Synopsis: India has numerous acts dealing with foreigners, refugees etc. But it needs a comprehensive National law. Introduction In December 2019, the Indian government introduced the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, which sought to make “illegal migrants” from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan from a specific religion to get citizenship. This shows that India still lacks a… Continue reading Refugee adoption in India call for the adoption of a specific law
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India’s post-pandemic fiscal future
Synopsis: The post-pandemic fiscal future would depend on the way government expenditure is directed. Introduction Tax collection in the current fiscal year is likely to exceed the Budget estimate by a significant margin. This would enable the government to increase growth-enhancing capital expenditure and also help reduce the fiscal deficit to some extent. What is… Continue reading India’s post-pandemic fiscal future
‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop
Synopsis: By stalling the process of extradition of Kim Davy, Denmark has shown contempt for Indian institutions. Introduction Kim Davy, a citizen of Denmark was prime accused in the Purulia bomb drop case, where arms were dropped in West Bengal from an unidentified airplane. Kim Davy has also publicly accepted to be part of the… Continue reading ‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop
India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Synopsis: Any programme aimed at deterring or reversing radicalization must focus on the ideological commitment that enables violence. Introduction Recently, multiple suspects have been arrested in the ISI terror module. During the investigation, it was found that online radicalization played an important role in the recruitment of members, preparation and execution of extremist activities by the… Continue reading India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
Synopsis: India’s renewable energy needs and other requirements can be fulfilled if India and Russia collaborated. Introduction India has been at the forefront of the transformation of global energy and striving to diversify its trade relations. Russia could be a long-term partner in India’s diversification plans. About recent India Russia collaboration on various fields Petrochemicals: A… Continue reading Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
Synopsis: The study of National Sample Survey (NSS) data on urban slums presents a grim picture of the settlers there, regarding the provisioning of basic amenities. Introduction In India, increasing urbanization is pushing disadvantaged populations living in informal settlements into a more poverty-stricken way of life. Multiple factors influence the quality of life in informal… Continue reading Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
World temp set for 2.7°C rise on current emission pledges
What is the news? Ahead of the scheduled ‘COP26‘ summit of ‘UNFCCC’,the annual emissions gap report has stated that Current commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions put the planet on track for an average 2.7 degrees Celsius temperature rise this century. What are the findings of the report? – Target is to limit warming to… Continue reading World temp set for 2.7°C rise on current emission pledges
Why India shouldn’t sign on to net zero
Synopsis: India should not declare a net zero target. Instead it should stake a claim to a fair share of global carbon budget. Introduction The developed world is building up pressure on India to declare a net zero target at the upcoming COP26 meeting at Glasgow. But, reaching net zero by a specific time period… Continue reading Why India shouldn’t sign on to net zero
Global inequality: New drugs go the way of vaccines
Synopsis: As the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed, there is an urgent need to work on health inequity to ensure that everyone has access to affordable medicine. Introduction Recently, many countries, including India, moved a proposal at World Trade Organization (WTO) for waiving the intellectual property rights on critical medicines and technologies related to the Covid-19… Continue reading Global inequality: New drugs go the way of vaccines
Pandemic Stimulus Backfired
Synopsis: The world reacted to downturn of economy by spending in different bands. The results are not the same even in same band of stimulus owing to various reasons listed. Introduction The data on aggressive monetary and fiscal stimulus of the top emerging and developed markets and the strength of the ensuing recovery showed no… Continue reading Pandemic Stimulus Backfired
