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Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India

Synopsis: Sri Lanka’s revoked the East Container Terminal (ECT) agreement without any valid reason. However, Indian investors can’t oppose this decision under International Law, due to India’s withdrawal from Bilateral Investment treaties (BIT). This calls for adopting a balanced approach towards BITs.  Background:  An agreement to jointly develop ECT at Colombo port was signed between Sri Lanka, Japan and India in 2019.  In February… Continue reading Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India

Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs

Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Normal health Services in India. The telehealth services like Remote Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) should be used. Background: The March 2020 lockdown reassigned healthcare professionals towards COVID-19 specific duties. This deviated the focus from other healthcare domains in India and across the world.  How Covid-19 disrupted normal Health care services:… Continue reading Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs

The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India

Synopsis: The proposal of four capitals may not be feasible in India. However, a Supreme Court Bench in south India can be created. Introduction  West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee suggested that there should be four capitals of India. She is of the opinion that Parliament sessions should be held in each of the four capitals in… Continue reading The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India

‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories

Synopsis: The recent ICC (International Criminal Court) ruling allows it to prosecute war crimes in Palestinian Territories. The ruling is welcomed by Palestine but criticized by the U.S. and Israel. Background:  Israel had been accused of committing atrocities in Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967. Palestine joined the ICC in 2015… Continue reading ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories

“Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”

What is the News? A Delhi court has acquitted a former journalist in a defamation case filed by former Union minister. In this case, a journalist initially made allegations of sexual harassment against the former Union Minister. In turn, a criminal defamation case was filed in Delhi High Court against the journalist by Union Minister.… Continue reading “Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”

[UPSC Interview Transcript #23] :Sujata Mehta Board, Karnataka Home State, Software Engineer

Interview Date: 17th Feb 2020 Duration: 30 mins Board: Sujata Mehta Background: Electronics, Employee: Software Engineer Home State: Karnataka Chairman Tell me about your education and job experience Why did you leave the job? Said something like private mai development opportunity is less and all. So, why do you think development opportunities are less in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #23] :Sujata Mehta Board, Karnataka Home State, Software Engineer

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 18th Feb. 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles for UPSC: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc.… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 18th Feb. 2021

[UPSC Interview Transcript #22] :Bassi sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, Political Science Optional, Film, TV series & Teaching hobbies

Interview Date: 17/02/2020, Forenoon, First to go Duration: approx 30 min Board: Bassi sir Background: Graduation in Political Science Optional: Political Science Employee: EPFO Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: Film, TV series, and Teaching After entering the chamber wished the CP and lady members and then the other 3 members. CP asked to seat. Chairperson (Called… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #22] :Bassi sir Board, Maharashtra Home State, Political Science Optional, Film, TV series & Teaching hobbies

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