The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill Context: The recently passed Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, has elicited mixed reactions and significant concerns from the public and environmental experts. Although its Preamble boasts ambitious environmental goals, the operative part of the Bill raises questions about its true […]
Elusive Consensus: A Closer Look at India-China Relations Context: The recent high-level engagement between India and China, featuring National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, has once again highlighted the profound divergence in their perspectives on the state of bilateral relations. Relevance: […]
India’s Role in the Changing Landscape of Global Cooperation Context: India played a pivotal role as the host of the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) that witnessed significant achievements, exemplified by the signing of the […]
The Debt Dilemma Context: The article focuses on fiscal deficit and public debt in India. It highlights the elevated levels of fiscal deficit and public debt, which have been a cause of concern even before the COVID-19 pandemic. Relevance: GS-02 (Government Policies and Intervention) Gs-03 […]
Controlled Human Infection Studies – Pioneering Ethical Frontiers in Medical Research Context: The Bioethics Unit of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has unveiled a visionary consensus policy statement on CHIS, sparking spirited discussions on the prospects and ethical implications of such studies within […]
Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model. Context: The article emphasizes the importance of decoupling resource utilization from economic growth and the need to shift from the traditional ‘take-make-dispose’ model to the more sustainable ‘reduce-reuse-recycle’ approach. Relevance: GS – 02 (Government Policies & Interventions) GS – […]
Rethinking the Age of Consent and the POCSO Act Context: The recent developments and judgments related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, in India. Specifically, focusing on cases involving consensual sexual relationships between minors and the accused. Relevance: GS – […]
The Never-ending Tussle Context: The ongoing legal dispute between the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and the Centre over the powers and governance of Delhi. Relevance: GS – 02 (Co-operative Federalism) (Constitutional Amendments) Prelims: Special Provisions for Delhi under Article 239AA […]
ASEAN’s Struggles and India’s Role in the Indo-Pacific Context: Recently, the 56th Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) of ASEAN was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, scrutinizing the impact of critical geopolitical factors on the region. The article also delves into ASEAN’s vision for unity, and the significance […]
India-Sri Lanka Ties: Addressing the Tamil Question for a Complete Vision Context: India’s ties with Sri Lanka, specifically focusing on their recent joint statement on economic cooperation titled “Promoting Connectivity, Catalyzing Prosperity: India-Sri Lanka Economic Partnership Vision.” This joint statement was released after talks between […]