Synopsis: The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment ordinance 2021 shows a shift from a creditor-centric approach towards a more balanced approach. Under the new approach, both promoters and creditors are incentivized to reach a more acceptable solution. Background: The President has promulgated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. It marks a shift from… Continue reading A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021
Author: Kunal Khureja
Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India
Synopsis: India is considering a proposal to adopt a net-zero emission target. This demands a Phasing out coal use which would pose numerous challenges. Background: The UN has urged wealthy nations to end Phasing Out Coal use by 2030. Similarly, a private member bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in March 2021. The bill aims to… Continue reading Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India
Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of IHDS:4 Analysing the Findings:5 Need for strengthening Trust: Synopsis: The India Human Development Survey (IHDS) tries to ascertain the degree of trust that people across different castes hold in public institutions. A thorough analysis of the data calls for strengthening trust, especially among the vulnerable sections. Background: The IHDS categorizes… Continue reading Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Synopsis: India and China should adopt a minimalist approach in their future negotiations. This would give better and realistic results rather than an idealist and unfulfilled expectation. Contents1 Background:2 High Expectations and Unwanted Results:3 Current Situation of Border Dispute:4 Equation on the trade front:5 Way Forward: Background: A track 2 dialogue held recently between India and… Continue reading India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
Synopsis: India must actively engage with all the three big powers (US, Russia, China). It is because there is no guarantee that today’s friends will not confront and today’s enemy will not cooperate in the future. This is based on the principle that change is the only permanent thing in foreign relations. Contents1 Background:2 Russia-China Relations:3… Continue reading Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
Ambiguities Over the Status of Rohingyas in India
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
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
