Source: Livemint Relevance: To understand the recent SC ruling and extension of the Indian Arbitration Act 1996. Synopsis: The SC order in Amazon’s case has answered two important judicial questions. What is the background of the event? Read here: Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court What is the story so far?… Continue reading The SC’s Amazon ruling upholds the doctrine of party autonomy
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Putting an end to police brutality
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights the police brutality & steps to stop the custodial deaths Synopsis: NCRB data have repeatedly shown police brutality, violation of human rights, and even extreme instances of custodial killings. Some recent examples include: Death of fruit stall owner in Tamil Nadu Death of vegetable vendor in UP for… Continue reading Putting an end to police brutality
Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court
Source: Times of India, Indian Express and The Hindu Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled in favour of e-commerce giant Amazon against the merger deal between Future Retail Limited (FRL) and Reliance Retail. The Supreme Court also upheld the interim award of the Emergency Arbitrator of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC). What is the… Continue reading Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court
Celebrations begin to mark 150 years of iconic artist Abanindranath Tagore
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Victoria Memorial Hall and DAG have collaborated to commemorate the 150th year birth anniversary of the prominent artist of Bengal school of Art – Abanindranath Tagore. About Abanindranath Tagore: Abanindranath Tagore, the nephew of Rabindranath Tagore, was one of the most prominent artists of the Bengal school of… Continue reading Celebrations begin to mark 150 years of iconic artist Abanindranath Tagore
How COVID-19 protocols can propagate social discrimination in India
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: To learn about the climate crisis and lessons from Covid-19 to avert it. Synopsis: Covid-19 has brought many changes in people’s behaviour. Similar such behaviour is needed to avert the climate crisis. Population and Climate crisis The pressure of the rising population is designated as a significant contributing factor to the… Continue reading How COVID-19 protocols can propagate social discrimination in India
Sunscreens damage corals; and this should bother India too
Source: Down to Earth Context: Recently, Thailand banned the use of sunscreen to protect its corals from their adverse impacts. Palau and Hawaii have also imposed similar restrictions in the past. This highlights the harmful impacts the chemicals in these creams have on the environment. Why sunscreen is considered harmful for corals It contains various… Continue reading Sunscreens damage corals; and this should bother India too
Brown vs Green Trap
Source: Times of India Relevance: To study the path for a green economy. Synopsis: The more the world push towards a green economy, the more expensive the campaign will become and less will be the chance to achieve its aim & limit the worst effects of global warming. Contents1 Introduction:2 Effect of ESG movement:3 Suggestions:4… Continue reading Brown vs Green Trap
India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
Source: Indian Express, Down to Earth Relevance: Understand the challenges of food security in times of COVID Contents1 Synopsis2 Findings of the SOFI report3 Indicators of food security4 Causes of food insecurity in India Synopsis Undernourishment has been a global challenge over the last few decades. This has been further highlighted by the state of… Continue reading India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: To analyze the findings of the report by ATREE to study the impact on Banni grasslands. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Context:3 When Prosopis Juliflora was introduced in India? 4 The threat of Prosopis Juliflora:5 Adaptation by local communities: Synopsis: A study by ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & Environment) & Sahjeevan… Continue reading How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
Not always fair game
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the new amendment passed by the TN government to ban online gaming and the court verdict around it Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 The justifications cited by the Government4 Madras High Court’s observation5 Issues with the legislation Synopsis Tamil Nadu government, driven by the desire to control the menace of… Continue reading Not always fair game
