Synopsis: Flaws in the security architecture and measures needed to fill the void. Introduction Union home ministry extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Forces (BSF) from 15 to 50 kms, citing uniformity as the reason. The decision appears to have been taken without consulting the states whose police forces are directly affected by it,… Continue reading Extending BSF’s powers won’t resolve policing problems, security threats
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The global tax revolution
Synopsis: The OECD agreement on global tax on MNCs, its impact and benefits. Contents1 Introduction2 How would the new global tax regime work?3 How were MNCs taxed till now and the associated issues with it?4 What are the resultant impacts seen on countries?5 What are the challenges for India? Introduction International tax jurisprudence received a… Continue reading The global tax revolution
By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO
Source: This post is based on the article “By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO” published in “Down to Earth” on 20th October 2021. What is the news? At the ongoing World Meteorological Congress, World Meteorological Congress has endorsed the ‘Water Declaration’, wherein early warnings about floods and… Continue reading By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO
The decline of the Budget school
Synopsis: The private budget school ecosystem is collapsing, which is a threat to millions of children who rely on it. Introduction The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is visible in almost all the sectors, and the schools are no exception to it. Today, most private budget schools are facing the problem of financial crunch and… Continue reading The decline of the Budget school
Explained: IMF outlook and status of jobs
Synopsis: The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook has underlined that employment growth is likely to lag output recovery after the pandemic. Why has job growth been slow, and what are the concerns for India? Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What does this mean for India?4 Why could employment lag output… Continue reading Explained: IMF outlook and status of jobs
One Nation One Ration Card: Good intention but implementation may be difficult
Synopsis: The One Nation One Ration Card scheme has many benefits, but it also has a few practical challenges that need to be addressed. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the benefits of the One Nation One Ration Card scheme?3 What are the difficulties associated with the One Nation One Ration Card scheme?4 What can be done… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card: Good intention but implementation may be difficult
Health id needn’t cause any anxiety over data policy
Synopsis: While there is a need to adopt the digital solution, at the same time it is also important to protect the data of people. Introduction Recently the government announced setting up a new digital health scheme with a digital Id. This again raises the issue of privacy, as was done by the Aadhaar issue… Continue reading Health id needn’t cause any anxiety over data policy
Is the Indian foreign-policy ship changing course?: About India-Afghanistan relations
Synopsis: India announced hosting a summit on Afghanistan. This opens up many opportunities and new dimensions to India’s foreign policy. Contents1 Introduction2 Why this conference is significant?3 How does it impact India-Pakistan relations?4 What challenges led to this conference? Introduction Recently, India announced an international conference on Afghanistan in the second week of November. While… Continue reading Is the Indian foreign-policy ship changing course?: About India-Afghanistan relations
How woman lawyers are kept out of litigation
Synopsis: While the bench is making slow yet definitive progress with regard to women’s representation, the Bar needs to do much more. Introduction Chief Justice of India raised his concern over women’s count in the judiciary. He observed that at least 50% of women should be there at all levels of the judiciary. Justice D… Continue reading How woman lawyers are kept out of litigation
EU, India and the Indo Pacific
Synopsis: India does not figure prominently in the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The Chinese challenge might change that. Introduction Recently, the “EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific” document has been released. It appears to be over-determined by China’s expansionism. However, there is a need to analyze it in the context of the rapprochement between the… Continue reading EU, India and the Indo Pacific
