Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights the police brutality & steps to stop the custodial deaths Synopsis: NCRB data have repeatedly shown police brutality, violation of human rights, and even extreme instances of custodial killings. Some recent examples include: Death of fruit stall owner in Tamil Nadu Death of vegetable vendor in UP for… Continue reading Putting an end to police brutality
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Securing the Indian ocean
Source: Indian express Relevance: Strengthening maritime security Synopsis: Maintaining and strengthening maritime security is a key concern for India. With an open debate on the issue in UNSC, India has a chance to showcase that maritime security requires a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder approach. Context India has convened an open debate of the UN Security Council… Continue reading Securing the Indian ocean
India’s schoolchildren need their childhood back
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the need to reopen schools and recommendations to open them. Synopsis: India needs to stop asking whether schools are safe and start acknowledging that in-person school is essential Introduction: Malls, bars, restaurants, and some offices are open, but schools have been closed for 16 months and counting. But schools… Continue reading India’s schoolchildren need their childhood back
India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to collaborate on security
Source: The Hindu What is the news? India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives have agreed to work on “four pillars” of security cooperation, in a recent virtual meeting of top security officials of the three countries. Background The discussion comes nine months after India’s National Security Adviser visited Colombo for deliberations with the Secretary to Sri… Continue reading India, Sri Lanka and Maldives to collaborate on security
An opportunity for India to pitch for holistic maritime security
Source: Indian Express Relevance: India’s role in steering the debate on maritime peace and security at UNSC. Synopsis: India undertakes the rotating Presidency of the UN Security Council. India has an opportunity to ensure that the global debate on maritime peace and security is approached more holistically, rather than focussing just on the security aspect… Continue reading An opportunity for India to pitch for holistic maritime security
The Power of Population for Economies
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Population control has been debated much. However, there are other aspects that require attention. Synopsis: Governments, globally, are focussing on population control policies. However, political failure is doing more harm compared to population increase. Introduction Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus wrote in his Essay on Population—“The power of population is indefinitely greater than… Continue reading The Power of Population for Economies
A guide to resolving Assam Mizoram border issue
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Resolving the Assam Mizoram border dispute Synopsis: Both Assam and Mizoram need to be sensitive to the historical context of the border issue. Only then they can hope to solve the present dispute. Background Read here: Assam-Mizoram border dispute – Explained Note: Before moving forward, please go through the above link… Continue reading A guide to resolving Assam Mizoram border issue
Not always fair game
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the new amendment passed by the TN government to ban online gaming and the court verdict around it Synopsis Tamil Nadu government, driven by the desire to control the menace of online gambling, has moved legislation to ban online games like rummy and poker. Introduction: The Tamil Nadu… Continue reading Not always fair game
China’s border games
Source: Business Standard Relevance: China’s border strategy against India Synopsis: China’s strategy of push and shove to solidify its position along the LAC requires bold and decisive action from India. Context Recently, China’s President made a three-day visit to Tibet. Featuring prominently in his programme was the Tibetan town of Nyingtri (or Nyingchi) which is… Continue reading China’s border games
Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
Source: Down to Earth Synopsis: The 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan did not take present-day issues like climate change into account. This calls for a renegotiation of the treaty through discussion and deliberation among the two countries. Background: The standing committee of Water resources has submitted its 12th Report to the… Continue reading Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
