[ Context: The strength of the Centre in India lies in the strength of the states. Hence, the macroeconomic stability of the Union is contingent on the macroeconomic stability of both the Centre and states. It is in this context that the chairperson of the 15th Finance Commission, NK Singh, discusses the political culture of… Continue reading Freebies are a passport to fiscal disaster
Author: Luv Sharma
Initiatives to resuscitate traditional medicine are welcome. There is need to iron out regulatory flaws
Context: Inaugurating the WHO’s Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) at Jamnagar in Gujarat, Prime Minister of India talked of the possibilities offered by therapeutic approaches that are different from the allopathic medicine system. Such conversations on medical pluralism are welcome. They could pave the way for a healthcare ecosystem in which healing approaches based… Continue reading Initiatives to resuscitate traditional medicine are welcome. There is need to iron out regulatory flaws
Bulldozed due process: Courts must step in and stop state/local authorities from ignoring basic principles
Context: Bulldozers continued to raze alleged encroachments in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri – scene of rioting on Saturday – yesterday, forcing Supreme Court to expeditiously communicate its stay order to North Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Constitutional courts located in national/state capitals must respond fast enough to such localised cases of overreach. Why state action in this case… Continue reading Bulldozed due process: Courts must step in and stop state/local authorities from ignoring basic principles
When the stars came out
News: Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was launched on 25 Dec 21. It was a joint project of NASA, the European Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency and involved many universities, organisations, and companies across 14 countries. It is to be administered by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI). The project proved that… Continue reading When the stars came out
Unfounded apprehensions about this Act
News: Recently, The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 received the President’s assent. The act seeks to repeal the Identification of Prisoners Act (IPA) 1920, whose scope was limited in nature with respect to recording measurements and whose measurements were made. Why are various issues raised against the act incorrect? The proposed scope of ‘measurements’ already… Continue reading Unfounded apprehensions about this Act
The Delhi MCA Act denudes the spirit of federalism
News: Recently, The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act 2022 was passed by the parliament. Subsequently, the State Election Commission of Delhi deferred the announcement of schedule for the elections to the three Municipal Corporations of Delhi after the proposed unification of the three municipal corporations. What have been the arguments of the Central government about the… Continue reading The Delhi MCA Act denudes the spirit of federalism
Don’t rush into export ‘opportunity’ presented by Russia-Ukraine conflict
News: Recently, the Russia-Ukraine clash and the resultant sanctions have pushed India to face a strong headwind to growth and Indian exports. This is due to surge in energy costs, elevated geopolitical uncertainty. However, the clash has come up with a number of opportunities which require deep analysis. What are the opportunities? India gets an… Continue reading Don’t rush into export ‘opportunity’ presented by Russia-Ukraine conflict
We must revamp schools as they open after the pandemic break
News: Recently, there has been a decline in the severity of covid pandemic. As a result, the schools have been re-opened after a gap of almost two years. In this context, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) was released. Contents1 What are some recent trends?2 What are the challenges after unlocking schools? 3 What are… Continue reading We must revamp schools as they open after the pandemic break
Urbanisation and development
Context: World Bank has projected that every seven of 10 people will be living in urban cities by 2050. Therefore, the emphasis on urbanisation and its correlation with sustainable development has never been stronger. It not only gives a clear picture of the degree of concentration of people in a region, but also highlights the… Continue reading Urbanisation and development
Towards a peaceful, stable Northeast
News: Recently, the Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed an agreement to resolve the five-decade-old border dispute. Simultaneously, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) decided to reduce the disturbed areas in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur after decades declared under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA). What is the strategic plan for the… Continue reading Towards a peaceful, stable Northeast
