Author: Kunal Khureja

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: This article justifies reopening the schools. Synopsis: Children have long borne the costs of school closure, and evidence-based decisions toward reopening are a necessity. Contents1 Background:2 Adverse impacts of school closure:3 What is the risk of school reopening?4 Way Ahead: Background: Most schools in India have been closed since the national lockdown… Continue reading Prioritising school reopening on the road to recovery

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: This judgment clears an important issue related to the power of the state’s legislative assembly. Synopsis: The recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) has enabled Delhi’s legislative assembly to scrutinise social media companies. This has opened the gates for scrutiny of social media platforms by other States as well.  Contents1… Continue reading The power of scrutiny

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: It is a critical analysis of the UP’s new proposed population law. Synopsis: UP’s new population policy and draft law try to use punishment as a tool to control fertility levels. However, evidence shows that focusing on education and empowerment of women can yield better results, as seen in southern states.… Continue reading Family mis-planning

Source: Indian Express   Relevance: How the right to repair movement will be beneficial for consumer protection. Synopsis: In recent years, countries around the world have been attempting to pass effective ‘right to repair’ laws. But the movement has faced tremendous resistance from tech giants such as Apple and Microsoft over the years. Background: The… Continue reading What is the ‘right to repair’ movement?

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: Separation of power is a part of the basic structure of the constitution. It should be strictly adhered to. Synopsis: The pandemic era witnessed judicial intervention in the domain of executive and legislature, thereby undermined the separation of powers. Judges must realize that they are arbiters, not lawmakers, and should not… Continue reading Judges are arbiters, not lawmakers

Source: Indian Express   Synopsis: The pandemic resulted in school closures across the country. Children were then educated using the digital medium, however, it failed to generate positive outcomes like classroom learning. Therefore, the government should now focus on the gradual and cautious reopening of schools in the country. Background: Schools have remained closed since… Continue reading Our children need education. How much longer can schools remain shut?

Source: Indian Express  Relevance: There should be a fine balance between fundamental rights and statutes. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Sedition Law:4 Why should the Sedition law be abolished? Synopsis: The sedition law was born out of an authoritarian mindset and a zeal to ensure the fixation of order. It’s been done away within most of… Continue reading Sedition law has no place in a modern democracy

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