Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the Parliament’s Right to restrict the fundamental rights of the armed forces. Contents1 Synopsis2 Previous such strikes by government employees and government actions:3 An Example from Gandhi:4 Supreme Court observations:5 Conclusion: Synopsis While the government seeks to reform the Ordnance Factory Board, the workers seem to stall the… Continue reading No Fundamental Right To Strike
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Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Relation of SDG 2 (Zero-Hunger) with other SDGs:4 Challenges in achieving zero hunger Synopsis According to UN, Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns.… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Reviving tribal self-governance system Synopsis: The PESA Act is considered to be the backbone of tribal legislation in India. Proper implementation can rejuvenate self-governance system in Jharkhand. Contents1 Background2 Traditional governance system of Adivasis: Village Council3 Issues with traditional governance system4 Introduction of PESA5 PESA violations6 Way forward Background During… Continue reading Collapse of Adivasi self-governance system in Jharkhand: Need to implement PESA
Over the borderline: On Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Resolving the Assam-Mizoram border dispute Synopsis: A people-oriented approach facilitated by the Centre can help resolve Assam-Mizoram row Background The violent clashes on the Assam-Mizoram border in Lailapur on July 26th culminated in the death of five policemen and a civilian from Assam. FIRs were also filed. But, the situation now… Continue reading Over the borderline: On Centre’s role in resolving Assam-Mizoram row
Measures being proposed to curb resurgence of COVID wave
Source: Livemint Synopsis Various governments have adopted various strategies for handling the Covid pandemic. Is making vaccination compulsory the right strategy? Making Vaccine Compulsory in India – will not be a good choice because: There is a mismatch between the demand and supply of vaccines. If made compulsory for any group, would lead to… Continue reading Measures being proposed to curb resurgence of COVID wave
Skills mission underperforms on training, placement goals
Source: Livemint Contents1 Synopsis 2 About the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY)3 Performance 4 Monitoring mechanism of the Scheme Synopsis Given India’s young population and vast labour force, Skills India Mission was expected to give huge dividends. However, as per the recent data, the mission seems to be underperforming. About the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) The… Continue reading Skills mission underperforms on training, placement goals
Preventable abuse: SC calls out wrongful use of preventive detention. Such arrests must be made only in rare cases
Source: Times of India Contents1 Synopsis 2 What is preventive detention? 3 What is the current issue? 4 SC Observation in this matter Synopsis The courts have made adverse remarks in the matter of preventive detention. This has raised the debate of fundamental rights and freedom as offered in the constitution. What is preventive detention? It means the detention… Continue reading Preventable abuse: SC calls out wrongful use of preventive detention. Such arrests must be made only in rare cases
Poverty in India is on rise again
Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis 2 Measurement of Poverty 3 Rise in poverty figures 4 Reasons for increased poverty Synopsis During the 2000’s there was decline in poverty as was indicated by the Government data. However, now multiple data point to a rise in poverty and unemployment. Context Source: The Hindu Consumption expenditure survey (CES) is conducted and… Continue reading Poverty in India is on rise again
Circumscription
Source: The Hindu Synopsis Moves in J&K have been under scrutiny, especially after scrapping article 370. Under such times comes the directive pertaining to jobs and security clearances in J&K. Contents1 Government Directives for Job in J&K 2 What is the Government’s view? 3 Challenges due to this directive 4 Way forward Government Directives for Job in J&K … Continue reading Circumscription
Why liberalism is withering on the vine
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Assumption made by two theories:4 Why did the two theories fail to attain liberalism?5 Suggestions: Synopsis: Liberal ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity cannot be optimised, except in small communities. Background: Liberalism is associated with mainly two popular theories. The first one is given by Adam Smith and focuses… Continue reading Why liberalism is withering on the vine
