Author: Kunal Khureja

Source: Indian Express   Synopsis: India is entangled in the Afghan Knot, as the ground situation is fast turning in favour of the Taliban in Afghanistan. The future course will be full of complexities and challenges post the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.  Background: The United States Armed Forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan… Continue reading The Afghan knot

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: Bar Council of India is a statutory body. Keeping an eye on its functioning of national importance is important from an exam point of view. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the new rules:4 Rationale behind their introduction:5 Problems associated with new rules: Synopsis: The new Bar Council of India rules undermines the… Continue reading The bar on criticism that muzzles the advocate

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: This article emphasises ensuring the independence of the judiciary. Synopsis: Selection of deserving judges is essential to ensure independence of the judiciary. The Collegium must do its best in this task in order to uphold the constitutional spirit and democratic ethos. Contents1 Background:2 Judicial Pronouncements:3 Dismal performance of Judiciary:4 Way Ahead:… Continue reading The judicious choice

Source: Live mint  Relevance: This article highlights the importance and effectiveness of behavioral interventions to bring about social change. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Reducing the intensity of waves:4 About Nudge Theory: Synopsis: Well-designed behavioral interventions that guide people to make safe choices could potentially help India in the fight against pandemic. The use of nudge theory… Continue reading Ideas drawn from nudge theory could weaken a third covid wave

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: India’s criminal handling system should be aligned to catch fugitives within the country. Because once they leave the country, it becomes difficult to bring them back. Synopsis: In the absence of a coordinated database, criminals can go undetected. Hence, robust tracking of fugitives demands the creation of a nationwide database of… Continue reading Tracking fugitives everywhere

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/confronting-xi-india-should-engage-both-the-dalai-lama-and-taiwan/  Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Dismal state of India- China relations in recent times:4 Lesson for India:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: China has adopted a confrontational attitude against India as seen from last year’s unilateral aggression in the Galwan Valley region of Eastern Ladakh. In this scenario, India needs to recalibrate its China strategy and engage… Continue reading Confronting Xi: India should engage both the Dalai Lama and Taiwan

Source: The Hindu Relevance: In the wake of the pandemic-induced migrant crisis, many developments took place. It is important to keep a track of all such important developments. Synopsis: The guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court are welcome, but they require robust systems. The bulk of guidelines seems declaratory rather than mandatory which warrants… Continue reading A long road for migrant workers

Source: The Hindu Synopsis: India touches a demographic milestone this World Population Day, wherein half of its population is below 29 years of age. However, a prudent realisation of this demographic dividend is possible only when every citizen (especially women) enjoys a robust degree of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This enjoyment in… Continue reading Challenging negative social norms

Source: Business Standard    Relevance: The old idea that direct taxes are “progressive needs a relook as all ideas and principles should be implemented as per a country’s requirements. Synopsis: The principle of focusing on direct taxes is worth questioning in the current era. This is an example of the mindless application of “universal” principles… Continue reading Shibboleths of the ‘ideal’ tax system