Synopsis: The proposed academic bank of credits, multiple entry-exit options will require infrastructure, manpower and budget that the Indian education system simply does not possess Contents1 Introduction2 What are the observations of the National Education Policy (NEP)?3 How this could be removed?4 What are the lacunae in the system?5 What needs to be done?6 Terms… Continue reading A reality check for higher education dreams
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Needed: A tribunal for CAPF
Synopsis: CAPF needs a tribunal to provide faster resolution for numerous pending cases. Introduction There have been numerous cases of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers overstaying leave. To curb that, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently issued orders to “include the provisions of Security Force Court (SFC) as available in the Acts and… Continue reading Needed: A tribunal for CAPF
Making them pay: About the regulation of Big techs
Synopsis: A law to regulate app store operators is key to check Big Tech’s monopolising nature. Introduction Recently, South Korea made an amendment to its Telecommunications Business Act. The Act aims to prevent app store operators, such as Google and Apple, from forcing app developers to use their in-store payment systems. It will also check… Continue reading Making them pay: About the regulation of Big techs
Redefining the reservation policy
Synopsis: Political parties should consider making substantive changes to the way reservation is implemented. Contents1 Introduction2 Why there is a demand for Caste Based Census?3 What are the constitutional provisions?4 What are the court judgements?5 Why sub categorization is required?6 What are the important issues that need to be addressed?7 What we need to do… Continue reading Redefining the reservation policy
Non Binary genders need more visibility in India’s Census 2021
Synopsis: Separating sex and gender in the country’s biggest socio-economic survey is necessary. Introduction Census data is important as it acts as a base for many other surveys in the country. This is because the census data is a better enumeration of categories of gender. But still, the Census is far from perfect. About the… Continue reading Non Binary genders need more visibility in India’s Census 2021
Its time for national conversation on how to live with the virus
Synopsis: The goal is not to eliminate the infection, but to reduce sickness and mortality. Introduction This article highlights the impact of Covid on people’s lives and what can be expected in the future. Given that virus is constantly evolving, how we shape our policies is crucial for a healthy society. What are the limitations… Continue reading Its time for national conversation on how to live with the virus
Spirit of federalism lies in the constitution
Synopsis Legislation in a federal setup needs careful consideration while dealing with laws in the concurrent list. Introduction Recently, various State governments raised concerns about Central unilateralism in the enactment of critical laws on subjects in the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. This may undermine federal principles in India. What are… Continue reading Spirit of federalism lies in the constitution
A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Synopsis: This article explains the impact of US exit from Afghanistan on Pakistan and China. Contents1 Introduction2 How Pakistan impacted from the US exit?3 How Chinese benefitted from the US exit?4 Why does China make huge investments in South East Asia and Africa?5 How Afghanistan is different from South East Asian countries? Introduction After postponing… Continue reading A Taliban-led Afghanistan and the Chinese conundrum
Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Synopsis: Technology businesses are most effectively regulated through a judicious mix of law and technology. To regulating technology, we cannot have one without the other. Contents1 Introduction2 How a revolution is going on in data regulation?3 What do these initiatives imply?4 What is India’s approach on data regulation? Introduction At a high-level ministerial meeting recently,… Continue reading Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Synopsis: Growth of Digitalisation in India is catalysing the growth of innovative Healthtech startups and this gives India an opportunity to address the issues plaguing India’s Public health care. What are the issues plaguing India’s public health care? COVID has put the focus back on India’s inadequate healthcare infrastructure, which has been affected by issues… Continue reading Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
