Editorial Analysis

In News   In recent years, India seems to have moved its diplomatic energy away from SAARC to BIMSTEC.  About SAARC  The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.  SAARC comprises eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, […]

In News  India and Germany signed an agreement on a ‘Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership’ to facilitate mobility and employment opportunities between India and Germany. Major Highlights of the agreement   It has specific provisions to facilitate mobility and employment opportunities for fostering the exchange of skills and talents.  These include Academic Evaluation Center in New […]

In News Recently, Nepal had its general elections, the second since the promulgation of the Nepal Constitution of 2015. Major Points  This was also the first time in Nepal’s history that a parliament had completed a five-year tenure even though legislative activities were conducted for barely 18 months.  The November 2022 parliamentary elections saw an […]

In Context  Criminality in politics is an issue that has long been debated in many forums. About  Criminalization of Politics  It means the participation of criminals in politics. This means that persons with criminal backgrounds contest in the election and get selected as a member of parliament or state legislature Major Reasons  Criminalization of political […]

In News  The Indo-Pacific Conclave was organised by the US Consulate General and the Asian Confluence, a think tank that was leading in the study of India’s Northeast. Importance of North East India The Northeast comprises seven ‘sisters’ or States and one ‘brother’, Sikkim. The eight states of North East India are blessed with scenic […]

In News  Recently, It has been observed that Roads and the environment are inseparable spaces. About Linkage  In addition to ensuring an easier, more comfortable, and more secure commute, safer roads also have a positive impact on the environment.  In 2021, India reported 4,03,116 crashes, each of which adversely impacted the environment in various ways […]

In News On December 1, 2022, India commenced its G20 Presidency. India holds the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023. Group of Twenty (G20) It is the premier forum for international economic cooperation.  It plays an important role in shaping and strengthening global architecture and governance on all major […]

In News  A Supreme Court Bench issued notices to the Centre and the Attorney General of India, seeking their response to two petitions filed by gay couples to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act, (SMA) 1954. Arguments of Petitioners  The SMA provides a civil form of marriage for couples who cannot […]

In News  The brutal murder and mutilation of a young woman by her partner have drawn attention to intimate partner violence, also recognized under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 (PWDVA) as a kind of domestic violence.  About Domestic Violence Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any […]

In Context  President Draupadi Murmu’s call to the government and the judiciary to address the issue of overcrowding of prisons is a significant and very welcome intervention.  Data Analysis  According to Prison Statistics India 2021, a report published by the Ministry of Home Affairs, between 2016-2021, the number of convicts in jails decreased by 9.5 […]