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Next steps after the 377 judgment Article: Pradeep Chhibber, a Professor of Political Science has evaluated the Supreme Court verdict on Section 377 and its consequences. Important Analysis: A five judge constitution bench of Supreme Court decriminalized homosexuality and declared Section 377 of IPC as unconstitutional. However, the provisions of Section 377 will continue to… Continue reading Next steps after the 377 judgment

Teaming up with Tokyo Article: Abhijit Singh, a Senior Fellow and Head, Maritime Policy has discussed about the security and connectivity dimensions between India and Japan. Important Analysis: Strategic community in India have high hopes with Indian PM visit to Tokyo later in this month. Modi has made India-Japan relations a key priority area of… Continue reading Teaming up with Tokyo

The power of non-alignment Article: V. Paul is James McGill Professor of International Relations, has discussed, how the erstwhile soft balancing movement started by weaker states against superpower states is relevant in present scenario. Important Analysis: The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) of India and, the Bandung Afro-Asian conference in 1955, were examples of soft balancing movement… Continue reading The power of non-alignment

China revises controversial anti-terror regulations  News: China’s Government revises anti-terrorism regulation by establishing vocational education centers to carry out the educational transformation of people who have been influenced by extremism. Important Facts: It is believed millions of people have been detained in extrajudicial detention centers in Xinjiang for religious extremism, separatism and terrorism. The detentions… Continue reading China revises controversial anti-terror regulations 

Farewell to South Asia News: India needs to reimagine its economic and political geography in the backdrop of deepening crisis in South Asia region. Important Facts: Recent developments during United Nations General Assembly suggests the deepening crisis in South Asia region. In the backdrop of functioning of SAARC and challenges deepen into South Asia region,… Continue reading Farewell to South Asia

Agriculture R&D spend: A reality check Article The article elaborates on the history of research in agriculture and the necessity of increasing R&D in agriculture to fulfil the objective of doubling farm incomes by 2022. Important analysis: According to the Economic Survey 2017-18, the total R&D expenditure in India as percentage of GDP has been… Continue reading Agriculture R&D spend: A reality check

We should run our kitchens on electricity Article The writer praised that village electrification has been completed. The household electrification under the Saubhagya scheme is expected to be completed by 2020. The write envisions the next step to be making the use of electric stoves the norm. Important analysis As per the writer, household electrification… Continue reading We should run our kitchens on electricity

Forest fires: Most frequent in Northeast, largest affected area is Central India News: A joint report by Ministry of Forests, Environment and Climate Change (MoFECC) and World Bank reflects on how forest fires are deterring India’s efforts to meet its climate change goals. Important Facts: About the report: The report titled ‘Strengthening Forest Fire Management… Continue reading Forest fires: Most frequent in Northeast, largest affected area is Central India

Antibiotics to grow farm animals raise superbug risk  News: Bureau of Investigative Journalism reported recently that a number of antibiotics manufactured by Zoetis (an American company) are being sold over the counter without a prescription and even directly to farmers in India. Important Facts: Zoetis, the largest producer of veterinary medicines, has been supplying Indian… Continue reading Antibiotics to grow farm animals raise superbug risk

SBI’s burden SBI has purchased asset portfolios from Non Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) worth Rs. 45000 crore thus offered required liquidity support. News It will help the bank to expand its loan portfolio and meet its priority sector targets in areas as farm sector, SME infrastructure and the social sector. NBFCs has been facing liquidity… Continue reading SBI’s burden