News: Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners were summoned by the PMO to attend a meeting with the Principal Secretary(PS) to the PM. This move has come under criticism, as the independent Election Commission of India(ECI) is a gift of the Constitution to the nation. Must Read: Independence of EC is reducing – Explained, pointwise Why the… Continue reading Summoning CEC, EC to PMO is outrageous
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For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
News: Recently, the Russian President visited India for 21st India – Russia Annual summit. Read more: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested Contents1 Talks about China during the visit2 What are the challenges in the holding RIC meeting?3 Why Russia’s role as… Continue reading For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
Soft power: Who does it help?
News: Nations export culture, ideology, and people to create soft power. They export because they have a competitive edge, superior education system, rich culture, superior political system, and military might. Read more: Hard knocks for soft power Contents1 What are the benefits of Soft power?2 About India’s soft power during ancient times3 About the soft… Continue reading Soft power: Who does it help?
For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
News: Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has released draft guidelines for building disabled-friendly infrastructure in police stations, prisons etc. Contents1 Why does the need arise?2 What is provided in the MHA guidelines?3 What are the inadequacies in the provisions?4 What are the suggestions provided by SC? Why does the need arise? Effective policing is needed of… Continue reading For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
Addressing cross border insolvency
News: Recently, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has published a draft framework for cross-border insolvency proceedings based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Contents1 Why there is a need for a separate law for cross-border insolvency?2 What are the steps taken in this regard?3 What is the status in India?4 Why it is considered a… Continue reading Addressing cross border insolvency
Covid 21 months after it struck: Is it a replay of the Spanish Flu?
News: The current pandemic pattern shows the present situation of covid worldwide. What are the official mortality data shows? The data on mortality from Covid-19 shows that the pandemic seems to be reducing. Covid mortality has declined. There have been two distinct waves, and America and Europe are reeling under the third wave. What are the… Continue reading Covid 21 months after it struck: Is it a replay of the Spanish Flu?
Importance of data during pandemic: Reflections on flying blind into the storm
News: Omicron cases are increasing in various countries like the UK, Denmark, etc. Concerns have been raised in India if it is prepared, for the third wave after the deadly 2nd one. Read here: Pavlovian responses like travel restrictions won’t stop omicron Contents1 What is the present status of vaccination in India?2 How the pandemic-related data… Continue reading Importance of data during pandemic: Reflections on flying blind into the storm
CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
News: Recently, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism. The letter states that the Principal Secretary to PM ‘expects‘ the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to be present during a discussion. Why this is a cause of concern? Compromises the independent image of the… Continue reading CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
The speaker who stifled debate
News: The Agriculture Minister has introduced the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 in Parliament. While demanding discussions the Minister stated that the debate would have no tangible results. Contents1 What is the issue?2 Why the move of repealing laws without discussion is not good?3 What powers does the speaker hold?4 What do the Rules of… Continue reading The speaker who stifled debate
Fixing idealism in humanities education in India
News: Chief Justice of India expressed his view of bringing more focus on humanities in education and not on professional studies. Why idealism in humanities is required? Today in college, leaders and even corporates are focusing on social justice. They are concerned about issues like equity, diversity, and social change. But this might lead to polarization… Continue reading Fixing idealism in humanities education in India
