Context: India is a federal structure with a unitary bias. The Constitution strikes a balance between popular will, exercised by the Lok Sabha, and the interests of states through the Rajya Sabha. But, we have allowed popular fashions and political exigencies to undermine the federal structure. What are the various states’ concerns? Delimitation exercises have… Continue reading A Rajya Sabha rebalance must go with Lok Sabha expansion
Indigenous weapons will have to wean India off Russian arms
News: According to Bloomberg News, the US is considering a $500 million defense package for India to finance the purchase of US weapon systems. According to Researchers at the Stimson Center, 85% of India’s weapons are of Russian origin. Further, in the next 5 years, Russian arms export to India will increase. India showed its… Continue reading Indigenous weapons will have to wean India off Russian arms
Unexpected, but also unacceptable – Shocks due to Russia-Ukraine war
News: Russian invasion of Ukraine represents an unexpected and undesirable shock to global economies, including India’s Economy. Indian economy is facing some unexpected shocks due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Even the areas which were looking beneficial for India are turning out to be harmful. Impacts on Indian economy Both Russia and Ukraine have… Continue reading Unexpected, but also unacceptable – Shocks due to Russia-Ukraine war
Striking off sedition will have little impact if UAPA remains untouched
News: Recently, the Union Government has shown its willingness to reconsider the colonial law in the spirit of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and the Supreme Court order has ordered to keep the 152-year-old sedition law, i.e., Section124 A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in abeyance. What are the issues? According to the NCRB and… Continue reading Striking off sedition will have little impact if UAPA remains untouched
Judicial delays and the need for intervention at the district level
News: Recently, Bihar’s Bhojpur district court was in the news. It delivered a judgement on a land dispute case filed in 1914 which is 108 years ago, making it one of the oldest cases in the country. What are the findings about the pendency of cases in the lower judiciary? According to some estimates, the… Continue reading Judicial delays and the need for intervention at the district level
On Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s 250th birth anniversary, remembering the legacy of the father of Modern Indian Renaissance
Context: One of the most influential social and religious reformers of the 19th century, Ram Mohan Roy, was born on May 22, 1772 in what was then Bengal Presidency’s Radhanagar in Hooghly district. As India grapples increasingly with changing social and religious circumstances, Roy’s work in the sphere of women’s emancipation, modernising education and seeking… Continue reading On Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s 250th birth anniversary, remembering the legacy of the father of Modern Indian Renaissance
The rise of AI chips
What is the News? The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips has risen as chipmakers design different types of AI chips to power AI applications such as natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, robotics, and network security across a wide variety of sectors. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Must Read: Artificial intelligence (AI) What are… Continue reading The rise of AI chips
What does India’s inequality report card have to say?
What is the News? Recently, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has released the State of Inequality in India Report. About the State of Inequality in India Report and its findings Must read: State of Inequality in India Report Some other related findings Income inequality: As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)… Continue reading What does India’s inequality report card have to say?
Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years: What is it? How is it transmitted?
What is the News? Recently, Mozambique has identified its first case of wild poliovirus Type 1 after a child contracted the disease. It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. As of now, wild poliovirus is endemic only in Afghanistan and… Continue reading Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years: What is it? How is it transmitted?
BioRRAP portal: Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
What is the News? The Minister of Science and Technology(IC) has launched a Single National Portal, named Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal “BioRRAP” for Biotech researchers and Startups. About the “BioRRAP” portal Aim: The portal will serve as a gateway and will help researcher to see stage of approval of their applications for regulatory clearances… Continue reading BioRRAP portal: Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
