News: Indian chose to adopt a balanced and independent approach in the United Nation Security Council on Ukraine Russia conflict. USA indirectly argued that India views the Russia-Ukraine matter the same way it views China’s expansionist designs in Asia. What is the Indian statement? India in the UNSC said that the safety of Indian nationals… Continue reading Strategic choice: India is right not to pick a side on Ukraine
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On India’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC): Coast to Coast
News: Government has given approval for the appointment of the Country’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC). The responsibility of the NMSC will be to ensure effective coordination among multiple agencies dealing with threats from the high seas. When was the idea for the post of NMSC proposed? The establishment of a post of NMSC… Continue reading On India’s first National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC): Coast to Coast
Appeal to the appeals system
News: Recently the Allahabad High Court decided the criminal plea of Raj Kumar, which was filed approximately four decades ago. It acquitted the accused of all criminal charges after such a long time. Read here: Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population The Supreme Court has frequently held that the right to speedy justice is a… Continue reading Appeal to the appeals system
Ghost of 497IPC
News Recently Gujarat high court has reinstated a police constable to his service who lost his job over adultery and has outlined that Individual’s Personal choices professional career. What has been high court’s observation in the case? The court noted that the constable’s superiors or society may view the relationship from the prism of immorality… Continue reading Ghost of 497IPC
I For International?
News: Recent reports suggest that IITs are in talks to open up outposts in Britain. This article says, IITs expanding abroad is a good idea. But there is need of more radical reform. Why there is need of reforms in higher education institutions? One, the IITs are widely respected in India but there is no… Continue reading I For International?
Philanthropy – Power of giving: Fund-starved sectors like science, health, education, rural development need generous HNIs
News: Recently, families of IT firm Mindtree’s co-founders Subroto Bagchi and NS Parthasarathy donated Rs 425 Crore to Indian Institute of Science. IISc. It should be noted that last year, IISc broke into the top 100 band in Times Higher Education’s Reputation Ranking of global universities. The donated amount will utilized to set up medical… Continue reading Philanthropy – Power of giving: Fund-starved sectors like science, health, education, rural development need generous HNIs
The Yogi, The CEO & The Lesson – On Algo Scam
News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the final order on the “Algo scam” at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). What is “algo scam” and what has happened? Read more here: https://forumias.com/blog/governance-breakdown/ What does this reveal? One, even if the information shared wasn’t price-sensitive, had nothing to do with trading… Continue reading The Yogi, The CEO & The Lesson – On Algo Scam
Police – Training, Modernisation and Reforms Report: Make police plaints authority free from cops: House panel
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings and recommendations of the report?2.1 Police Complaint Authority3 The shortfall in Police Officers3.1 Use of Drones What is the News? The Parliamentary Panel on Home Affairs has submitted a report in Rajya Sabha titled ‘Police – Training, Modernisation and Reforms’. What are the key findings… Continue reading Police – Training, Modernisation and Reforms Report: Make police plaints authority free from cops: House panel
Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population, most in a decade
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released data regarding the undertrial prisoners in India. What are the key findings related to undertrial prisoners in India? The number of undertrials in prisons has increased sharply in 2020 even as the number of convicts fell. This has resulted in undertrials accounting for over three-fourths… Continue reading Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population, most in a decade
Ukraine Crisis and India: On Kyiv, Sit On The Fence
News: India decided not to comment anything on the Ukraine issue in the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting held in Melbourne, Australia. Contents1 What is Russia’s stand on Ukraine?2 What is India’s stand on the Ukraine crisis?3 How do the experts’ view the neutral stand of India?4 What policy is adopted by India? What is Russia’s stand… Continue reading Ukraine Crisis and India: On Kyiv, Sit On The Fence
