Editorial Analysis

Context A recent statement by a Member of Parliament (MP) on same-sex marriages in India has once again stirred up the debate on marriage equality. About The MP stated that same-sex marriages are against the cultural ethos of India.  This is amidst a petition for marriage rights of same-sex couples (under the Special Marriage Act, […]

Context The reported illegal offer for sale of the private data of some 30 million railway passengers is the latest incident highlighting the dangers of an insecure, yet digitally enabled economy.  About Earlier Incidents: This breach comes on the heels of a cyber-ransom attack targeting the county’s top medical institution (AIIMS).  Recent Concerns: India registers […]

Context Recently, the Union Government tabled the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2022 in the Parliament. About the Bill  Tabled with the objective of: Decriminalising 183 offences across 42 legislations and  Enhancing the ease of living and doing business in India.  Aim:  It proposes to decriminalise many minor offences by replacing them with monetary penalties. A unique […]

Context Current Scenario Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Significance of FTAs (Why are all Countries opting for it?) Major Challenges in finalising FTAs Way Ahead Mains Practice Question [Q] India must lower barriers to trade to be a part of global value chains. Discuss in the context of the recent push by the Indian Government to […]

In Context Majority of applications of lands claimed under the FRA are either rejected or are still pending.  More about the Forest rights Act (FRA) About the act: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006. It was adopted by Parliament in 2006 to ‘undo the past injustices’ endured […]

In News In India, private healthcare needs to be made affordable alongside expanding public healthcare. Key Indicators for Indian Health Sector Poor Ranking: India ranks poorly on multiple health financing indicators.  Meagre Public Health Expenditure: Its public health expenditure as a percentage of its GDP (1.28%) and share of general government expenditure dedicated to health […]

In News With tensions between an aggressive China and an emerging India intensifying, there will be significant changes and challenges in the Indian Ocean and South Asian regions. Current Situation in Indo Pacific Region Whole Focus on the Region: The world is trying to come to a New Normal and the fault lines are being […]

In News  Recently, it has been observed that there is a need to strengthen Urban Local Bodies. About  Urban local bodies In India, local governments in cities are established in accordance with the 74th Amendment Act, which creates the ground for democratic decentralisation in urban areas.  The Amendment gives state legislatures the authority to enact […]

In News  Recently, The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030.  This conference was the biodiversity equivalent of the more high-profile climate meetings that are held every year. About the Conference  It is chaired by China, hosted by Canada, and […]

In News It has been observed that India can play a stabilising and a bridging role at a time when the world is not an “optimistic picture”. About India’s role in the world order India belongs both to the non-aligned movement, which reflects its experience of colonialism, and the community of democracies, which reflects its […]