Reducing disaster management risks Context: Headlines this year have brought a series of bad news across the world concerning climate crisis and extreme weather events that are occurring more frequently than ever with greater intensity. Background: Floods in China, destructive wildfires in Europe and Hawaii, […]
An overhaul, the criminal law Bills, and the big picture Context: The central government presented three Bills- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill, 2023 which aims to replace the long-standing Indian Penal […]
India needs to build closer ties with ASEAN for economic, strategic reasons Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Jakarta for the annual ASEAN-India summit signifies India’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with the economically significant Southeast Asian nations. With India holding the presidency […]
Finding Seoul in the Indo-Pacific Context: The recent Camp David summit involving the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) holds historical significance as it marks the beginning of a new strategic partnership among these traditional allies. Background: As India and ROK commemorate […]
ASEAN’s action on Myanmar Context: The recent actions of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) addressing the Myanmar junta’s ongoing violence and its failure to implement the Five-Point Consensus have drawn attention. Background: Myanmar has experienced a decline in security and economic stability since […]
Bridging the Malnutrition Gap, the Bemetara Way Context: The battle against malnutrition persists due to many factors – inadequate knowledge of proper eating practices, prevalence of myths about food, etc. Hence, to ensure food security and addressing malnutrition, an effective approach called Nutrition Counselling is […]
India, Bharat and a host of implications Context: The usage of the terms “Bharat” and “India” carries historical, ideological, constitutional, and international significance. Recently, political dimensions have emerged surrounding these words due to the formation of the acronym “INDIA” by certain opposition parties. This acronym […]
Outlook for regional and global affairs Context: The 15th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg recently made a significant announcement: six new members, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina, have been invited to join the five-member grouping consisting of […]
The Nyaya Sanhita Bill Context: The government’s introduction of three penal Bills in the Lok Sabha with the aim to “decolonize the Indian justice system” signifies a significant step in the realm of legal reform. However, the process of lawmaking and reform is intricate, demanding […]
The case for elections in Jammu and Kashmir Context: The delay in holding Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has raised questions about the democratic process in the region. Despite assurances that the administration is ready whenever the Election Commission of India (ECI) decides, the […]