Source – Times of India Relevance – SC has ruled against the criminalization of begging. Synopsis – The Supreme Court refuses to ban begging amid pandemics. Contents1 Introduction-2 Begging law in India-3 Previous stance over begging-4 Way forward- Introduction- The Supreme Court turned down a petition demanding to restrain vagabonds and the homeless from begging… Continue reading It begs the question- Begging is a matter of survival, not choice. Invisibilising destitute solve nothing-
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No need for a drastic population policy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Introduction3 Decreasing fertility rates in India:4 Does the fertility rate depend on religion?5 Problem of ageing6 Conclusion Synopsis: Data from Assam and Uttar Pradesh show that fertility rates have been reducing over time. Introduction The Uttar Pradesh… Continue reading No need for a drastic population policy
Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid pandemic has increased the already huge inequality in the world. Steps to tackle this should be initiated. Synopsis: There is a high possibility that the post-Covid world would be a more unequal world. Introduction Mass deaths reduced the labor force, and post-pandemic labor scarcity resulted in increased pay. Inequality… Continue reading Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Judgment is related to the procedures and steps required to enact a particular bill. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the 97th Constitutional amendment:4 How to amend the constitution?5 Why was the amendment challenged?6 Judgement of Courts:7 Way Forward: Synopsis: The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a reminder that the power… Continue reading A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute
Source: Times of India, Indian express Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Background:3 Reasons behind continued tensions:4 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Northeast needs creative solutions like building economic and technology hubs in contested zones. Further, the contested areas should be administered by a central agency to prevent future claims and counter-claims. Background: Recent border clashes on Assam-Mizoram Border and Assam-Meghalaya… Continue reading Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute
The Housing Boost
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Model Tenancy Act can benefit homeowners and tenants. Introduction: India is set to double its urban population between 2018 and 2030. By 2028, New Delhi would become the most populous city on the planet. Thus, large-scale migration to urban centers in India is bound to create pressure on housing markets. As… Continue reading The Housing Boost
How to Exit Farming Risk Trap
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights issues in Indian agriculture Synopsis: Reforms in agriculture are needed to extract ourselves out of the risk-laden currents of agriculture. State’s interference in agriculture: Indian agriculture was saved from nationalization due to opposition of Swatantra Party in Parliament against Jawaharlal Nehru’s farm collectivization efforts in the 1950s. However,… Continue reading How to Exit Farming Risk Trap
Oxygen for fiscal federalism
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article focuses upon the aspects of Fiscal federalism in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Undermining Federalism:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: A special GST rate could be levied by using the power under Article 279A. This would enable the States to raise more resources during the pandemic. Background: India has a federation with a… Continue reading Oxygen for fiscal federalism
Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Central Asia’s role in dealing with the situation in Afghanistan and how India can play its part. Synopsis: In order to emerge as a key player in the post-US Afghanistan, India needs to collaborate actively with Central Asian republics. Contents1 India has been left out2 Why India is not a part… Continue reading Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
India can act as a peace Agent in the Security Council
Source: TOI Relevance: Understanding how India can act as an agent of peace amidst conflict. Synopsis: India’s role as an agent of peace as it undertakes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council. A look at its ongoing efforts and how it plans to take forward its agenda of global peace. Background On January… Continue reading India can act as a peace Agent in the Security Council
