopolitics and the stability in Afghanistan7 About the return of the Taliban and Geopolitics of India Synopsis: The geopolitics that happened… Continue reading History over geography

Preparing India for a sporting future

Source: Indian Express Relevance: Sports ecosystem in India Synopsis:  Though India has a large and talented population as well as a history of sporting excellence, but still it has struggled to raise medal count. A look at the causes and suggestions to bring a change. Context In Tokyo 2020, India won first gold in athletics,… Continue reading Preparing India for a sporting future

Catch the rain, fix water crisis: How Odisha leads by example

Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Fighting water crisis in India, Odisha model of rain water harvesting Synopsis: Urbanization poses a threat to our natural environment, it is leading to water scarcity, disasters, loss of biodiversity and more. However, sustainable urbanization can offer a solution for the emerging urban problems as reflected by Odisha model. Contents1… Continue reading Catch the rain, fix water crisis: How Odisha leads by example

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