Synopsis- The National Green Tribunal(NGT) instead of protecting the environment is facing trouble due to internal issues within the NGT. Introduction The National Green Tribunal(NGT) is a dedicated tribunal to deal with matters relating to the environment. The NGT website even mentions that the tribunal has cleared 90% of the cases. But a close look… Continue reading NGT and associated challenges
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Knowledge Economy in India
Synopsis: India has lost its leadership in the production of a knowledge economy. But still India maintaining leaderships in few sectors like space, pharma and information technology. India as Knowledge economy Background The global success of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the pharmaceutical industry signifies the diplomatic potential of India’s Knowledge Economy(production of… Continue reading Knowledge Economy in India
Ceasefire Agreements Between India and Pakistan
Synopsis: Recently India and Pakistan issued a joint statement to strictly observe the ceasefire agreements along the LoC and other sectors. This has significant implications for peaceful border management along LoC (J&K) and other sectors. Background There were around 5130 ceasefire violations in 2020 registered on either side of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu… Continue reading Ceasefire Agreements Between India and Pakistan
Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
Synopsis: If China, Pakistan and India can remain humble, then there is hope for better regional development and stability. Introduction Recently India and Pakistan have announced the strict observance of all ceasefire agreements along the Line of Control(LoC). On the other hand, India has also seen a de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control… Continue reading Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
Priya Ramani Case: Significance and Challenges
Synopsis: Since 2018, women revealing their stories of sexual assault faced many hardships. The verdict in the Priya Ramani Vs MJ Akbar case is new hope for those women. Background In 2018, Priya Ramani made allegations of harassment against MJ Akbar through Tweets and News article. In turn, a criminal defamation case was filed in… Continue reading Priya Ramani Case: Significance and Challenges
Critical Analysis of New IT Rules 2021
Synopsis: Government released new ‘IT (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021’. There are many flaws in these rules that require urgent attention. Background Recently the centre introduced the ‘Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) new IT Rules 2021’ to regulate all types of digital platforms. For framing the… Continue reading Critical Analysis of New IT Rules 2021
NEP 2020 and children’s right to playgrounds
Synopsis: NEP 2020 (National Education Policy) has disregarded the children’s right to playgrounds in the name of efficiency. Background The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE) guarantees essential infrastructure including playgrounds to all school-going children between the ages of 6 and 14. However, the New NEP 2020 is going against… Continue reading NEP 2020 and children’s right to playgrounds
Pakistan Remains on FATF’s Grey list
Synopsis: Pakistan avoided the blacklist in the recent FATF meeting. However, it has to do more, to come out of the grey list of FATF. Introduction: The recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting has once again decided to keep Pakistan in their grey list of countries under “increased monitoring”. Further, the FATF ruled out the… Continue reading Pakistan Remains on FATF’s Grey list
Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal
Synopsis: Resolution of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) issue is the foremost challenge for Biden administration. It is also very important for a peaceful world. Introduction: Former US president (Mr Trump) revoked the JCPOA or Iran nuclear deal in 2018. After that Iran also resumed its nuclear program. So the US under the current Biden… Continue reading Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal
Lessons from Operation Flood for Operation Green
Synopsis: A closer inspection of the Operation Green scheme shows that the scheme is nowhere near achieving its objectives. Introduction The Finance Minister during budget presentations announced the expansion of Operation Green (OG). It will be expanded beyond tomatoes, onions, and potatoes to 22 perishable commodities. Operation Green was launched in 2018 with three basic… Continue reading Lessons from Operation Flood for Operation Green
