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
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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
Blanket ban on imports of drones may disrupt industry
News: According to experts, the blanket ban on the import of finished foreign drones is likely to disrupt the drone industry in India. Must Read: Ban on Drone Import What will be the impact of the ban on the import of drones? Firstly, it will lead to a lot of disruption in terms of business… Continue reading Blanket ban on imports of drones may disrupt industry
China parading Galwan soldier at Winter Games is indefensible
News: China paraded Qi Fabao, A PLA regiment commander who was involved in China’s Galwan Valley border confrontation with India. He acted as one of the torchbearers for the Winter Olympics. Read more: Explained: Why artificial snow needs to be pumped to pull off Beijing Winter Olympics Why the China move is problematic? China welcomed the… Continue reading China parading Galwan soldier at Winter Games is indefensible
India, heal thyself
News: National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to replace the Hippocratic Oath in medical colleges with the Charak Shapath from the new academic session. The Hippocratic Oath is taken by medical students worldwide. Why this move is not very appropriate? Both the Hippocratic Oath and Charak Shapath (derived from Maharshi Charaka’s Charaka Samhita ) essentially… Continue reading India, heal thyself
Clearing the airways
News: New Government guidelines have allowed fully vaccinated passengers from 82 countries to skip the mandatory quarantine period. Also the requirement of compulsory on-arrival testing for passengers from certain countries identified as “at-risk” has also been removed. Why is this relaxation being given? There are sound epidemiological reasons for the decision. India’s daily trajectory… Continue reading Clearing the airways
