Source: The Hindu Relevance: Recent political events in Nepal, probable reasons, and lessons for India Synopsis: Unfolding of political events in Nepal in light of KP Oli’s tenure and possible lessons for India. Contents1 Background2 Impact of the verdict3 Oli tenure4 Lessons for India Background On July 12, 2021, the Supreme Court of Nepal passed… Continue reading A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability
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Areas of Cooperation and Competition
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Ministry of Cooperation cannot always guarantee price stabilisation and growth. Do cooperatives guarantee growth? Firstly, in 1991 it improved the terms of trade for agriculture and benefitted millions of farmers. Agri-exports zoomed, but this led to higher domestic prices. Secondly, in 1991, the finance minister wanted to delicense the dairy sector… Continue reading Areas of Cooperation and Competition
Long game with Beijing
Source: TOI, Indian Express Relevance: Understanding China’s future assertive foreign policy Synopsis: China believes its own rise and the decline of the US are inevitable. India must pay attention Contents1 Background2 US provocation3 China’s policy change4 Difference b/w Chinese and American multilateralism5 Problems before China6 Concerns for India7 Way forward Background In his speech for… Continue reading Long game with Beijing
How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu, Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s future role and policy in Afghanistan, in light of American exit. Synopsis: Future course of action for India when it comes to recent events in Afghanistan. Contents1 Background2 Taliban – back to old ways3 India’s concerns4 Threat to India overblown5 India’s policy wrt Afghanistan Background With… Continue reading How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Laws related to marriage are very important to save individual’s from exploitation. All obsolete laws must be reconsidered. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Conjugal Rights:4 What is the provision under challenge?5 Why has the law been challenged?6 What has the court said about the law earlier?7 Conclusion: Synopsis: A petition has… Continue reading Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
Towards freedom of expression
Source: Business standard Relevance – Laws linked to national security need reconsideration due to their coercive nature. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Other laws that demand review:4 Conclusion: Synopsis: Reviewing the validity of Sedition law should be seen as a starting point for reviewing inhumane provisions of other laws like UAPA and NSA. This would uphold freedom… Continue reading Towards freedom of expression
Calculating the benefits of lockdowns
Source: The Hindu Relevance – Lockdowns due to Covid pandemic incurred a huge cost on the economy. This article highlights the same. Synopsis: The article questions the practicability or even desirability of protecting lives with the aid of lockdowns. Contents1 Background2 The cost of a lockdown3 How to calculate the value of a human life?4… Continue reading Calculating the benefits of lockdowns
AI’s dark side
Source: Times of India Relevance – Artificial Intelligence is the future of all machineries. However, Its potential misuse must be stopped for its optimum utlisation. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Deep Fakes:4 Risks posed by Deep Fakes:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The Government of India needs to invest in technology and talent in order to counter the… Continue reading AI’s dark side
Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Source: Livemint Relevance: Advantages offered by drones and how a liberal drone rules regime can help India get ahead in this sector. Synopsis: Draft drone rules released recently are being hailed as progressive. Contents1 Why we needed a new set of rules?2 Benefits of drones3 The threat posed by drones4 Way forward Why we needed… Continue reading Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Bank Nationalisation: 52 years and ticking
Source: Business Standard Relevance – The government has cleared its intention to privatize the public banks. This article highlights some aspects of bank nationalization. Synopsis: Nationalization has served its purpose. It’s time to move forward with the retention of majority ownership of the government in a few banks to serve people. Contents1 History of Bank… Continue reading Bank Nationalisation: 52 years and ticking
