Caste discrimination in prisons needs to be addressed, says SC Context: The Supreme Court has recently addressed an overlooked issue, stating that caste-based discrimination among prisoners, the segregation of manual work based on caste hierarchy, and the treatment of inmates from denotified tribes as “habitual […]
Supreme Court Scrutinizes Hindenburg Research: SEBI Directed to Probe Losses in Adani Group Saga Context: The Supreme Court has thrust Hindenburg Research into the limelight, instructing the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and central investigating agencies to scrutinize the conduct of the U.S.-based […]
FDI Inflow into India’s Renewable Energy Sector Context: Between April 2020 and September 2023, the renewable energy sector in India attracted FDI equity investments totaling $6.1 billion. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Key Highlights: FDI Policy Framework: Current GOI FDI policy permits up to 100% FDI in […]
The dispute on India’s debt burden Context: The recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) observations on India’s long-term debts and the reclassification of its exchange rate regime have raised concerns and prompted reactions from the Indian Government. The IMF’s assessment calls for a more prudent management […]
Judicial Deference and Individual Liberties in the Post-Puttaswamy Era Context: The Supreme Court of India, in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India, proclaimed the fundamental right to privacy under the Indian Constitution. Despite the anticipation of a new era safeguarding civil liberties against governmental […]