Synopsis: The CAA was never meant to help asylum seekers and protect persecuted people. Contents1 Introduction2 How Indian refugee policy is handled?3 How persecution (under the CAA) definition is different from United Nations?4 What is the intention of CAA? Introduction The government evacuated many of its citizens and Afghan nationals from the Hindu and Sikh… Continue reading Who is the hollow CAA really meant to protect?
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
The town of Wooden toys
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Choppu Samaan?3 How it is made?4 What is a GI tag? What is the news? Recently, a Welfare Association of wooden toymakers named Ambasamudram Bharani Mara Varna Kadasal Artisans has applied for the Geographical Indications tag for Choppu Samaan. What is Choppu Samaan? It is a traditional toy for… Continue reading The town of Wooden toys
Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
Synopsis: Anyone within range of China’s expanding navy will have to build capabilities faster and/or work more closely with the US. Introduction The article highlights how China, over the years, has strengthened its military capabilities while other countries are lacking behind. What is the defence expenditure of various countries in comparison to China? USA:… Continue reading Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
Act and Friction: On appointment to tribunals
Introduction There is friction between government and judiciary over the powers and limitations of law-making on the recently passed Tribunal Reforms Act. It contained provisions that had been struck down by the Supreme Court earlier. Read more: Supreme Court remarks on tribunal law is latest flashpoint between legislature, judiciary What did the government do? Cherry-picking… Continue reading Act and Friction: On appointment to tribunals
Major restructuring of railways on anvil
What is the news? A panel was set up under the Principal Economic Adviser gave recommendations for Rationalisation of Government Bodies and Proposal for the Ministry of Railways. Recently, Cabinet Secretary asked about the actions taken on the rationalisation plan. What are the recommendations of the panel? Closure: Panel calls for winding up the Central… Continue reading Major restructuring of railways on anvil
Two democracies and their vigilante problem
Synopsis: With incidents of mob justice and vigilantism increasing, it becomes important to understand the dimensions of the word Vigilante. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Vigilantism?3 How the USA allows the practice of Citizen Arrester?4 USA’s legislation to promote citizen arresters5 What needs to be done? Introduction This article highlights how the word “Vigilante” has different… Continue reading Two democracies and their vigilante problem
Going down the wrong path
Synopsis: India slips on indices of freedom and the government has not even acknowledged there is a problem. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of various reports on India’s Democracy and civil liberties?3 What are the findings of various reports on Employment?4 What are the platforms where India scored better?5 What are the reasons for… Continue reading Going down the wrong path
E-Shram needs some hard work to get going
Synopsis: India’s challenge of providing social security benefits to unorganized workers can be revamped through initiatives like E-Shram. Contents1 Introduction2 What is e-Shram Portal?3 What are the problems associated with it?4 Why E-Shram portal is vital? Introduction The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE) launched the E-Shram, the web portal for creating a National Database of… Continue reading E-Shram needs some hard work to get going
Recruit transgenders to foster greater diversity
Synopsis: As society talks more about gender inclusion, we need to take a deeper look at all the dimensions of gender. Introduction Recently, Tata steels have welcomed transgender individuals as candidates for their job openings. Also, Dutch paints in collaboration with National Small Industries Corp opened a painting academy designed to focus on the training… Continue reading Recruit transgenders to foster greater diversity
As children come back to school, they will need both time and patience
Synopsis: As the schools will soon reopen after the pandemic induced gap, what should be the factors that should drive the education system? Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of the report?3 How should schools frame their curriculum?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction Pandemic has had a negative impact on the education of… Continue reading As children come back to school, they will need both time and patience
