[ Context: The strength of the Centre in India lies in the strength of the states. Hence, the macroeconomic stability of the Union is contingent on the macroeconomic stability of both the Centre and states. It is in this context that the chairperson of the 15th Finance Commission, NK Singh, discusses the political culture of… Continue reading Freebies are a passport to fiscal disaster
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Initiatives to resuscitate traditional medicine are welcome. There is need to iron out regulatory flaws
Context: Inaugurating the WHO’s Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) at Jamnagar in Gujarat, Prime Minister of India talked of the possibilities offered by therapeutic approaches that are different from the allopathic medicine system. Such conversations on medical pluralism are welcome. They could pave the way for a healthcare ecosystem in which healing approaches based… Continue reading Initiatives to resuscitate traditional medicine are welcome. There is need to iron out regulatory flaws
Bulldozed due process: Courts must step in and stop state/local authorities from ignoring basic principles
Context: Bulldozers continued to raze alleged encroachments in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri – scene of rioting on Saturday – yesterday, forcing Supreme Court to expeditiously communicate its stay order to North Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Constitutional courts located in national/state capitals must respond fast enough to such localised cases of overreach. Why state action in this case… Continue reading Bulldozed due process: Courts must step in and stop state/local authorities from ignoring basic principles
Unfounded apprehensions about this Act
News: Recently, The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 received the President’s assent. The act seeks to repeal the Identification of Prisoners Act (IPA) 1920, whose scope was limited in nature with respect to recording measurements and whose measurements were made. Why are various issues raised against the act incorrect? The proposed scope of ‘measurements’ already… Continue reading Unfounded apprehensions about this Act
The Delhi MCA Act denudes the spirit of federalism
News: Recently, The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act 2022 was passed by the parliament. Subsequently, the State Election Commission of Delhi deferred the announcement of schedule for the elections to the three Municipal Corporations of Delhi after the proposed unification of the three municipal corporations. What have been the arguments of the Central government about the… Continue reading The Delhi MCA Act denudes the spirit of federalism
We must revamp schools as they open after the pandemic break
News: Recently, there has been a decline in the severity of covid pandemic. As a result, the schools have been re-opened after a gap of almost two years. In this context, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) was released. Contents1 What are some recent trends?2 What are the challenges after unlocking schools? 3 What are… Continue reading We must revamp schools as they open after the pandemic break
Why is there no debate in Parliament?
News: Parliament’s productivity was around 129% for the Lok Sabha in the last session in 2022. However, under the garb of enhanced productivity, a tradition of intense debate over bills has been lost. What are the features of a parliamentary democracy? In a parliamentary democracy, all the proposals or legislations must be put to deliberations… Continue reading Why is there no debate in Parliament?
A vision for US-India economic partnership
News: Recently, there has been differences between the United States and India over India’s stand on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has brought the bilateral relationship between the largest and sixth-largest global economies at the centre of debate and their expected role in the Indo-Pacific Region. What have been the convergence of Interests between India… Continue reading A vision for US-India economic partnership
Demolition drives violate international law
Context: Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Madhya Pradesh government bulldozed the houses of those who were allegedly involved in rioting. The State government claims that these demolitions are in response to illegal encroachments. However, the fact that these… Continue reading Demolition drives violate international law
Explained: WHO & traditional medicine
News: Groundbreaking ceremony for the first-of-its-kind WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) will be held in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Contents1 What is traditional medicine?2 What will be the GCTM be about?3 Why has WTO felt the need to advance knowledge of traditional medicine?4 Has India taken up similar collaborative efforts earlier? What is traditional medicine?… Continue reading Explained: WHO & traditional medicine
