Synopsis: India has shown an ambiguous stance over the status of Rohingyas in India. This has created some complexities, thus it desires alteration as per international law. Contents1 Background:2 Stand of different Stakeholders over the status of Rohingyas :3 Ambiguous Stance of India:4 How has India been able to maintain this ambiguity?5 Issues with Deportation… Continue reading Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India
Author: Kunal Khureja
Need of State Support for Agricultural development
Synopsis: The current situation of the agricultural sector demands state support to tackle future challenges. This will ensure sustainable benefits for both – farmers and consumers. Contents1 Background:2 Factors inducing the state support:3 Past Performance with State support:4 Positives:5 Concerns:6 Way Forward Background: Countries across the globe are focusing on the gradual reduction of state’s role… Continue reading Need of State Support for Agricultural development
India’s policy towards Climate change
Synopsis: India adopted a liberal policy towards climate change in the pandemic era. This might generate significant negative impacts, thus demanding a comprehensive review. Contents1 Background:2 Should India adopt Net Zero Emission Target?3 Why Government needs to review its policies?4 Way Forward: Background: Recently a meeting took place between U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate,… Continue reading India’s policy towards Climate change
Performance Analysis of Lok Adalats in India
Synopsis: The Lok Adalats (People’s Court) have been functioning in India since the last 38 years. They have successfully solved lakhs of cases that have reduced the judicial burden. However, some experts question their efficacy as they tend to neglect justice for speedier resolution. Contents1 Background:2 Why do people go to Lok Adalats?3 Performance:4 Issues:5… Continue reading Performance Analysis of Lok Adalats in India
Flaws in India’s Internal Security Management
Synopsis:The recent attack in tekulgada area in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh exposed flaws in India’s internal security management. Hence, there is a need to bring robust reforms in the security architecture that can prevent attacks by Left Wing Extremists in the future. Contents1 Background:2 About Left Wing Extremism:3 Rationale behind origin and sustenance of… Continue reading Flaws in India’s Internal Security Management
Significance of Circuit Benches
Synopsis: Virtual hearings started during the pandemic provided much relief. However, now focus should be on other measures like the establishment of circuit benches. Contents1 Background:2 What are circuit benches?3 The adverse impact of Fixed Location:4 Way Forward: Background: The pandemic saw the initiation of virtual proceedings in the Supreme Court. It was because the… Continue reading Significance of Circuit Benches
Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India
Synopsis: The US administration needs to make a choice between appointing career diplomats or big contributors for appointing the new ambassadors. In India as well, there is a practice of appointing diverse people as ambassadors. Contents1 Background: 2 Why are wealthy contributors made ambassadors?3 Why shouldn’t they be appointed?4 Appointments of ambassadors in India5 Positive role… Continue reading Appointment of Ambassadors – in US and India
Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions
Synopsis: The private educational institutions are failing to deliver optimum results. Thus, the role of the state in providing accessibility in educational institutions can’t be ignored. Contents1 Background:’2 Rationale behind privatisation:3 Concerns with Privatisation:4 Way Forward: Background:’ The two renowned faculties of Ashoka university (Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Arvind Subramanian) have recently resigned. Allegedly, the… Continue reading Governance Issues facing Private Education Institutions
The New EPF Tax Rules Should be Re-examined
Synopsis: A new EPF Tax Rules under EPF(Employees Provident Fund) contributions is under the proposal. The intended objective is to prevent abuse of process by HNIs (High net individuals), however, there are some concerns that demand re-examination. Contents1 Background2 What changes have been made?3 The rationale behind the proposal:4 Concerns with New EPF Tax Rules… Continue reading The New EPF Tax Rules Should be Re-examined
Issues with UGC’s New Undergraduate History Curriculum
Synopsis: Recently, the UGC (University Grants Commission) suggested a new undergraduate history curriculum. However, it falls short to meet its desired objectives and requires reconsideration. Background: The UGC released a new document on the undergraduate history curriculum, named Learning Outcomes-based Curriculum Framework (LOCF), 2021. The document suggestes changes as per the changing domestic and international… Continue reading Issues with UGC’s New Undergraduate History Curriculum
