News: The agreement to pay compensation for the loss of revenue was for a period of five years, which will come to an end by June 2022. However, the states are demanding to continue it for another five years. Because, it was hoped that the tax structure would stabilise in the first five years, however,… Continue reading Extending GST compensation as a reform catalyst
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Hate speech in the time of free speech
News: Over the last few years’ frequencies of hate speech has arisen in India. Contents1 What are the provisions for criminalising hate speech?2 What are the challenges in controlling hate speeches?3 What are the various recommendations?4 What should be the way forward? What are the provisions for criminalising hate speech? Black’s law dictionary defines hate… Continue reading Hate speech in the time of free speech
Jallikattu banned in Vellore, nearby districts ahead of Pongal as COVID-19 cases see spike
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Jallikattu?3 Why are animal activists opposed to Jallikattu?4 What are the arguments in favour of Jallikattu?5 What is the Supreme Court stand on Jallikattu? What is the news? Jallikattu has been banned in Vellore and nearby districts in Tamil Nadu as there has been a steep rise in… Continue reading Jallikattu banned in Vellore, nearby districts ahead of Pongal as COVID-19 cases see spike
China-Sri Lanka ties: ‘No one should interfere in China-Lanka ties’
What is the News? The Chinese Foreign Minister is on a visit to Sri Lanka. The visit marks the 70th anniversary of the historic Rubber-Rice Pact and the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Sri Lanka ties. Note: The Rubber-Rice Pact was signed in 1952 in the wake of the… Continue reading China-Sri Lanka ties: ‘No one should interfere in China-Lanka ties’
The sail that Indian diplomacy, statecraft need
News: Striking the right balance between continental and maritime security would be the best for India’s long-term security interests. In this context, India’s decision to hosts the five Central Asia leaders at the Republic Day Parade holds significance for India’s continental security. How India has progressed in terms of Maritime security? More recently, India has… Continue reading The sail that Indian diplomacy, statecraft need
Bilateral Investment Treaties: A BIT to review
News: Recently, the standing committee on external affairs presented its report on India and Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs). It is important as it comes a decade after India lost the first investment treaty claim in 2011 (White industries vs India). Note: In November 2011, an arbitral tribunal found the Republic of India guilty of violating… Continue reading Bilateral Investment Treaties: A BIT to review
National Database of birth and death: Amendments that are unnecessary
News: Government recently proposed creating a national database of registration system comprising births and deaths. This is proposed to be used to update every birth and death, and linked with other databases like the national population register, voter list and the Aadhaar database. What is the current mechanism? The current system is covered by the… Continue reading National Database of birth and death: Amendments that are unnecessary
Synapses: NCBS: Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections
What is the News? Researchers at the National Centre of Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, have studied Zebrafish to understand how Synapses are formed. What are Synapses? Neurons, or nerve cells in the brain, connect by means of junctions known as synapses through which they also transmit signals. Types of Synapses Chemical Synapses: In this, there is… Continue reading Synapses: NCBS: Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections
The baton of forest restoration in the net zero race
News: For carbon sequestration, India must revisit its policy framework and reverse the decreasing participation of local communities. After India’s pledge to set a net-zero target by 2070, at the COP26 summit, Glasgow, saving forests has become much more important. In a study by Griscom (2017), natural climate solutions that also include forests can provide… Continue reading The baton of forest restoration in the net zero race
Discretionary powers of the governor: Some Raj Bhavans are on the war path
News: There have been some incidents that show the friction between the delicate relationships of the constitutional head of state and the elected government. What were the incidents all about? Maharashtra: Governor refused to accept the date of election of the Speaker recommended by the State government. However, this refusal goes against the principle of constitutional… Continue reading Discretionary powers of the governor: Some Raj Bhavans are on the war path
