Contents1 Introduction2 About Ease of Doing Business Index (EoDB)3 India’s performance in the recent EoDB Index4 Major reforms initiated by the government to improve EoDB in India5 Advantages of EoDB rankings6 Problems with the concept of EoDB7 Challenges faced by Indian Entrepreneurs8 Suggestions to improve Business in India Introduction India improved its global rank in… 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. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Comparing the data with other countries:4 Reason behind police brutality:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens.… 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. Contents1 Background:2 About Moon wobble:3 Why does the moon wobble?4 Effect of moon wobble:5 Way… 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. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 What is a healthy diet?4 Key Findings of the report: Synopsis: The Covid 19 pandemic has raised… 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. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Conjugal Rights:4 What is the provision under challenge?5 Why has the law been challenged?6 What has the court said about the law earlier?7 Conclusion: Synopsis: A petition has… 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. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Other laws that demand review:4 Conclusion: 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… 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. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Deep Fakes:4 Risks posed by Deep Fakes:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The Government of India needs to invest in technology and talent in order to counter the… Continue reading AI’s dark side
State of Prisons in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 The State of Prison in India3 Need for prison reforms4 Reason Behind such Dismal Conditions5 Judgements over the condition of prisons6 Committees on Prison reforms6.1 Justice Mulla Committee, 1983:6.2 Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer committee on women prisoners, 1987:6.3 Justice Amitava Roy panel on prison reforms:7 Suggestions to improve the state of prisons… Continue reading State of Prisons in India – Explained, pointwise
Abolish the law
Source: Indian Express , The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Why should it be abolished?4 Way Ahead: 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… Continue reading Abolish the law
Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 May 2021 directives by Supreme Court:4 Conclusion: 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… Continue reading Don’t seek surrender of those on interim bail: SC
