Source: TOI Relevance: This article discusses the disruptive functioning and degrading quality of the Parliament. Synopsis: Anti-defection rule was passed with the right intent of checking dissent. However, it is now choking the freedom of speech and expression in Parliament. Functioning of Parliament: Laws badly drafted by bureaucrats escape lawmakers’ scrutiny. Rush job legislations are becoming… Continue reading Powerless MPs, MLAs: Lawmakers don’t question laws in part because anti-defection rules snuff out all dissent
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Our ADP model will unlock the power of data to improve lives
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To understand the Aspirational district programme (ADP) Synopsis: ADP has been lauded for its result-driven approach. It becomes important to understand its features. Introduction United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) lauded India’s aspirational district program (ADP) It is the world’s largest initiative in result based governance, reaching 250 Million people in 112 districts.… Continue reading Our ADP model will unlock the power of data to improve lives
Return of Taliban has implications for India
Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 How did the US and USSR intervention in Afghanistan shaped India’s history?4 The policy of the Taliban at present:5 Challenges with Taliban in power:6 Suggestions for India6.1 Immediate initiatives6.2 Diplomatic initiatives6.3 Domestic initiatives Synopsis:… Continue reading Return of Taliban has implications for India
Nutrition Security should be part of our covid response
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To study the nutritional status of India Synopsis: The nutrition scenario is not looking good in India. The pandemic has further worsened it. There is an urgent need for policymakers to focus on nutrition. Findings of India’s 2015-16 Health Survey: One in every three children in India is stunted. More than 50%… Continue reading Nutrition Security should be part of our covid response
Case for third party funding
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To study the arbitration methods. Synopsis: Third-party funding in Arbitration should be explored, with sufficient caution, to expedite access to justice. Third-Party Funding in Arbitration/Litigation Funding It is the process in which someone who is not involved in an arbitration provides funds to a party to that arbitration in exchange for an… Continue reading Case for third party funding
PM emphasis on less government interference is the way to go
Source: Business Standard Relevance: To understand the direction of the nation. Introduction: PM Modi vision/Speech on Independence Day: The government seeks to minimize government intrusion in public lives The government has repealed unnecessary laws and regulations e.g. The government has ended 15,000 compliances. There is emphasis on deregulation and freedom from state and bureaucratic interference For… Continue reading PM emphasis on less government interference is the way to go
Tribunal reforms: what’s abolished, what happens to pending cases
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Tribunals in India, Justice delivery Synopsis: Changes introduced by the Tribunals Reform Bill 2021. Contents1 Context2 What is the Bill about?3 Why tribunals are being dissolved? 4 What are the tribunals that are being dissolved?5 Salient features of the bill Context The Supreme Court recently expressed its discontentment over the functioning of tribunals in… Continue reading Tribunal reforms: what’s abolished, what happens to pending cases
India’s fate is tied to the rest of the world
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Evolution of India’s foreign policy. Synopsis: It was through its global interactions, India defined itself throughout its history as an independent nation Contents1 India and the world2 After independence3 After Cold War4 Implications for India India and the world India’s fate has been closely tied to the rest of the world.… Continue reading India’s fate is tied to the rest of the world
An oath in whose name?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the process of oath-taking Synopsis: Time and again, the issue of oath-taking and in whose name oath is taken has been raised. The debate should be settled as per the constitution and the observations of SC Context: Recently, some Karnataka ministers took oath in the name of Gaumata, Vijayanagara Virupaksha,… Continue reading An oath in whose name?
Treating the invisible pandemic
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: To understand the impact of the Pandemic on mental health Synopsis: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report highlighted the impact on mental health by the pandemic. This needs a robust multi-stakeholder response at the central, state and local levels. Contents1 Introduction2 Crisis phases:3 Indian Scenario:4 Identifying the sections in… Continue reading Treating the invisible pandemic
