What is the News? Iran has given the Farzad B gas field to a domestic gas producer. This is a setback for India’s energy ties with Iran. As ONGC has been part of the ongoing cooperation of the Gas field. Farzad B Gas Field: Farzad-B is an offshore natural gas field located on the Iranian… Continue reading India loses “Farzad B gas field” project as Iran decides to develop it domestically
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Maratha Reservation Case Judgment and Federalism
Synopsis: Recently Supreme Court declared the reservation to the Maratha community in education and public employment as unconstitutional. This judgment is against federalism. What were the reasons given by the Supreme Courts’ five-judge Bench? One, the Maratha community did not constitute a socially and educationally backward class. Two, the law is against Indra Sawhney judgment.… Continue reading Maratha Reservation Case Judgment and Federalism
Concerns Associated with demolition of National Archives of India’s Building
Synopsis: Many experts have raised their concerns on the demolition of the National Archives of India’s Annexe building. There is a need for public scrutiny and public consultation on this matter. Background A part of the National Archives of India (NAI) complex, Annexe building, is planned to be demolished during the Central Vista redevelopment… Continue reading Concerns Associated with demolition of National Archives of India’s Building
Collaborative Governance Should be the future of Governance
Synopsis: Outdated nature of public bureaucracy has to be accounted for the ineffective response to the COVID-19 crisis in India. A new public governance model based on collaborative governance need to be institutionalised. What are the issues with Weberian model of Bureaucracy? The Weberian bureaucracy model that India follows suffers from the following challenges. It… Continue reading Collaborative Governance Should be the future of Governance
Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
Synopsis: The 21st century is going to be an era of data revolution wherein almost all the activities would be carried on in cyberspace. This calls for creating some global rules to protect cyberspace as their absence has failed to prevent cyberattacks even on powerful countries like the U.S. Background: The US created cyberspace as… Continue reading Need of Global Rules to protect the Cyberspace
Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions
Synopsis: Citizen-led fact-finding missions play a significant role in a democracy. They provide an alternative opinion on things, empower citizens on critical issues and enrich the judicial process. Background: Recently, citizen-led fact-finding missions came in the news in a Delhi High Court case pertaining to the North East Delhi riots of 2020. The solicitor-general of… Continue reading Significance of Citizen-led Fact-Finding Missions
China completes Tibet highway
What is the News? China has completed building a highway in a remote part of southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR). It includes a 2 km mountain tunnel. About the Highway: Firstly, the Highway passes through the world’s deepest canyon, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Tibet. The canyon is located along the Brahmaputra river(known as Yarlung… Continue reading China completes Tibet highway
Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on Covid-19. It has warned that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transported through Droplets as well as in the form of Aerosols. It can infect people up to 10 meters away. Covid-19 Transmission: The different modes of transmission of the Covid-19… Continue reading Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
National Archives of India
What is the News? A group of archivists and scholars have called for transparency in the proposed demolition of annexes that form part of the National Archives of India(NAI) in order to make way for the Central Vista project. About National Archives of India(NAI): Firstly, National Archives of India (NAI) is a custodian of the… Continue reading National Archives of India
India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy
Synopsis: The surge in Covid-19 cases coupled with a limited supply of vaccines warrants the adoption of an effective vaccine policy by the country. The policy should prioritize groups, address hesitancy and formulate a more equitable distribution plan. Background: The second wave of Covid-19 has shown that the virus is not going away in a short… Continue reading India Needs an Effective Vaccine Policy
