News: Recently, the Centre’s decided to constitute a panel to consider withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland. The panel will be headed by the Additional Secretary (Northeast) from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The AFSPA panel has to submit a report in 45 days. Earlier, the Nagaland Assembly passed… Continue reading Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
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Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in India- Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a Farmers Producer Organization (FPO)?3 What are the benefits emanating from FPOs?4 What are the government initiatives to promote FPOs and its performance?4.1 Equity Grant Scheme4.2 Credit Guarantee Scheme4.3 Central Sector Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs5 What are the challenges faced by FPOs?6 What… Continue reading Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) in India- Explained, pointwise
How PMO letter to EC challenged institutional balance
News: Earlier, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism. This letter created debates regarding India’s institutional structure and its traditions and conventions. The recent press communiqué of the Law Ministry offer certain logical conclusions and clarifications. Must read: Functioning of the Election Commission… Continue reading How PMO letter to EC challenged institutional balance
Ukraine conflict and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the historic Russia Ukraine conflict3 The present status of the Russia-Ukraine conflict4 What is India’s stand on the present Russia-Ukraine conflict?5 The draft security treaty between Russia and the West6 What would be the implications of a Russian invasion for India?7 What would be the implications of the… Continue reading Ukraine conflict and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana December Summary] Self-reliance in Energy Sector – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why does India require Self-reliance in Energy Sector?3 What are the initiatives taken by the government to achieve Self-reliance in Energy Sector?3.1 Renewable Energy Initiatives3.2 National Hydrogen Mission3.3 Others4 What is the potential of the renewable energy sector in achieving Self-reliance in Energy Sector?5 What are the benefits associated… Continue reading [Yojana December Summary] Self-reliance in Energy Sector – Explained, pointwise
Common electoral roll: Electoral reform is welcome, but shouldn’t be selective
News: Recently, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill facilitates a wide array of electoral reform, of which several of them have been pending for over two decades. A common electoral roll can be the next reform the government should consider. In the recent meeting, the ECI… Continue reading Common electoral roll: Electoral reform is welcome, but shouldn’t be selective
Linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key provisions in the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that facilitate linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls?3 What has led to the decision for linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls?4 What are the benefits of linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls?5 What are the concerns associated with linking Aadhaar… Continue reading Linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls – Explained, pointwise
Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
News: Gati shakti master plan would help India to converge its infrastructure spending. Must read: PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the Gati shakti master plan?2 What are the past initiatives to boost infrastructure?3 What are the challenges faced by Infrastructure projects despite various measures?4 How Gati… Continue reading Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
News: Russia’s geopolitics have always impacted India’s international relations. Its present tussle with the west and US on Ukraine will also have great consequences for India. Contents1 India-Russia’s historic connection and its present status2 Why Russia-West relations matter to India?3 What is the present status of Russia-West relations?4 How India should take part in Russia-West… Continue reading Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. Read here: Recommendations given by the Jaya Jaitly committee Contents1 Why India should raise the legal age of marriage for women?2 Why raising the legal age of marriage for… Continue reading Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
