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Synopsis: Any programme aimed at deterring or reversing radicalization must focus on the ideological commitment that enables violence. Introduction Recently, multiple suspects have been arrested in the ISI terror module. During the investigation, it was found that online radicalization played an important role in the recruitment of members, preparation and execution of extremist activities by the… Continue reading India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation

Synopsis: Governments must focus on lowering prices and reducing regulatory constraints rather than focusing on ease of doing business. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the efforts made by India in improving ease of doing business?3 Why India should focus on cost of doing business?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the IMF’s executive board expressed… Continue reading Cost of Doing Business

Synopsis: The proposal to introduce a Deshbhakti curriculum for patriotism needs to be carefully analyzed. Contents1 Introduction2 What is nationalism, and why does India need it?3 What are the risks of hyper-nationalism?4 On what should the government focus more on? Introduction Recently New Delhi government announced a proposal to introduce a curriculum for patriotism for… Continue reading Our children don’t need a ‘deshbhakti’ curriculum

Synopsis: With political will, Kerala and Tamil Nadu can overcome hurdles to renew the Parambikulam Aliyar Project agreement. Contents1 What is Parambikulam Aliyar Project?2 What is the issue?3 What does a closer look at the project hydrology reveals?4 What is the way forward? What is Parambikulam Aliyar Project? It provides for the diversion of 30.5… Continue reading Clearing the air on water: On Parambikulam Aliyar Project

Synopsis: Three-fourths of India’s top regulators are retired government officers. This trend must change. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the composition of regulatory bodies?3 What are the problems associated with regulatory bodies?4 What should the government do? Introduction Regulatory bodies are government bodies set up to supervise different sectors of the economy. While most of the… Continue reading Regulatory capture of a different kind

Synopsis: Migrants in India faces multiple challenges. So, India urgently needs an inter-state migration council. Contents1 Introduction2 Some previous acts against migrants3 What is the problem faced by migrants?4 What is the way forward? Introduction With incidents of killing migrants in Kashmir to poor handling of migrants during covid and recently introduced nativist laws reflects… Continue reading Migrants Keep India Moving

Synopsis: India–China border issue has a historical and geopolitical context that needs to be understood in its entirety. Contents0.1 Introduction1 What was the Indian stand and Indian position?2 How did Indian diplomacy fail in this matter?3 What was the Chinese strategy?4 How China was able to complicate the matter for India? Introduction At the time… Continue reading The perils of an unresolved boundary

Synopsis: Given the economic and military strength of China, QUAD needs to adopt a collaborative approach to handle the emerging threats. Contents1 Introduction2 What should the Quad counties do?3 How would the bubble of trust approach work?4 What should be done to improve Quad? Introduction Over the past few decades, asymmetric globalization favoured China. It… Continue reading A bubbles of Trust approach

Synopsis: The strict provisions of the SC/ST act are designed to protect the dignity of marginalized sections of society. But can a compromise be allowed under special circumstances? Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for special protection for SC/ST communities?3 Under what circumstances can the proceedings be quashed?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction… Continue reading Can quash SC/ST Act cases if ‘civil’ offence: Top Court

Synopsis: The new land border law of China has its ramifications for India and therefore steps are needed to be taken by India. Contents1 Introduction2 What led to the formation of this law?3 What are the implications for India?4 What steps should be taken by India? Introduction People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) passed a new… Continue reading China’s Border Law: The Why, What & What Next