Source: The Hindu Relevance: Sedition is important to protect the national interest. On the other hand, misuse of this provision will hamper the Fundamental Rights of individuals. Synopsis: There is an urgent need to review the Kedar Nath judgment on sedition law. Background: In Vinod Dua’s case (2021), the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the law… Continue reading The law of sedition is unconstitutional
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Keeping alive conversations about AIDS
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India needs to look for each and every way to control the pandemic. Among that, lessons from chronic diseases might provide some valuable suggestions. Synopsis: To handle the COVID-19 pandemic, we can learn from the lessons of chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India is lagging behind in controlling HIV/AIDS?3… Continue reading Keeping alive conversations about AIDS
Rattling foreign investors
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Attracting more FDI is crucial for India’s economic recovery after the pandemic. Synopsis: Regulatory risks and uncertainty in following the rule of law will discourage FDI in India. Background The Commerce Ministry recently reported that India attracted the highest ever FDI of $81.72 billion in 2020-21. However, several economists argue… Continue reading Rattling foreign investors
The drone challenge before India
Source: Indian Express, TOI, Business-Standard, India Today Relevance: Strengthening India’s surveillance capabilities to deal with constantly evolving terror threats in the border areas esp. J&K Synopsis: The recent drone attack on Air Force Station Jammu has raised some doubts about the robustness of India’s intelligence and surveillance capabilities in the sensitive border regions. Drones have been a threat… Continue reading The drone challenge before India
In India, forest rights means forest conservation
Source: Indian express Relevance: Community Forests Resource (CFR) Rights is essential for forest conservation in India. Synopsis: The multifarious benefits of Community Forests Resource (CFR) Rights present compelling evidence for India to recognize and support CFR rights. Community forests with legally recognized rights are healthier and associated with lower deforestation rates, higher carbon storage and biodiversity… Continue reading In India, forest rights means forest conservation
India must be wary of monopolistic e-retailers
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Impact of monopolistic companies and ways to combat such monopolies Synopsis: The technological superiority and huge capital have enabled the e-retailers to capture a significant share of the Indian retail market. They may convert themselves into monopolistic entities in the near future which may pose numerous problems for the nation. Background: The big e-retail firms like Jio Mart,… Continue reading India must be wary of monopolistic e-retailers
Reopen the files, reconsider privatisation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Privatisation has the potential to alter the functioning of the Indian economy. Synopsis: In the backdrop of an economic contraction, it is important to revisit the aggressive privatization of public enterprises. Focus should be on adopting different strategies for sick and profitable units. Contents1 Background: 2 Concerns associated with Outright privatisation:3 Types of… Continue reading Reopen the files, reconsider privatisation
False notions of gender roles should be corrected early
Source: click here Synopsis: In order to encourage gender equality-related transformation in society, it is necessary to intervene at the school level. Introduction Recently a 24-year-old woman who was believed of being harassed for dowry, died tragically recently. It reveals a lot about the situation of women’s empowerment in our culture. 7,115 deaths were recorded… Continue reading False notions of gender roles should be corrected early
What India can learn from China’s foreign Policy
Source: Indian Express Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Relevance: China always aligns its national ambitions with its foreign policy for better results. So, aligning India’s national ambition will improve India’s foreign relations Synopsis: China’s foreign policy was always directed towards its national ambitions Contents1 Background2 1st phase: China was against Japanese occupation more than Imperialism3… Continue reading What India can learn from China’s foreign Policy
Explained: Will food become costlier?
Relevance: Global prices of major agricultural commodities in India and the reason behind divergence in prices, way forward Synopsis: Factors affecting Food inflation in India. Background Brent Crude prices ($76.18) had reached the highest since October 2018. Since the increase in international oil prices is being fully passed on to Indian consumers, there is a concern that prices of Food will… Continue reading Explained: Will food become costlier?
