News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the final order on the “Algo scam” at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The article reveals the multiple layers of the scam in the securities market and suggests that the regulator must ensure that scams like this should never occur. What is the… Continue reading Governance breakdown
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Denial of access to Swift is a blunt tool for geopolitics
News: NATO has threatened to cut-off Russia from the international SWIFT payment network if Russia attempts to invade Ukraine. What is Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)? It provides a network to send and receive instructions on international money transfers accurately and securely. It itself doesn’t hold any cash. The network is used by 11,000… Continue reading Denial of access to Swift is a blunt tool for geopolitics
The significance of the Indo-Pacific for India
News: USA recently released its policy document on Indo-Pacific. What does the recent USA document say about India? The USA seeks free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient in Indo-Pacific. It says that it cannot accomplish it alone and needs the cooperation of other countries that share a similar vision. USA seeks to work… Continue reading The significance of the Indo-Pacific for India
Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
News: The Union Government proposal to amend Rule 6 (Deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954 has attracted the opposition of many states. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise What are the causes of the shortage of IAS officers in the centre? Annual recruitment… Continue reading Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
The bifurcation bugbear
News: Recently, Central government instituted a committee to resolve the bilateral issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. What are the pending issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh? Complaints over Centre’s inaction in exercising powers conferred upon it in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Dispute over distribution of goods: The two states have been complaining… Continue reading The bifurcation bugbear
A dipping graph in occupational safety and health
News: Recently, the Safe in India (SII) released CRUSHED 2021, which shows a grim reality of occupational safety and health in the auto sector. This article says that there is a need for a comprehensive review of labour inspection and the labour statistical system in India, as the Government is in the process of framing… Continue reading A dipping graph in occupational safety and health
Mass jailing of undertrials must end
News: Overcrowded prisons have felt the devastating impact and led to a humanitarian crisis. What is the condition in jail during pandemic timings? It has been seen jail has been overcrowded. Prisons instituted their own lockdown rules by quarantining “fresh” admissions, creating quarantine zones, suspending jail manuals, prohibiting visitors, etc. Even after this, the struggle has… Continue reading Mass jailing of undertrials must end
The era of combative federalism
News: Over the last few years, Indian federalism has shifted from cooperative to combative federalism. Read here: A combative federalism What are the incidents related to combative federalism? IAS cadre rules: Proposed amendments to Indian administrative service rules 1954 has triggered conflict between the center and states. As per the amendments, the government of India will… Continue reading The era of combative federalism
Pragmatism, not jingoism will help India deal with China
News: The Ladakh conflict opened up the discussion on India China border issue. The government maintains that ‘no Indian territory has been occupied by China’. But the satellite imagery, expert views suggest Chinese encroachment on Indian land. Read here: Infrastructure power play at the India China border India’s defeat in the Sino-India war of 1962 and later… Continue reading Pragmatism, not jingoism will help India deal with China
Ukraine Crisis and India: On Kyiv, Sit On The Fence
News: India decided not to comment anything on the Ukraine issue in the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting held in Melbourne, Australia. What is Russia’s stand on Ukraine? Russia repeatedly asserts that it seeks recognition that Ukraine will not be accepted as a NATO member. While the USA insists that Russia is going to invade Ukraine. The… Continue reading Ukraine Crisis and India: On Kyiv, Sit On The Fence
