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An improbable friendship Article Rakesh sood, former diplomat, expresses his views about the recent US-North Korea summit Important Analysis Author considers this event equivalent to Nixon’s travel to China, 1972 and Reagon and gorbhachov meeting at Reykjavik. In 1994 North Korea threatened to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). At that time US addressed… Continue reading An improbable friendship

The crimes of a few condemn the fate of many Article Aakar patel, Executive Director, Amnesty International has analyses about India’s insensitivity to Rohingya refugee Important Analysis Rohingyas are ethnic muslims who were a minority in Rakhine state of Myanmar. After being pushed out by majority Buddhists, 700,000 of them had to take refuge in… Continue reading The crimes of a few condemn the fate of many

The missing tiers Article: 1-Mathew Idiculla, lawyer and researcher on urban issues, analyse the reasons behind disempowerment and depoliticisation of urban local government. Important Analyses: 2- The passage of 73 rd  and 74th  Amendment came into force  in 1993 3- 73rd amendment deals with creation of panchayats, while 74th amendment deals with creation of municipalities. 4- Problems associated… Continue reading The missing tiers

Decongesting our cities Article: P. Agarwal, CEO, World Resources Institute India, suggests adoption of app-based public transport survives. Important Analysis: 2.  Objective: Aimed at improving public transport systems. 3. Consequences of using private transport: Severe traffic congestion Air pollution Impact on energy security of the nation. Impact on economic efficiency of cities 4. Advantages of using… Continue reading Decongesting our cities

For stronger employee representation Article: Krishnadas Rajagopal discusses the amendments to the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2016 Important Analysis: 2. The amendments are based on the recommendations of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee. 3. Changes incorporated: Number of the Labour representatives to be appointed in the Port Authority Board among the serving employees of the… Continue reading For stronger employee representation

Couples in live-in relations cannot adopt, says CARA News: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has prohibited partners in live-in relationships from adopting a child. Important Facts: 2. CARA has decided that the cases of single PAP (prospective adopting parent) in a live-in relationship with a partner will not be considered eligible to adopt a child.… Continue reading Couples in live-in relations cannot adopt, says CARA

India faces worst water crisis: NITI Aayog News: According to NITI Aayog report, India is facing its ‘worst’ water crisis in history Important facts: 2. The study: Composite Water Management Index (CWMI) has been used to evaluate 28 states. The index is based on 9 broad sectors comprising of 28 different indicators Few indicators include: … Continue reading India faces worst water crisis: NITI Aayog

India calls UN report on human rights abuse in Kashmir ‘fallacious’ News UN released its first human right report on Kashmir, India calls it fallacious. Important facts 2. About report The report focused on the human rights situation in the State between January 2016 and April 2018 during which violence escalated. The report covers the… Continue reading India calls UN report on human rights abuse in Kashmir ‘fallacious’

Cess collected for construction workers too low for their welfare News: According to the National Campaign Committee for Central Legislation on Construction Labour (NCC-CL), the cess collected from construction companies is extremely low. Important facts: 2. According to the Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996, a 1% cess has to be levied… Continue reading Cess collected for construction workers too low for their welfare

New Asian constellation News: Atul Aneja, the China correspondent of the Hindu has analysed the recent SCO summit held in Qingdao, china. Important facts: 2. India and Pakistan have recently joined Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as full term members. 3. The SCO was formed in 2001. 4. The SCO was formed as intent of calming… Continue reading New Asian constellation