Source: Hindu Relevance: Understanding UNCLOS and India’s vision of maritime security. Synopsis: India recently hosted the UNSC summit on maritime security. With such importance being given to the topic, understanding UNCLOS also becomes important. Problems with UNCLOS: There is friction among many countries because of abuse of maritime rights & disrespect of territorial rights of… Continue reading Choppy Waters
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Undermining Justice
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express and TOI Relevance: To understand the collegium system and Tribunals. Synopsis: Indian judiciary has come a long way from the decade of ’70s where politics began to influence the Judiciary. With the arrival of tribunals, further Judicial reforms were expected. However, Judiciary is facing numerous problems. Contents1 Judicial appointments and… Continue reading Undermining Justice
Towards a new compact (On centre-state relations)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Bringing in the second generation of reforms – challenges and way forward Synopsis: Without a collaborative arrangement between the Centre and the states, second generation reforms (Reforms in health, education, land, labour, electricity and agriculture) would become more contentious. Contents1 Background2 Implementation of 2nd generation reforms & challenges faced3 What needs… Continue reading Towards a new compact (On centre-state relations)
Proposed amendments to Coal Bearing Areas Act will change land acquisition for mining: Experts
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of the amendments to Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) [CBA] Act, 1957. Synopsis: The proposed amendments to the CBA Act are likely to grant more control to private corporations, make tribal land acquisition easy. An analysis. What is the CBA Act? The Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development)… Continue reading Proposed amendments to Coal Bearing Areas Act will change land acquisition for mining: Experts
Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Nuclear energy Development in India. Synopsis: A picture of the slow progress of greenfield projects under the Indo-US nuclear deal. Current scenario of some projects. Background Signed in 2005, the 123 agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of India is known as the Indo-US nuclear… Continue reading Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Protection from Police
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights the police actions on vulnerable people and steps to stop the custodial deaths Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Problems with these provisions:4 What needs to be done? Synopsis: The CJI has raised concerns over the threat of human rights issues in police custody. CJI’s remarks should expedite steps to stop custodial torture.… Continue reading Protection from Police
Misinformation through Feminist Lens
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understand misinformation against women Synopsis: The Internet has empowered society, but also created a new threat of disinformation against women. This needs a detailed analysis as a healthy democracy should empower and protect the entire society. Contents1 About the misinformation on Gender:2 Major problems:3 Examples of Feminist movements:4 Way Forward: About the… Continue reading Misinformation through Feminist Lens
The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding the Afghan issue from a regional perspective. Synopsis: Importance of the Gulf countries in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan. Background The Taliban has been making rapid advances across Afghanistan by resorting to widespread violence since the US began withdrawing its troops from the country on May 1. The US has… Continue reading The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
Source: live mint Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Boost to the host country:4 Analyzing other variables:5 Conclusion: Synopsis: Empirical data shows that the host country gets benefitted from hosting the Olympics. It raises their medal count. Background: Hosting Olympic Games is an economic disaster, even in non-pandemic times. A recent estimate suggests that the cost doubled from initial… Continue reading Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
Uncaging the Indian tiger from attestations and thumb prints
Source: Livemint Relevance: Significance of digital empowerment of States Synopsis: States must increase the adoption of digital technology to boost the overall ease of doing business. Presently, despite many initiatives by central government, states lag behind implementing digital solutions, resulting in a low ease of doing business. What is e-Rupi? This pre-paid voucher is provided… Continue reading Uncaging the Indian tiger from attestations and thumb prints
