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Synopsis: The strict provisions of the SC/ST act are designed to protect the dignity of marginalized sections of society. But can a compromise be allowed under special circumstances? Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for special protection for SC/ST communities?3 Under what circumstances can the proceedings be quashed?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction… Continue reading Can quash SC/ST Act cases if ‘civil’ offence: Top Court

Synopsis: The new land border law of China has its ramifications for India and therefore steps are needed to be taken by India. Contents1 Introduction2 What led to the formation of this law?3 What are the implications for India?4 What steps should be taken by India? Introduction People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) passed a new… Continue reading China’s Border Law: The Why, What & What Next

Synopsis: Implementing UN resolution on cannabis can help sort out some issues and has its own benefits. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the laws and rules regarding drugs in India?3 What are some issues with present laws?4 What are the reforms needed?5 What are the benefits of legalizing cannabis use? Introduction The recent zeal of the… Continue reading Heady reform: On cannabis use

Synopsis: Address regulatory gaps for digital gold. Contents1 What is the issue?2 What is Digital Gold?3 Why SEBI should reconsider its decision on digital gold?4 What are the concerns related to Digital gold?5 What is the way forward? What is the issue? Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an advisory, forbidding… Continue reading Clear regulations: On digital gold

Synopsis: India needs to pass its own data protection law as soon as possible in order to demonstrate our leadership at the global level in this newly-emerged but important field of jurisdiction. Contents1 What is the significance of Puttaswamy and Others vs. Union of India and Others case?2 What constitutes ‘informational privacy’?3 Why there is… Continue reading We mustn’t lose time on enacting a data protection law

Synopsis: The work of feminist writers and women movements highlighted the core arguments behind women movements. The world should learn from them. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the contributions of feminist writers?3 Few prominent women movements in South Asia4 What are the core arguments of women movements?5 What should one learn from women movements? Introduction The… Continue reading Transcending borders and boundaries

Synopsis: Afghanistan’s situation has thrown up challenges in the India-Central Asias relationship. Contents1 Introduction2 What are Central Asian initiatives to resolve the Afghan crisis?3 What is India’s relation with Central Asian countries?4 Recent developments in India-Central Asia relations Introduction The developments in Afghanistan have opened a new set of challenges for India’s regional and bilateral… Continue reading India’s Central Asian outreach

Synopsis: NMC guidelines should consider a larger picture into account and draft the changes accordingly in the medical education curriculum. Contents1 Introduction2 Why do the NMC issue guidelines?3 What is missing in the NMC guidelines?4 Why the NMC guidelines alone is not sufficient?5 What the NMC should do? Introduction Recently National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued… Continue reading Step towards more LGBTQIA+ affirmative medical curriculum doesn’t go far enough

Synopsis: India can opt two-track approach to managing Afghanistan relations under new circumstances. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the economic situation of Afghanistan?3 Why India should provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan?4 What should India do? Introduction After India’s second official-level contact with the Taliban, the Taliban revealed that India has offered to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.… Continue reading Aiding Afghanistan: On both humanitarian and strategic grounds, India must provide succour to ordinary Afghans

Synopsis: The power projection done by china has its own message and also a ground for others to fall into arms race. The scenario further presents an opportunity for India. Contents1 Introduction2 Is this a new arms race?3 What is the message that China wants to convey?4 What are its implications?5 What does this mean… Continue reading US-China missile rivalry opens up new opportunities for India