News: The Population Foundation of India, a non-profit, recently commissioned a study ‘Investing in Adolescent Development’. It examines current interventions in key aspects of adolescent development in India, including physical and mental health, education and prevention of early marriage. Who are the adolescents? There is no universally accepted definition of adolescents. But, according to the… Continue reading Why should India invest in its adolescent population? New study has an answer
Good crypto and bad: Defining, regulating and taxing this world
News: The government and regulatory authorities are considering a legislative and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. As enforcing a ban on cryptocurrencies is not advisable, hence, the current policy approach is a step in the right direction. Must Read: Managing cryptocurrencies What parameters must be considered for regulating cryptocurrencies? Define a tax structure: This must outline… Continue reading Good crypto and bad: Defining, regulating and taxing this world
Kabul, Kashmir and the return of the real politik
News: Withdrawal of US troops, fall of Afghanistan and return of Taliban has opened the geopolitical contestation for influence over Afghanistan. What are the recent developments? Afghanistan is reeling under economic crisis and humanitarian crisis with an acute shortage of food. Considering this Taliban has shown interest in engaging with India. Read here: Aiding Afghanistan: On… Continue reading Kabul, Kashmir and the return of the real politik
What the SC order on RERA means for homebuyers
News: Recently, The Supreme Court had suggested some changes in the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) to protect the interests of homebuyers. What are the impacts of ruling on the RERA act? The ruling strengthens the interests of homebuyers, protects their rights, and tells developers to conform to the RERA provisions. SC rulings can… Continue reading What the SC order on RERA means for homebuyers
House not ordinance: Extending tenures of key officials of premier agencies should be debated in Parliament
News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) directors up to 5 years. This raises questions about Government’s use of ordinance as the same matter has already been adjudicated by the Supreme Court before. Who can promulgate an ordinance? Article 123… Continue reading House not ordinance: Extending tenures of key officials of premier agencies should be debated in Parliament
SC collegium’s endorsement of Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi HC judge is very welcome. Govt must not stand in the way
News: Supreme Court collegium has recently recommended the name of Saurabh Kirpal as judge of Delhi High Court. If the government does not reject the name, then he will become India’s first openly gay judge. What were the challenges in his appointment? 1) The initial reluctance of the collegium to recommend his name. 2) Opaque nature… Continue reading SC collegium’s endorsement of Saurabh Kirpal as Delhi HC judge is very welcome. Govt must not stand in the way
Longer term, better impact
News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. Must read: Centre brings Ordinances to extend tenure of ED, CBI directors up to 5 years What are the concerns associated with the ordinances? Read more: Extension of terms of CBI, ED… Continue reading Longer term, better impact
Explained: Who is Devasahayam, the first Indian layman to be conferred sainthood?
What is the news? Devsahayam Pillai, an 18th-century Hindu convert to Christianity would be made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church in the Vatican. He is the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican. All other Indians elevated as saints have been members of the clergy. Who was Devsahayam Pillai? Devsahayam Pillai… Continue reading Explained: Who is Devasahayam, the first Indian layman to be conferred sainthood?
Courts cannot interfere with day-to-day temple rituals: SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that constitutional courts could not interfere with the day-to-day rituals and ‘sevas’ performed in temples on the basis of “public interest” petitions. What was the case? A Writ Petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging an Andhra Pradesh High Court order. The order had rejected… Continue reading Courts cannot interfere with day-to-day temple rituals: SC
‘Navy’s plan for a 170-ship force on course’
What is the News? The Indian Navy will be commissioning the class stealth-guided missile destroyer “Visakhapatnam” and the fourth Scorpene Class Submarine “Vela”. Visakhapatnam and its Key Features Visakhapatnam is the name of the first stealth guided-missile destroyer ship under Project 15B. Built by: The ship has been designed by the Directorate of Naval Design… Continue reading ‘Navy’s plan for a 170-ship force on course’
