India’s statistical performance on the global stage Context: The World Bank’s Statistical Performance Indicators (SPI) placed India 67th among 174 countries in 2019. This evaluation highlights both India’s strengths and areas needing improvement in SPI. This article emphasizes the significance of SPI assessment for global […]
Global dispute settlement, India and appellate review Context: The recent G-20 Declaration has upheld the importance of reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ensuring a functional dispute settlement system by 2024. Background: The WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism has faced challenges since 2019, primarily due […]
Extended exclusion Context: The state of Manipur is poised to extend the enforcement of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) for an additional six months, encompassing the hill areas, effective from October. Recent violent ethnic strife between the Meitei and Kuki communities complicates matters. […]
From women’s reservation to gender equality Context: Recently, Parliament took a historic step by passing the women’s reservation Bill, earmarking one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies for women. This significant move addresses the glaring gender disparity in India’s political representation, where […]
A milestone in Hindu marriage reform in India Context: In a surprising turn of events, Illavarasan, a young resident of Tamil Nadu, found himself entangled in a legal conundrum regarding his Suyamariyathai marriage. This unique form of marriage, legitimized under the Hindu Marriage (Tamil Nadu […]
Nurturing India’s Aging Population Context: The United Nations Population Fund’s India Ageing Report 2023 shows that the elderly population, those aged 60 and above, is set to double from 10.5% (14.9 crore) as of July 1, 2022, to a staggering 20.8% (34.7 crore) by 2050. […]
The need for quiet diplomacy to clear the air. Context: The recent turn of events involving Canada and India has cast a shadow over their diplomatic relations. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s startling accusation, linking the killing of Canadian Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar to […]
With climate change, tackling new disease scenarios. Context: The latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released in March, carries a dire message: climate change is significantly elevating the global risk of infectious diseases. Background: The intricate connection between climate and disease […]
Reservations for Women Context: The Modi government’s recent introduction and passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, formerly known as the Women’s Reservation Bill, has reignited discussions around women’s participation in Indian politics. Relevance: GS-02 (Gender, Government Policies and Interventions) Prelims: Right to Equality, Women […]
Expertise, Equity, and the Cauvery Water Dispute Context: The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive for Karnataka to release 5,000 cubic feet of water per second to Tamil Nadu has drawn attention to the role of experts in resolving […]