Upholding Academic Freedom: The Need for Social and Political Discussions in Scientific Research Institutions Context: The recent prohibition of a discussion on the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has sparked a debate within the scientific community. Relevance: GS-02 (Fundamental […]
The 50th GST Council Meet: Unraveling Challenges and Charting the Path Ahead Context: The recently concluded 50th GST Council meet has shed light on several unresolved issues that had been lingering for a considerable period. The meeting covered crucial aspects, including the establishment of Appellate […]
Upholding Constitutional Morality in Personal Relations Context: A recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court has attracted national attention due to its refusal to grant protection from police harassment to an inter-faith couple involved in a live-in relationship. Relevance: GS-02 (Indian Polity- Personal liberty, Judiciary) […]
Weakening Autonomy: A Blow to Institutional Independence in Indian Investigative Agencies Introduction: The recent Supreme Court verdict upholding the statutory amendments allowing multiple extensions of service to heads of investigative agencies has dealt a severe blow to their institutional independence. While the court’s decision to […]
Strengthening Bilateral Partnerships and Resolving the South China Sea Issue Context: The recent meeting between the Foreign Ministers of India and the Philippines at the fifth meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation. Relevance: GS-02 (Bilateral relations, Regional groupings) Prelims: United Nations Convention […]
Repatriating Colonial Artefacts – A Moral Imperative Context: The recent announcement that the Netherlands will return 484 stolen artefacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, including the renowned “Lombok treasure” and the bronze-and-gilt cannon of Kandy, has reignited the debate on the rightful ownership of cultural […]
India’s Demographic Transition: Unraveling the Transformative Journey of Women Context: India’s population, which burgeoned from 340 million at Independence to a staggering 1.4 billion, has been deeply influenced by advancements in public health, receding starvation, and medical breakthroughs. This decline in mortality rates has not […]
Balancing Conservation and Development: The Complexities of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Context: The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, currently under scrutiny by a Joint Committee of Parliament, has sparked intense debates regarding the intricate task of striking a balance between industrial progress and […]
Enhancing Public Health Surveillance: Unleashing the Power of Wastewater Context: The integration of wastewater surveillance into existing public health surveillance mechanisms holds great potential for revolutionizing disease prevention and control efforts exploring the benefits, challenges, and opportunities associated with harnessing the power of wastewater analysis […]
Power of Gender Equality: Uplifting the voices of Women and Girls Context: The theme for this year’s World Population Day, “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities,” holds great importance for India. Relevance: […]