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
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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. Contents1 Introduction:2 Avoidable gender stereotypes:3 Level of gender stereotypes in India:4 Other judicial interventions on gender equality: Introduction: The Supreme Court set aside the… Continue reading Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge
Synopsis: Mizoram and the Indian government are taking a different stand on the current issue of refugees from Myanmar. Introduction: After the coup in Myanmar, at least, 1,000 people from the adjoining Chin state of Myanmar crossed the border and are currently at Mizoram. Since the Chins are ethnically related to the Mizos, the Mizoram… Continue reading Refugees from Myanmar and India’s internal Security challenge
Pew Research study on Poverty in India
Synopsis: A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. Further, the report also points out some serious flaws in the government policy during pandemic times. Contents1 Introduction2 Intensity of the Pew Research study on Poverty:3 Is the Pew research study reliable?4 Highlights of the report: Introduction A recent Pew research study report… Continue reading Pew Research study on Poverty in India
Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Synopsis: Artificial Intelligence(AI) has the potential to widen the social and economic divisions in society. That will lead to discriminatory outcomes at a global level. Introduction In the last ten years alone, AI has seen exponential growth. AI-based systems are now defeating human champions in games and decoding complex proteins in labs. But the exponential… Continue reading Significance and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence(AI)
“Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India
Synopsis: The important reason behind the inclusion of nominated members to RajyaSabha and the provisions of Anti-defection Law. Contents1 Introduction:2 Constituent Assembly debate on Nominated members:3 Nominated Members to the Rajya Sabha:4 What is the Anti-Defection Law?5 Salient features of Anti-defection Law:6 Judicial intervention on Anti-defection Law: Introduction: Recently a nominated MP of Rajya Sabha… Continue reading “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India
KALIA scheme of Odisha and its lesson for India
Synopsis: The Odisha government’s KALIA scheme aims to provide Direct Income Support(DIS) to farmers. The design and implementation of the scheme offer some important lessons to the DIS schemes everywhere. Introduction: In India, the Agricultural reforms generally aim to find new solutions to the structural challenges facing farmers. The shift to direct income support (DIS)… Continue reading KALIA scheme of Odisha and its lesson for India
Why India Needs a Future force?
Synopsis: Like the US, India also needs to build a future force for future wars. Contents1 Introduction2 Definition of War in older and modern times3 What is future force?4 Future force at US5 Why India need a Future force? Introduction War, at its core, is organized violence, waged for political purposes. The real purpose is… Continue reading Why India Needs a Future force?
Absence of Regular Chiefs in Central Security Forces
Synopsis: Many Security Forces are functioning without regular chiefs. This will impact their efficiency. So the government has to take the necessary steps to strengthen security forces. Contents1 Introduction:2 Few examples of Security Forces without regular Director-General:3 Impact of having vacancies in Security Forces:4 Suggestions: Introduction: At present in India, Many Security Forces are without… Continue reading Absence of Regular Chiefs in Central Security Forces
Cyber attacks on critical Infrastructure
Synopsis: At present Critical infrastructure of India is vulnerable to cyberattacks. The government have to strengthen its cybersecurity initiatives. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the critical infrastructure?3 Vulnerability of Critical Infrastructures:4 Suggestions to protect critical infrastructure: Introduction: Recently Massachusetts-based firm Recorded Future released a study. It mentioned that Mumbai power outages can be a cyber attack… Continue reading Cyber attacks on critical Infrastructure
