Threads of Violence and Faith Context: In the proximity of the nation’s capital, the Nuh district of Haryana has become a stage for a recurring narrative of violence, juxtaposed against religious events that were once markers of communal cohesion. The phenomenon of religious processions has […]
Balancing Deterrence and the Nuclear Taboo: Lessons from History and Emerging Challenges. Introduction: On the clear morning of August 6, 1945, a pivotal moment in history unfolded as the Enola Gay soared over Hiroshima, unleashing a devastating 15kt uranium bomb that obliterated the city center. […]
GST Council’s Rethink on Gaming Bets Taxation Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s recent reconsideration of gaming bets taxation has stirred controversy, raising concerns about uncertainty in the industry. Initially, the Council proposed a 28% GST on the face value of bets in […]
Incremental Injustice: Motivated Cases and the Status of Places of Worship Context: The recent decision by the Allahabad High Court to uphold the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Gyanvapi mosque has sparked controversy. This move may inadvertently pave the way for altering […]
Homoeopathy in Healthcare: Unraveling Efficacy, Safety, and Decolonization Context: The integration of ‘AYUSH’ medicinal systems into mainstream healthcare with the goal of achieving universal health coverage and “decolonizing medicine” has gained momentum. However, this approach demands that each participating system meets essential safety and efficacy […]
Nuclear Signaling: Uncertainty and Escalation Context: In the world of nuclear powers, the recent conflict in Ukraine and the resurgent nuclear rhetoric have ignited concerns about managing nuclear escalation between major nations. The once dormant United States-Russia nuclear rivalry is now rearing its head, presenting […]
The Great Indian Startup Boom Context: The Great Indian Startup Boom in the past decade has witnessed an extraordinary surge in entrepreneurial fervor, spearheaded by young visionaries and fueled by the government’s trailblazing Startup India initiative. This robust ecosystem of entrepreneurship is no longer confined […]
National Family Health Surveys (NFHS) Context: In a time when statistical data holds importance for evidence-based policymaking, the Union government’s response to statistical findings has been a cause for concern. The recent suspension of K.S. James, the Director of the International Institute for Population Sciences […]
Government’s Infrastructure Efforts Bearing Fruit Context: India’s infrastructure development has shown encouraging signs of progress, as evident from the robust growth in the eight core sectors. The year-on-year production increase reached a five-month high of 8.2%, with seven sectors, including steel, cement, and electricity, witnessing […]
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill Context: The recent uproar saw Opposition members storming out of a Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting, brandishing dissent notes, crying foul over the lack of transparency in the adoption of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill. Relevance: GS – […]