Author: ForumIAS

 Vaccine diplomacy 

Synopsis: India’s Vaccine diplomacy will raise India’s Stature at the global arena.  Background:  Till now, India has supplied Covid19 vaccines to Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal, Myanmar and Seychelles. The initial supplies of Covid19 vaccines have been sent free of cost.  It is expected that India will be distributing vaccines to other countries including Sri… Continue reading  Vaccine diplomacy 

 Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive?  

Synopsis: The instances of court’s intervening in the executive matters without providing comprehensive legal reasoning are increasing. SC’s recent decision to put stay on farm laws has been analysed in this context.  Introduction   The Supreme Court is trying to make a political settlement between farmers and the government. It has put a stay on farm law and made a… Continue reading  Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive?  

 Privacy and surveillance 

Synopsis: Issue of WhatsApp privacy policy has again raised the concern of data privacy in India. What are the options available with the government to handle this issue?  Introduction   Facebook’s revenue model uses data on its platform to allow advertisers to target relevant consumers.  Now Facebook Inc. wants to integrate the services from WhatsApp, Instagram and… Continue reading  Privacy and surveillance 

Challenges in internationalisation of higher education

Synopsis: NEP, 2020 has an objective to attract International branch campuses (IBCs) of top Universities in India. But there are several challenges associated with it. Background  Recently, National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) was introduced in India. NEP-2020, for the first time, has highlighted internationalisation of higher education as an objective.  To achieve this, NEP-2020 allows the top 100 World-Class Universities to open international branch… Continue reading Challenges in internationalisation of higher education

Co-WIN platform upgraded 

Why in News?  The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the upgradation of Co-WIN software. It is to cater to more sessions per site and change in site location.   Facts:  CoWIN App: It is a digitalised platform by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).   It allows Indian citizens to apply for a Covid-19 vaccine shot and helps agencies in keeping a track of… Continue reading Co-WIN platform upgraded 

Joint Military Exercise Kavach 

Why in News?  A large scale Joint Military exercise – Exercise Kavach will be conducted in the coming week.   Facts:  Exercise Kavach: It is a Joint Military exercise involving assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard.  Conducted under: The exercise will be conducted under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, the… Continue reading Joint Military Exercise Kavach 

Pardoning Powers of Governor 

Why in News?  Tamil Nadu Governor will make a decision on a plea for the release of a prisoner. The prisoner is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.   Facts:   Pardoning Powers of Governor:  Article 161: It provides that the Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or… Continue reading Pardoning Powers of Governor 

Green bonds  

Why in News?  According to the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), the cost of issuing green bonds in India has generally remained higher compared to other bonds. It is largely due to asymmetric information.   About Green Bonds:   It is a debt instrument just like any other normal bond, issued by an issuer for raising funds.   The only difference is that these instruments are designed… Continue reading Green bonds  

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