News: Recently, in pursuance of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2022, various documents related to a four-year undergraduate degree programme have been released for discussion. These are the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), the Learning Outcomes-Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF), and the draft National Higher Education Qualification Framework (NHEQF) document issued by University Grant Commission (UGC). Contents1 How… Continue reading To begin with, the UGC needs to get the credits right
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Fulfilling the potential of the Bay of Bengal community
News: Recently, the fifth summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was concluded in Colombo. The organization is also celebrating its 25th year of the formation, which was launched in 1997. What were the outcomes of the summit? The summit had three important outcomes: – Expanding the grouping’s… Continue reading Fulfilling the potential of the Bay of Bengal community
Closing the gaps in criminal justice
News: Recently, the Supreme Court observed certain deficiencies and inadequacies which occur during the course of criminal trials. Therefore, the court has issued certain guidelines in this regard. Further, the essential notification and the necessary changes has been issued by the Guwahati High Court in January 2022. What directions have been given by the Supreme Court? … Continue reading Closing the gaps in criminal justice
The manacles of caste in sanitation work
Context: Even today, the Indian government and civil society continue to grapple with the inhuman nature of manual scavenging. While in 1993, the government promulgated an Act to stop construction of unsanitary dry latrines and employing manual scavengers, the problem still continues. Issues with the Act: Problematic descriptions: The act defined dry latrine as “latrine… Continue reading The manacles of caste in sanitation work
Big headache: Minor offences majorly clog courts and harass individuals and businesses. Decriminalise them
News: The GoI has given a renewed push to decriminalize minor offenses. It has the potential to clog courts, promote ease of doing business and relieve citizens fighting criminal cases for non-serious violations. Example – In 2020 provisions of the Companies Act were decriminalized. Examples of laws causing high pendency: Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments… Continue reading Big headache: Minor offences majorly clog courts and harass individuals and businesses. Decriminalise them
Time to revisit the IIM Act
News: Recently, IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) witnessed a lot of turbulence over changes in the logo. Other IIMs in the country also witnessed disturbances over a variety of issues. This has raised questions over governance in the premier management institution of India. What changes have been introduced by the IIM Act 2017? The Act has given… Continue reading Time to revisit the IIM Act
BRICS and the creation of a multipolar world
News: The Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought BRICS grouping at the centre of discussion due to multiple reasons. The RIC controls 22% of the global GDP, and it accounts for 16% of global exports of goods and services. Therefore, the current crisis may consolidate BRICS, especially RIC. It has the potential to become a real alternative… Continue reading BRICS and the creation of a multipolar world
Parliament has just passed a dangerous bill
News: Recently, the Rajya Sabha has passed the Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022, just two days after it was passed by the Lok Sabha. In fact, Maharashtra has become the first state to launch its biometric database of undertrials and convicts. Such moves are being objected to on account of the violation of the right… Continue reading Parliament has just passed a dangerous bill
Is India’s position on Russia affecting its relationship with the U.S.?
News: Recently, India’s neutral position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has antagonised the U.S. In fact, the U.S. has issued a warning against conducting local currency transactions through Russia’s central bank or constructing an alternative payment mechanism that subverts or circumvents the U.S.’s sanctions against Russia. What are the issues with India’s neutral stand on… Continue reading Is India’s position on Russia affecting its relationship with the U.S.?
Ukraine and the anatomy of India’s neutrality
News: Recently, India has chosen a non-condemnatory approach and abstention approach in the United Nations (UNs) forum on the Ukraine-Russia conflict. India’s stand has pushed India at the centre of the debate in the international community. Contents1 What has been the nature of India’s foreign policy?2 Why do the western countries want India to embrace… Continue reading Ukraine and the anatomy of India’s neutrality
