Synopsis – Karnataka High Court directs media outlets to stick to Programme Code. Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Concerns-1.0.2 Penalties under the code-1.0.3 What are the challenges in this case? Introduction Karnataka minister resigned after media aired footage that allegedly featured him and an unidentified woman. There has been speculation about the prospect of more such CDs that… Continue reading The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets
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Need of Specific Law for National Security Screening of Inward FDI
Synopsis – There is no clear law for national security screening of inward FDI in India. It is a major Contents1 Introduction-1.0.1 How India regulates foreign investments?1.0.2 What are the provisions required under the new FDI control law?1.0.3 Way forward- Introduction- As per some media reports, India may ease restrictions on FDI by Chinese companies.… Continue reading Need of Specific Law for National Security Screening of Inward FDI
Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
Synopsis- Despite large fires in the past, building and fire safety standards continues to be ignored. Introduction- The current fire protection measures in all major cities do not account for all contemporary fire hazard issues. It makes fire safety a growing concern. The Fire accident at Eastern Railway Headquarter in Kolkata is a prime example… Continue reading Need for Fire Safety training and technologies
Revisiting the Ruling of Indra Sawhney Case
Synopsis: The Supreme Court is examining the constitutional validity of the Maratha reservation policy. During the hearing, it mentioned that it will re-examine the landmark verdict in the Indra Sawhney vs Union of India case 1992. What is the Indra Sawhney Case? The Mandal Commission- In 1979 the Second Backward Classes Commission was set up… Continue reading Revisiting the Ruling of Indra Sawhney Case
Why India should Focus More on Climate Change Adaptation?
Synopsis- Climate Change initiatives are not working as per their aims. India’s climate policy should focus on Climate Change Adaptation measures instead of emission mitigation. Introduction The United Nations COP-26 summit is set to take place in Glasgow in November 2021. This conference was originally scheduled to be held last year but delayed due to… Continue reading Why India should Focus More on Climate Change Adaptation?
SC calls for tightening the regulatory norms for OTT platforms.
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Synopsis- SC should try to stop the ongoing outrage against web series Tandav not join it. Introduction- The Supreme Court was hearing Aparna Purohit’s [the commercial head of Amazon Prime… Continue reading SC calls for tightening the regulatory norms for OTT platforms.
Consequences of Yemen Civil war
Synopsis- Joe Biden declared that the US will no longer back the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen. Yemen Civil war resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and a humanitarian crisis. A reconciliation is urgently required. Background of Yemen civil war- The civil war between the Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi rebels began in 2014.… Continue reading Consequences of Yemen Civil war
NEP 2020 and language policy
Synopsis- Since colonial times, efforts to introduce education policy based on mother tongue have failed. The NEP 2020 also fails to uphold a multilingual educational approach. Introduction Since colonial times, all committees and commissions recognized the importance of education in the mother tongue. Its proponents include Elphinstone’s Minute of 1824, Macaulay’s Minute of 1835, and… Continue reading NEP 2020 and language policy
India-EU trade relations
Synopsis – After Brexit, India can strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations with the EU by signing a Free Trade Agreement(FTA). This will mutually benefit India and the EU. Introduction The EU is India’s largest trading partner. It accounts for 11 per cent of total Indian trade in 2019, making it more important than China.… Continue reading India-EU trade relations
NGT and associated challenges
Synopsis- The National Green Tribunal(NGT) instead of protecting the environment is facing trouble due to internal issues within the NGT. Introduction The National Green Tribunal(NGT) is a dedicated tribunal to deal with matters relating to the environment. The NGT website even mentions that the tribunal has cleared 90% of the cases. But a close look… Continue reading NGT and associated challenges
