Introduction India improved its global rank in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index (EoDB) 79 positions from 142nd in 2014 to 63rd in 2020. But despite this, India’s gross domestic product growth (GDP) rate fell more than 4 percent points between 2016 and 2019. Similarly, private investment as a share of GDP also… Continue reading How effective is the Ease of doing business index? – Explained, pointwise
Author: Kunal Khureja
A more humane police force
Source: The Hindu Relevance: A healthy Police system is necessary to ensure a feeling of safety and security among the masses. Synopsis: Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens. This requires harmonizing the working environment of police personnel along with the fulfillment of their… Continue reading A more humane police force
How does the moon ‘wobble’ affect rising tides?
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Scientists are estimating that moon wobble would bring high tides in some coastlines of the world in the next decade. This may cause severe flooding, threaten coastal communities and lead to submergence of the coastal landscape. Background: The phenomenon of moon wobble is expected to enhance flooding on Earth in the… Continue reading How does the moon ‘wobble’ affect rising tides?
One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
Source: Down to Earth Relevance – The issue of health and hunger is one of the most fundamental issues. All aspects related to it must be considered to ensure a healthy life for the population. Synopsis: The Covid 19 pandemic has raised poverty and decreased income levels across the globe. This has excluded almost 3… Continue reading One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Laws related to marriage are very important to save individual’s from exploitation. All obsolete laws must be reconsidered. Synopsis: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) challenging a provision in the Hindu personal law related to the restitution of conjugal rights. As per the petition, a grave… Continue reading Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
Towards freedom of expression
Source: Business standard Relevance – Laws linked to national security need reconsideration due to their coercive nature. Synopsis: Reviewing the validity of Sedition law should be seen as a starting point for reviewing inhumane provisions of other laws like UAPA and NSA. This would uphold freedom of expression and strengthen constitutional spirit in governance. Background:… Continue reading Towards freedom of expression
AI’s dark side
Source: Times of India Relevance – Artificial Intelligence is the future of all machineries. However, Its potential misuse must be stopped for its optimum utlisation. Synopsis: The Government of India needs to invest in technology and talent in order to counter the danger posed by deep fake technology. Background: Roadrunner: A documentary on the late… Continue reading AI’s dark side
State of Prisons in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The death of Father Stan Swamy has again highlighted the dismal state of prisons in our country. The prisoners are not only deprived of their liberty but are also denied basic health and hygiene facilities. They are also subjected to an additional layer of torture by the jail authorities, which is nothing but a… Continue reading State of Prisons in India – Explained, pointwise
Abolish the law
Source: Indian Express , The Hindu Synopsis: The recent petitions in SC may set the tone for what would be a comprehensive reconsideration of a section that has been frequently and wrongfully used. Background: Four petitions are currently in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the sedition law; the latest was filed by the… Continue reading Abolish the law
Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the news? The Supreme Court directed the states to not ask for the surrender of prisoners released on interim bail during the second wave. The order aims to keep prisons decongested during the pandemic, thereby upholding the right to life of prisoners and police personnel working in them. Background: A… Continue reading Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
