Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the case: 4 About the Supreme Court Directive: Synopsis: The Supreme Court held that a legislative privilege cannot be extended to provide legal immunity to criminal acts committed by lawmakers. Background: On March 13, 2015, six members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) from LDF party in Kerala tried to… Continue reading Law and lawmakers
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Shared values: On India and the U.S.
Source: The Hindu, TOI, Business Standard Relevance: Indo-US relationship post-US exit from Afghanistan Synopsis: India and US have their differences when it comes to the Afghan peace process. A strong Indo-US partnership in tech sector should be the way forward to out-compete China. Contents1 Background2 Difference of views3 Views on QUAD4 Taliban-China5 India’s future strategy… Continue reading Shared values: On India and the U.S.
Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Differences over water-sharing under Indus Water Treaty (IWT) Synopsis: Indian experts need to clarify exactly to what extent India is not yet using its fair share of waters from the three Eastern rivers namely, the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, and discuss it with Pakistani counterparts. Contents1 Background2 Water sharing as per… Continue reading Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
In the interest of the public
Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Compulsory Vaccination: 4 Can India go for compulsory vaccination?5 Suggestions: Synopsis: Compulsory vaccination is legal and does not violate anyone’s fundamental rights. Background: In Registrar General v. State of Meghalaya, the Meghalaya High Court ruled that compulsory vaccination can’t be coerced by the state government. The government had ordered shopkeepers, local… Continue reading In the interest of the public
Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Intense of Human trafficking during the pandemic3 How the Pandemic made children vulnerable to Human trafficking?4 Why strong steps are essential to curb human trafficking?5 Constitutional & Legislative provisions related to Trafficking in India6 Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill7 Salient provisions of the anti-trafficking bill8 Issues with the draft bill9… Continue reading Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise
One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Source: Indian express Relevance: Police reforms are necessary to ensure a just criminal justice system. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Need for One Nation, One Police:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Several state governments have passed Police Acts that are against the Supreme Court verdict on police reforms, and Centre too, has failed to legislate a model Act. Thus,… Continue reading One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
Source: Times of India Relevance: The article is related to civil service reforms in India. Synopsis: Administrative reforms can only be delivered by a change in executive goals, not by a change in personnel. Background: There is a new attempt at administrative reform on the anvil. SD Shibulal has reportedly been appointed chairman of a… Continue reading Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: National Education Policy (NEP) has to learn from public policy challenges for transforming education in India. Synopsis: To successfully implement the National Education Policy (NEP), India needs to learn from public policy challenges About the National Education Policy: On July 29 last year, the Government of India (GoI) announced the National Education… Continue reading The vision of the National Education Policy must be served by its implementation
A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Source: Livemint Relevance: To improve education, reopening the schools is the way forward. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Introduction3 Why do we need to reopen schools?4 How to reopen schools? Synopsis: India’s hard-won educational gains could be lost if India still did not reopen schools. Introduction Schools must reopen and our children must return to education. Some systematic state… Continue reading A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Judgment is related to the procedures and steps required to enact a particular bill. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the 97th Constitutional amendment:4 How to amend the constitution?5 Why was the amendment challenged?6 Judgement of Courts:7 Way Forward: Synopsis: The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a reminder that the power… Continue reading A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
