Context: India is a federal structure with a unitary bias. The Constitution strikes a balance between popular will, exercised by the Lok Sabha, and the interests of states through the Rajya Sabha. But, we have allowed popular fashions and political exigencies to undermine the federal structure. What are the various states’ concerns? Delimitation exercises have… Continue reading A Rajya Sabha rebalance must go with Lok Sabha expansion
Author: Luv Sharma
Striking off sedition will have little impact if UAPA remains untouched
News: Recently, the Union Government has shown its willingness to reconsider the colonial law in the spirit of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and the Supreme Court order has ordered to keep the 152-year-old sedition law, i.e., Section124 A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in abeyance. Contents1 What are the issues?2 Argument against the law3… Continue reading Striking off sedition will have little impact if UAPA remains untouched
Judicial delays and the need for intervention at the district level
News: Recently, Bihar’s Bhojpur district court was in the news. It delivered a judgement on a land dispute case filed in 1914 which is 108 years ago, making it one of the oldest cases in the country. What are the findings about the pendency of cases in the lower judiciary? According to some estimates, the… Continue reading Judicial delays and the need for intervention at the district level
On Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s 250th birth anniversary, remembering the legacy of the father of Modern Indian Renaissance
Context: One of the most influential social and religious reformers of the 19th century, Ram Mohan Roy, was born on May 22, 1772 in what was then Bengal Presidency’s Radhanagar in Hooghly district. As India grapples increasingly with changing social and religious circumstances, Roy’s work in the sphere of women’s emancipation, modernising education and seeking… Continue reading On Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s 250th birth anniversary, remembering the legacy of the father of Modern Indian Renaissance
Jobs scheme will not offer a long-term solution to urban unemployment. Safety nets need to better conceived
Context: A few days ago, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister released a report on the state of inequality in India. The report, prepared by the Institute of Competitiveness, provides a detailed examination of the existing disparities in society. Some of the suggestions to tackle rising inequality in India included putting in place… Continue reading Jobs scheme will not offer a long-term solution to urban unemployment. Safety nets need to better conceived
Let’s keep GST good and simple
Context: The Supreme Court ruled on May 19th that the recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council only have persuasive value, and cannot be binding on the Centre and states. It should be noted that the case – Union of India vs Mohit Minerals Pvt Ltd – was dealing with the levy of… Continue reading Let’s keep GST good and simple
Talking peace, negotiating with the Maoists
News: Recently, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh announced that the State government was ready for peace talks with the Maoists provided they laid down arms and expressed their faith in the Constitution of India. Contents1 Earlier attempts2 What are the major conditions of the Maoists?3 Should the Govt withdraw security forces from Maoist areas?4 Way… Continue reading Talking peace, negotiating with the Maoists
Governments must understand that resources are held in trust. They’re not to be frittered away
News: Recently, the Rajasthan government has announced that it will restart the old civil servant pension scheme. Further, the Punjab government has announced its measures on providing electricity in Punjab. These decisions are based on the foundation of a welfare state to make a more egalitarian society. Contents1 Types of State as per Nobel Laureate… Continue reading Governments must understand that resources are held in trust. They’re not to be frittered away
Simulating gravity
News: Recently, the Orbital Assembly Corporation announced a plan to develop a space business park (hotel) which will be made operational by 2025. The hotel will be equipped with artificial gravity. Benefits of artificial gravity It would keep astronauts healthy on long trips, prevent loss of bone density and muscle atrophy. For example, in microgravity,… Continue reading Simulating gravity
Putin’s Made India The Swing State In Geopolitics
News: Currently, The Russia-Ukraine War is ongoing. And the Prime Minister of India is going to attend the Quad summit in Tokyo next week. Contents1 What are the developments in the Russia-Ukraine war?2 What are the consequences of recent developments?3 What are the challenges for India?4 Way Forward What are the developments in the Russia-Ukraine… Continue reading Putin’s Made India The Swing State In Geopolitics
