News: USA recently convinced UAE to stop China from secretly constructing a military facility at an Abu Dhabi port. China’s growing interest in acquiring foreign military bases has been reported for more than a decade. Beijing opened its first foreign military base in Djibouti in the Horn of Africa in 2017. It is said to… Continue reading Why China is acquiring foreign military bases
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Better co-ordination
News: United States Trade Representative is in India to further the agenda of the US-India Trade Policy Forum to be held after the four-year interregnum. While the bilateral relationship has shown considerable progress in the past years, the economic agenda has always been a stumbling block. In other cases like, US-China or US-EU relationship, there… Continue reading Better co-ordination
In Hyderpora, leadership of security forces must ensure that personnel follow court’s directions, in letter and spirit
News: Recently, army and police forces conducted an operation in Srinagar which led to the killing of three civilians along with a Pakistani militant has raised questions of the overuse of their powers. What was the issue all about? Army and police personals in the disturbed areas have the special power under Armed Forces (Special Powers)… Continue reading In Hyderpora, leadership of security forces must ensure that personnel follow court’s directions, in letter and spirit
Shifting the pile: On inequity and Swachh citiest
News: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the results of Swachh Survekshan 2021. What are the key takeaways of the Swachh Survekshan 2021 awards? Read here: President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021 Ganga Towns: Varanasi has been awarded the cleanest town award along the banks… Continue reading Shifting the pile: On inequity and Swachh citiest
Making Ayurveda a real science
News: During the Pandemic, Ayurveda based self-medication was promoted. But no attempt was made to educate people with the correct ingredients like Giloy or Dalcheeni. Many Ayurveda physicians claimed successful treatment of Covid, but none were recorded and researched. The coordination between ICMR and Ayush could have helped in better management of the pandemic. Why… Continue reading Making Ayurveda a real science
Deeper trade ties will benefit both India and US
News: The first US-India Trade Policy Forum in over four years begins. Over the past two decades, the partnership between India and US has strengthened tremendously. From strategic cooperation to our deepening people-to-people ties, the gains have been impressive. However, the current stakes for a growing economic partnership are greater as we experience a volatile… Continue reading Deeper trade ties will benefit both India and US
Flaws in the system
News: The transfer of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee from the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court has given rise to a controversy. What is the Constitutional provision on the transfer of judges? Article 222 of the Constitution provides for the transfer of High Court judges, including the Chief Justice. -It says the President,… Continue reading Flaws in the system
Keeping a close eye on China’s nuclear capabilities
News: The PRC’s nuclear capabilities, in particular, are undergoing a fundamental transformation and a shift seems to be evident in both the quantity and the quality of the PRC’s atomic arsenal. India needs to be cautious. How China’s military capabilities are undergoing a major shift? China Military Power Report (CMPR) recently released by the Pentagon… Continue reading Keeping a close eye on China’s nuclear capabilities
Error corrected: Regarding POCSO Act
News: Recently, the Supreme Court has set aside the controversial judgment of the Bombay HC which held that ‘skin-to-skin’ contact is necessary for an act to be classified as sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences(POCSO) Act. About the judgment Read here: Sexual intent, not skin-to-skin contact, key: SC About the POCSO… Continue reading Error corrected: Regarding POCSO Act
Global challenges can be tackled in spite of great power rivalry
News: The Global Commission has issued a similar dire warning, as it was issued in 1972 through a study on ‘The Limits of Growth’. In its recent report, the Commission(group of eminent global citizens drawn from across the world), has highlighted the key challenges facing the world today. What does the report states about global… Continue reading Global challenges can be tackled in spite of great power rivalry
