Synopsis: The February 2021 coup in Myanmar Protests removed the democratically elected government. Since then people have adopted the non-violent approach of Gandhi for pressuring the military junta. Contents1 Background:2 About Non-Violence and its usage:3 Myanmar and tool of Non-Violence:4 Significance of Non-Violent Protests:5 Way Ahead: Background: The democratically elected leaders in Myanmar’s protects were… Continue reading Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests
Author: Kunal Khureja
Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Contents1 Background2 About Brahmos Missile:3 The relevance of Deal for India4 The relevance of Deal for the Philippines5 Geopolitical relevance:6 Challenges in… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Synopsis: The Madras High Court quashed a case of aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. The High Court also mentioned the need to amend the POCSO act. Contents1 The case and ruling 2 About the POCSO Act:3 Rationale behind the judgement:4 Way Ahead: The case and… Continue reading Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Highlights of the Quad Summit
Synopsis: The maiden (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Quad Summit witnessed declaration of a joint statement by four leaders along with a common article in the Washington post. It is a step which is expected to yield positive outcomes in the Asian Geopolitics and the Indo Pacific region. Background: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 triggered cooperation… Continue reading Highlights of the Quad Summit
Flaws in New IT rules 2021
Synopsis: The new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) New IT Rules 2021 suffers from numerous flaws. Due to this, experts have questioned their efficacy and legality. Contents1 Background:2 Challenges prior to new regulation:3 Flaws in new IT rules:4 Way Forward: Background: The online streaming industry has grown multifold in recent years… Continue reading Flaws in New IT rules 2021
Increasing Cases of Gestational Diabetes in India
Synopsis: India registers a high number of gestational diabetes cases, which are bound to increase in the future. This coupled with low awareness and poor testing potential calls for immediate action. Contents1 Background:2 About Gestational Diabetes:3 Impact of Gestational Diabetes:4 Challenges in Managing Gestational Diabetes:5 Way Forward: Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes… Continue reading Increasing Cases of Gestational Diabetes in India
Solving the issue of Retrospective Taxation
Synopsis: The two cases of retrospective taxation related to Vodafone and Cairn energy can be solved. It is possible if the government and companies collectively decide to do mutual bargains. Filing more and more cases in international tribunals might not deliver optimum results. Background: Both the companies individually filed a case in the Permanent Court… Continue reading Solving the issue of Retrospective Taxation
Strengthening decentralisation for improving human capital
Synopsis: The poor performance of India in human capital indicators can be improved. If the 3 tier decentralized structure of governance gets strengthened. Background: India has secured a poor 116 rank in the World Bank’s human capital index. Further, the data of the National Family Health Survey – 5 for 2019-20 highlights the poor performance… Continue reading Strengthening decentralisation for improving human capital
Allowing constructive criticism of Government Policies
Synopsis: India should respect the universal nature of human rights. It should allow constructive criticism of its policies by the Global community. Thus, India should welcome, praise as well as criticism from other nations. Background: The use of military-grade barriers and internet shutdown against Farmer’s protest attracted criticism from global celebrities. However, the government has advised… Continue reading Allowing constructive criticism of Government Policies
Rise of excise duty on Petrol and Fiscal stance of government
Synopsis: The rise in excise duty on petrol is in contradiction with the fiscal stance adopted by the government in the Economic Survey 2020-21. The new fiscal stance requires the government to borrow more instead of increasing taxes. Background: The COVID-19 has brutally impacted the economy due to which the fiscal deficit has risen to… Continue reading Rise of excise duty on Petrol and Fiscal stance of government
