Author: ForumIAS

The right balance:  Context: The Supreme Court’s observation that there is a need to balance human rights with national interest in the Rohingya case, and that there is a case for   “holistic” hearings, is most welcome. Introduction India ought to engage Myanmar on the Rohingya crisis; expelling refugees will diminish its stature on the global… Continue reading The right balance: 

Possibilities amidst flux in South Asia:  Context The new South Asia policy of US towards Pakistan might be more apparent than real Indo-Afghanistan Cooperation: Areas of Cooperation: Economic Cooperation: India is the second largest destination for Afghanistan exports. Afghanistan possess many minerals like gold, iron, copper etc. Indian companies have invested in its mining sector… Continue reading Possibilities amidst flux in South Asia: 

Rohingya crisis worse than Syria’s, says UN:  Context: In the case of Rohingya, a balance has to be struck between national interest and human rights as the issue involved national security, economic interests and humanity. Who are the Rohingyas? The Rohingya are an ethnic Muslim minority group living primarily in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state. They… Continue reading Rohingya crisis worse than Syria’s, says UN: 

Gone girl:  SC verdict on child marriage makes a break with cultural norms. Now, back it with policy to restore childhoods. Context: The recent Supreme Court verdict provides short term relief to the female victims of early marriage. What is the verdict? The verdict says that a man who has sex with a wife less… Continue reading Gone girl: 

Making the Internet disappear:  Context Courts must take into account the exceptional character of Net shutdowns and their impact on civil liberties What does the law states? The High Court of Gujarat set the precedent by invoking Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to uphold an Internet shutdown. Section 144, which has… Continue reading Making the Internet disappear: 

India, Brazil, South Africa sign IBSA Trust Fund agreement Context: India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) have signed the IBSA Trust Fund Agreement that seeks to fight poverty in developing countries. Introduction: It was signed at the 8th IBSA trilateral Ministerial Commission Meeting in Durban, South Africa. What is IBSA Trust Fund? The IBSA Trust… Continue reading India, Brazil, South Africa sign IBSA Trust Fund agreement

NHAI to get power to speed up Bharatmala programe  Context The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to get the power to approve projects with a construction cost of more than Rs 1,000 crore to ensure faster implementation highway project of the Bharatmala programme. Currently, all highway projects that entail a construction cost… Continue reading NHAI to get power to speed up Bharatmala programe 

Her right to choice Context SC needs to classify child marriage as forced marriage What is the conflict between IPC 375 and POCSO Act? The verdict concluded the disparity between these exceptions to Section 375, which allows a husband to have sexual relationship with his 15-year-old wife The definition of ‘child’ in recent laws such… Continue reading Her right to choice

Andaman sea region, India eyes military expansion  Context New Delhi is working on expanding the military effectiveness of its outpost at the juncture of Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea, country’s only tri-service command. Reasons To dominates the strategically important Malacca Strait. Countering the increasing Chinese presence in the region, which has been a cause… Continue reading Andaman sea region, India eyes military expansion 

Will engage with China to avoid doklam Context: India will remain firm and will continue to engage with China to avoid another Doklam-like situation along the border. The Doklam Issue: an overview The Doklam conflict started when India (Indian Army) objected a road construction by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China in the Doklam… Continue reading Will engage with China to avoid doklam