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A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Recent political events in Nepal, probable reasons, and lessons for India Synopsis: Unfolding of political events in Nepal in light of KP Oli’s tenure and possible lessons for India. Background On July 12, 2021, the Supreme Court of Nepal passed a judgement in a case demanding that Sher Bahadur Deuba be… Continue reading A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability
Areas of Cooperation and Competition
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Ministry of Cooperation cannot always guarantee price stabilisation and growth. Do cooperatives guarantee growth? Firstly, in 1991 it improved the terms of trade for agriculture and benefitted millions of farmers. Agri-exports zoomed, but this led to higher domestic prices. Secondly, in 1991, the finance minister wanted to delicense the dairy sector… Continue reading Areas of Cooperation and Competition
Long game with Beijing
Source: TOI, Indian Express Relevance: Understanding China’s future assertive foreign policy Synopsis: China believes its own rise and the decline of the US are inevitable. India must pay attention Background In his speech for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC), on July 1, 2021, Xi Jinping means said that… Continue reading Long game with Beijing
How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu, Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s future role and policy in Afghanistan, in light of American exit. Synopsis: Future course of action for India when it comes to recent events in Afghanistan. Background With US and NATO completing their pull-out from Bagram air base and other key locations, the Taliban are making… Continue reading How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Laws related to marriage are very important to save individual’s from exploitation. All obsolete laws must be reconsidered. Synopsis: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) challenging a provision in the Hindu personal law related to the restitution of conjugal rights. As per the petition, a grave… Continue reading Conjugal rights before Supreme Court
Towards freedom of expression
Source: Business standard Relevance – Laws linked to national security need reconsideration due to their coercive nature. Synopsis: Reviewing the validity of Sedition law should be seen as a starting point for reviewing inhumane provisions of other laws like UAPA and NSA. This would uphold freedom of expression and strengthen constitutional spirit in governance. Background:… Continue reading Towards freedom of expression
Calculating the benefits of lockdowns
Source: The Hindu Relevance – Lockdowns due to Covid pandemic incurred a huge cost on the economy. This article highlights the same. Synopsis: The article questions the practicability or even desirability of protecting lives with the aid of lockdowns. Background Data show that as of now 26.2% of the world population has received at least… Continue reading Calculating the benefits of lockdowns
AI’s dark side
Source: Times of India Relevance – Artificial Intelligence is the future of all machineries. However, Its potential misuse must be stopped for its optimum utlisation. Synopsis: The Government of India needs to invest in technology and talent in order to counter the danger posed by deep fake technology. Background: Roadrunner: A documentary on the late… Continue reading AI’s dark side
Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Source: Livemint Relevance: Advantages offered by drones and how a liberal drone rules regime can help India get ahead in this sector. Synopsis: Draft drone rules released recently are being hailed as progressive. Why we needed a new set of rules? The earlier drone rules were an over- kill that would have stifled drone usage… Continue reading Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
