Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understand evolving notions of gender parity Synopsis: Recent guidelines by SC to allow women candidates to appear for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam is a welcome step in gender parity. We need to understand all of its dimensions. SC decision to allow women to sit for the NDA exam is one… Continue reading SC allowing women to sit for NDA test is a welcome push for a substantive gender reset in the armed forces
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Focusing on diseases sidelined by Covid 19
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understand issues around non-communicable diseases. (NCD) Synopsis: Given the increasing menace of NCD there is an urgent need for a multi-stakeholder approach to handle the impending crisis. Introduction The world is struggling with Non-Communicable diseases (NCD). Nearly 71% of all deaths worldwide occur due to NCD such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular… Continue reading Focusing on diseases sidelined by Covid 19
It is time to end judicial feudalism in India
Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Relevance – To understand the working of Collegium Synopsis: Recent breaking of deadlock between collegium and GoI is a welcome step. We should take it further to cut on judicial hierarchy. Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India recommended nine names for appointment as… Continue reading It is time to end judicial feudalism in India
India must negotiate well on free trade pacts: Experts
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Negotiating Free Trade Agreement (FTA’s) Synopsis: India is on the verge of signing FTA’s with some important nations. Let’s have a brief look at the subject. Context: Recently, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal had said that India is at a ‘positive momentum’ with respect to inking trade deals with the… Continue reading India must negotiate well on free trade pacts: Experts
Missing School, Missing Meals
Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid-19 and its impact on the education sector Synopsis: The education sector in India is under pressure from pandemic-related issues, as identified by a parliamentary committee on Education. Let’s have a brief look at issues in the education sector of India. Context: Recently, the Parliamentary committee on education prepared a… Continue reading Missing School, Missing Meals
New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Source: Times of India Relevance: Changing global order and emerging security threats for India Synopsis: The combination of Taliban-led Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran & China is a grave threat for India. Background With the Taliban well and truly in control in Afghanistan, countries in the region have already started a push for power and stakes in… Continue reading New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Source: Livemint Relevance: Regulatory regime in India and issues related to it. Synopsis: India’s regulatory framework for e-commerce needs to be market-friendly because its failure to pass this test will go against long-term economic interests. Introduction: As a developing economy, India’s regulatory ambitions fall short of what defines ‘regulation’. For Further read – Draft e-commerce… Continue reading Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Faith and Marriage
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu Relevance: To understand the issue of interfaith marriages Synopsis: Dubious legislations cannot be allowed to criminalise interfaith marriages Introduction: Gujarat HC has recently struck down certain provisions of the ‘Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021’ which are contrary to the fundamental rights of the citizen. Many states like UP, MP, Himachal… Continue reading Faith and Marriage
Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Introduction Recently, the SC has held that merely because the law allows arrest, it doesn’t mean that the… Continue reading Arrest is not always a must, says Supreme Court
How are Rajya Sabha members punished for misconduct in the House?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the suspension of the members of Rajya Sabha Synopsis: There have been incidents of misconduct inside the house. The recent incident raises the question of action that should be taken against such members. Introduction: There are speculations in the Rajya Sabha (RS) over the punishment to MP for the misconduct.… Continue reading How are Rajya Sabha members punished for misconduct in the House?
