Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy or MTP Amendment bill is a step forward in recognising the rights of women. But it is not a giant leap. Introduction: The 1971 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act aims to reduce the maternal mortality ratio due to unsafe abortions in India. The amendments made a few significant… Continue reading Issues in the MTP Amendment Bill
Author: Durai
Increasing Importance of Indo-Pacific for EU
Synopsis: Europe is ready for a new Indo-Pacific relationship. The new EU and Indo-Pacific relationship are mutually beneficial. Further, the EU can aid the Indo-Pacific region to become globally competitive. Introduction: When the global economy crashed in 2020, economies such as Vietnam and China grew. A number of Asia’s open societies showed how to successfully… Continue reading Increasing Importance of Indo-Pacific for EU
Ways to Restore Democracy in Myanmar
Synopsis: Myanmar’s military is unwilling to give power to the democratically elected government. It is time for the regional countries to put pressure to end the military rule in Myanmar. Introduction: Myanmar celebrated its Armed Forces Day on March 27. But violence broke out during the celebration. It led to the killing of more than 100… Continue reading Ways to Restore Democracy in Myanmar
Suggestions to Improve India-Pakistan Relations
Synopsis: India and Pakistan have to improve their engagement further if they want to improve bilateral ties. Introduction: India and Pakistan have improved their engagement in recent times. For example, India and Pakistan issued a joint statement to strictly observe all the agreements on a ceasefire along the LoC and other sectors Permanent Indus Commission meeting on the… Continue reading Suggestions to Improve India-Pakistan Relations
Forest Fires in India – An analysis.
Synopsis: Forest fires in India occurring more frequently. But India is facing challenges in controlling them. Introduction: Most forest fires in India appeared between the April-May months. In recent years the forest fires have been more frequent than usual. For example, in few areas, forest fires occurred in the winter months also. Uttarakhand alone witnessed… Continue reading Forest Fires in India – An analysis.
Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
Synopsis: The Right To Education Act evolved so much in the past. But there is still some arbitrariness in the RTE Act. Introduction: Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act or RTE Act is a horizontally enforceable Fundamental Right. That is, the Right is enforceable against the State and Individuals. But the Right To Education Act… Continue reading Right To Education Act still has some arbitrariness
White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
Synopsis: Dairy cooperatives models adopted by India during Operation Flood improved women development in India Introduction: Women dairy farmers’ contribution to India’s white revolution is immense. That itself is a great reason for India to celebrate Women’s History Month in March. What is the White revolution? Firstly, Operation Flood led to the White revolution. It aimed… Continue reading White Revolution in India and Women Empowerment
Issues of Vacancies in IIMs For Reserved Faculty Positions
Synopsis: There are larger vacancies in IIMs for reserved faculty positions from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and the Other Backward Classes communities. The unavailability of deserving candidates is one of the reasons for that. Introduction: According to an RTI, older Indian Institutes of Management(IIMs) are lagging behind the newer IIMs in enforcing the quota rule. For… Continue reading Issues of Vacancies in IIMs For Reserved Faculty Positions
MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 MTP Bill aims to improve women’s reproductive rights. But it will restrict women’s bodily autonomy if implemented. Introduction: The Lok Sabha passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Now the bill is in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has to maintain caution in passing… Continue reading MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
Synopsis: The Supreme Court advocated some important steps to avoid gender stereotypes while setting aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court order. Now it is time for us to work towards its implementation. Introduction: The Supreme Court set aside the controversial rakhi-for-bail order of Madhya Pradesh High Court. Further, the top court issued a set of guidelines… Continue reading Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
