Source: Indian express Relevance: Assam-Mizoram dispute, its negative impact from regional, national and international perspective, steps that can be taken to resolve such disputes. Synopsis: Border tensions between Assam and Mizoram have calmed down. We need to build upon the momentum and ensure that peace and order is maintained in the North East because the… Continue reading Mending fences: On Goodwill among northeastern states
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Putting an end to police brutality
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights the police brutality & steps to stop the custodial deaths Synopsis: NCRB data have repeatedly shown police brutality, violation of human rights, and even extreme instances of custodial killings. Some recent examples include: Death of fruit stall owner in Tamil Nadu Death of vegetable vendor in UP for… Continue reading Putting an end to police brutality
Securing the Indian ocean
Source: Indian express Relevance: Strengthening maritime security Synopsis: Maintaining and strengthening maritime security is a key concern for India. With an open debate on the issue in UNSC, India has a chance to showcase that maritime security requires a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder approach. Contents1 Context2 Why marine security is important for India?3 SAGAR policy4 Measures… Continue reading Securing the Indian ocean
Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules
Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the news?2 Why govt is considering changes?3 Background4 Concerns 5 Suggestions What is the news? The Centre is considering changes to the consumer protection rules on e-commerce that may include redrafting related party sales and clarity on flash sales, after consultation with industry and e-commerce players. Why govt is considering… Continue reading Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules
Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
Source: PIB What is the news? In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions stated various administrative reforms brought by the government, to encourage greater efficiency, to transparency and create corruption free governance by increasing accountability and reduce scope for discretion. Reforms Initiated Launch of… Continue reading Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
Explained: Status check on world climate
Source: Indian Express What is the news? In the last few weeks, the world has seen unexpected floods in Europe and China, record-breaking heat-waves in the United States, and deadly forest fires in Siberia, and Turkey and Greece. Amid gloomy predictions of a continued rise in the frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events,… Continue reading Explained: Status check on world climate
India’s schoolchildren need their childhood back
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the need to reopen schools and recommendations to open them. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Why do we need to reopen schools?4 ICMR recommendation to open schools:5 Suggestions to reopen schools: Synopsis: India needs to stop asking whether schools are safe and start acknowledging that in-person school is essential Introduction: Malls,… Continue reading India’s schoolchildren need their childhood back
Does bill scrapping retro tax go far enough? Worries are the no interest clause, later I-T interpretation
Source: The Hindu, The Indian Express and Times of India Relevance: This article explains issues with the 2012 amendment which provide retrospective taxation and the challenges with the recent bill. Synopsis: Delayed reset on retrospective tax is only the first step to regaining investor confidence Introduction: The government has recently introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Does bill scrapping retro tax go far enough? Worries are the no interest clause, later I-T interpretation
Widen met station network in Himalayas to better predict extreme weather: Panel
Source: Down to Earth, Down to Earth 2, Down to Earth 3 Relevance: Fighting the flood problem in India Synopsis: Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) presented its report in both the houses. A detailed look at its findings and the recommendations made. Context The report of the Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) for… Continue reading Widen met station network in Himalayas to better predict extreme weather: Panel
How COVID-19 protocols can propagate social discrimination in India
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: To learn about the climate crisis and lessons from Covid-19 to avert it. Synopsis: Covid-19 has brought many changes in people’s behaviour. Similar such behaviour is needed to avert the climate crisis. Population and Climate crisis The pressure of the rising population is designated as a significant contributing factor to the… Continue reading How COVID-19 protocols can propagate social discrimination in India
