News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. The government has taken this decision based on the recommendations of the Committee headed by Jaya Jaitly. Must read: Raising the legal age of marriage for women –… Continue reading Age and marriage: On raising the age of marriage for women
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For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
News: Recently, the Russian President visited India for 21st India – Russia Annual summit. Read more: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested Talks about China during the visit During the visit, India’s problems with Chinese aggression were raised. In return, Russia ensured… Continue reading For an honest broker: On Russia and India-China ties
For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
News: Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has released draft guidelines for building disabled-friendly infrastructure in police stations, prisons etc. Why does the need arise? Effective policing is needed of the hour, and more so for the disabled who face challenges of accessibility. Even the Supreme Court had pointed out in Patan Jamal Vali vs The State… Continue reading For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021, in the Lok Sabha. What is the purpose of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021? The Bill seeks to amend the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 with the aim of reducing the compliance burden and facilitating investment. What are the… Continue reading Biological Diversity Amendment Bill 2021: Ecologists oppose changes to Biological Diversity Act, 2002
U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs
What is the news? The US administration has imposed new sanctions on several Chinese biotech and surveillance companies and government entities for actions in Xinjiang province. What are the sanctions imposed by the US on China? The US has imposed sanctions on China’s Academy of Military Medical Sciences and its 11 research institutes that focus… Continue reading U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs
Wrong forum: On climate change and the UNSC
News: India, voted against the draft resolution that linked climate change with global security challenges in the UN Security Council (UNSC). What is the resolution all about? Read more: Explained: Why India, Russia blocked move to take climate change to UNSC What are the arguments related to the resolution? Favour: Climate is creating security risks… Continue reading Wrong forum: On climate change and the UNSC
The WTO’s challenge to MSP is another frontier to cross
News: A legal guarantee for MSP will violate international law obligations enshrined in the Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) What is Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? Read more here: https://forumias.com/blog/wto-terminologies-aoa-blue-green-amber-box-peace-clause/ How a legal guarantee for MSP will violate WTO rules? Firstly, the price support provided… Continue reading The WTO’s challenge to MSP is another frontier to cross
Importance of data during pandemic: Reflections on flying blind into the storm
News: Omicron cases are increasing in various countries like the UK, Denmark, etc. Concerns have been raised in India if it is prepared, for the third wave after the deadly 2nd one. Read here: Pavlovian responses like travel restrictions won’t stop omicron What is the present status of vaccination in India? More than 50% of the… Continue reading Importance of data during pandemic: Reflections on flying blind into the storm
Omicron slow to infect lungs, says Hong Kong study
What is the News? Researchers from Hong Kong have released a study on why the Omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast. About the study The researchers used the lung tissue for investigating viral diseases of the respiratory tract. After isolating the Omicron variant, they used it to compare the infection with the original SARS-CoV-2… Continue reading Omicron slow to infect lungs, says Hong Kong study
The speaker who stifled debate
News: The Agriculture Minister has introduced the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 in Parliament. While demanding discussions the Minister stated that the debate would have no tangible results. What is the issue? The farm laws repeal bill was submitted for consideration in the parliament. But the speaker ruling that the discussion will be allowed only… Continue reading The speaker who stifled debate
