Context The Urban Planning and governance in recent time have been given new impetus by Government of India by introducing concept of smart city. What is the concept of Smart City? The concept of smart cities related to development of urban area that creates sustainable economic development and high quality of life for people. The… Continue reading Smart city initiative necessitates a perfectly sculpted Governance structure
Category: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL & SOCIAL
Triple Talaq issue awaits a final verdict
Context The Supreme Court of India recently has convened a five-judge constitutional bench on the issue of Triple Talaq. Introduction to the issue India is home to world’s third-largest Muslim population which is governed by the Sharia Law or Islamic Jurisprudence and this has been the case since British colonial rule. The government and its… Continue reading Triple Talaq issue awaits a final verdict
Jobs secured on fake caste certificates stands invalid
Context Individuals who secured government employment and got academic admissions under reserved categories with the help of forged caste certificates can have their jobs and admission declared invalid, the Supreme Court held on Thursday. The government had informed the Lok Sabha in March that 1,832 appointments were allegedly secured on the basis of fake… Continue reading Jobs secured on fake caste certificates stands invalid
Selection of EC must be Transparent
Context Expressing concerns over absence of law on the appointment to the Election Commission of India and the Chief Election Commissioner, the apex court has asked the Centre government to have people neutral to all political parties. Recently, the Supreme Court said that election commissioner(ECs) appointed have been “outstanding people, very fair and politically neutral,”… Continue reading Selection of EC must be Transparent
Sardar Sarovar Project(SSP) makes local run from pillar to post
Context: Even though there’s a completion of the Sardar Sarovar Project, the ground reality is starkly different in the densely populated submergence area. The rehabilitation sites are not ready, with no drinking water, no proper roads, drains and culverts, no grazing grounds and other amenities which are mandatory. The drawbacks and conflict: The main issue,… Continue reading Sardar Sarovar Project(SSP) makes local run from pillar to post
Promoting fair and effective criminal system
Issue: The focus of public and judicial concern over the situation prevailing in the India’s prisons has gained momentum in recent times after the recent brutal murder of a women life convict in the Byculla women’s prison in Mumbai on June 23. The murder has brought the focus back on custodial violence, especially the… Continue reading Promoting fair and effective criminal system
US seek alternatives as North Korea raise the stakes
Context Exploring ingenious options is crucial for Trump administration to counter North Korea What happened so far? North Korea, in defiance of worldwide pressure, test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) a few days ago, that threatens to strike the US mainland. The missile reportedly reached an altitude of 2,802 kilometers (1,741 miles), its highest… Continue reading US seek alternatives as North Korea raise the stakes
Chances of AFSPA getting lifted from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Context The Centre is considering partial removal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The move towards lifting AFSPA The Ministry has asked the two BJP-ruled States for their views on AFSPA withdrawal. The Ministryis now open to reviewing the stringent law in other States like Manipur. The Ministry… Continue reading Chances of AFSPA getting lifted from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
Compulsory Marriage Registration: A Necessary Reform
Context: The Law Commission has recommended making registration of marriages compulsory. Current Issue: In its 270th Report submitted to the Union Law Ministry, the law commission has recommended to the Centre that registration of marriages be legally mandated with a fine for non-compliance. For this, the law panel has sought an amendment to the Registration of… Continue reading Compulsory Marriage Registration: A Necessary Reform
Post-Brexit of UK opens opportunities, India highlights its tension
Context: With India’s rapid rise to fame as the ‘fastest growing large economy’ in the world and UK’s alienation from Brexit, the relations between the two countries could restart. But India is more concerned towards highlighting issues of tension between the two countries whereas; Britain focuses almost solely on the untapped potential to enhance the… Continue reading Post-Brexit of UK opens opportunities, India highlights its tension
