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Justice Hema Committee Report

Context: The Kerala High Court ordered the state to submit the full Hema Committee report in a sealed cover on...

Regional Rural Bank

Context: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the need for regional rural banks (RRBs) to adopt more employee-friendly policies...

Glass Ceiling

Context: Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that Vice President Kamala Harris’ nomination as the Democratic Party’s presidential...

Dhangar Community

Context: In the face of forest disputes, development pressures, and decreasing pastures, Dhangars are seeking legal protection for their traditional...

OTT services regulated under Telecommunication Act

Context: A conflict has emerged between telecom service providers  and OTT platform companies over the interpretation of what constitutes a...

India Poland Relations

Context: Recently, during the visit of PM Modi to Poland both nations elevated their ties to strategic partnership highlighting the...

Tough choices for Russia- China in West Asia Turmoil.

Context: The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’s Politburo chief and negotiator, in Tehran has escalated tensions between Israel and Iran,...

Moral Pressure and Human Rights Compliance

Context: In a world rife with prejudice and fanaticism, human rights are vital. “Naming and shaming” governments that violate human...

Manual Scavenging

Context: The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recently held a meaningful discussion on manual scavenging through its Policy and...

India- Japan 2+2 Dialogue 

Context: Recently, during their third 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi, India and Japan agreed to update the 2008 Joint...

India – Malaysia Relations 

Context: Recently, during Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to India, both countries agreed to elevate their relationship to a...

Lateral Entry

Context: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently invited applications for various positions across 24 ministries through lateral entry. However,...

Safety of Doctors

Context: The  Union Health Ministry has assured protesting doctors of all possible efforts to ensure their safety and urged them...

Internet Shutdown

Context: The Udaipur administration suspended internet services in the city for 24 hours after violence erupted following an alleged stabbing...

India and Global South

Context: The upcoming Third Voice of Global South Summit underscores India’s dedication to uniting the concerns of the Global South...

India’s First Digital Court for Cheque Bounce Cases

Context: India’s first digital court dedicated to handling cheque bounce cases, named 24*7 ONCOURTS, was inaugurated recently in Kollam (Kerala)....

Water Governance in India

Context: Even though water is responsible for nearly 60% of economic activity, over 2 billion people still lack access to...

India-Central Asia Relations

Context: Due to the rising costs in Europe and the increasingly cumbersome visa procedures, Central Asia has become a leading...

Overview of Governance in Delhi

Context: Delhi’s governance is characterised by complex interactions between its central and local governments, often leading to friction due to...

Institutional Stigma on Dalit Business Owners

Context: According to the 2023 World Inequality Lab report, the top 1% of Indians received 22.6% of national income in...

Corporatisation of Science Research

Context: During the inaugural address of the 107th Science Congress in Bengaluru in January 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined...

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