Understanding the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution
Relevance : GS paper 2, International Relations Introduction: What is the legislation? Why Is It Contentious? Why Is the 13th Amendment Significant? Who Wants It Abolished And Why? Recent Developments: Tamil National Alliance’s Position: Conclusion:
Nepal Plane Crash: Factors Behind The High Rate of Plane Crashes
On January 15th, a tragic aviation incident occurred at Pokhara International Airport in Nepal, resulting in the deaths of at least 68 passengers. This is considered the deadliest air disaster in Nepal in the past 30 years. Introduction Terrain Challenges Technical Issues Government Response Conclusion Major Air Disasters In Nepal In last 20 Years
LayOff – Definition, Reasons, Alternatives to Layoffs
Definition: Layoffs, also known as downsizing or redundancy, refers to the permanent termination of employment for a certain number of employees within a company. This is typically done in order to cut costs and improve the overall financial performance of the company. Reasons: Some common reasons include a decline in business or revenue, changes in […]
Is Governor Bound To Follow The Directions of State Government?
Relevance: GS paper 2, Governor Read Also: The TN Governor Issue Are Non-BJP-Ruled States On A Collision Course With The Governor’s Office? What Is The Way Out? Read Also: Raj Bhavan’s Extra-Constitutional Delusions Sarkaria Commission Recommendations on Appointment of Governor
Why Is The Land Sinking In Joshimath?
Where Is The Town of Joshimath Situated? How Vulnerable Is Joshimath? What Is The Role Of The NTPC? What About The Char Dham project? What Are The Other Issues Which Have Contributed To Land Subsidence?
Sedition Law As A Litmus Test For Constitutionality
Context The Supreme Court of India will hear a slew of petitions challenging the colonial-era penal law on sedition. Relevance GS Paper-2: Indian Constitution—significant provisions and basic structure; Judicial review, functioning of the Judiciary Mains Question Although the provision of sedition is contrary to the spirit of the Constitution, it has helped to preserve the nation’s […]
Renewable Energy Grows and Government Considers Storage
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Mains Question What Is the Meaning of “Intermittency” in Renewable Energy? Discuss the difficulty that comes with it as well. (150 words) The highlights The Renewable Energy Challenge What Is the Meaning of “Intermittency” in Renewable Energy? What is […]
Kuki-Chin Refugees and the Refugee Crisis in India
Context According to media reports, several Kuki-Chin refugees were “pushed back” by Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Indo-Bangladesh border in Mizoram. Relevance: GS Paper -1: Population and associated issues. GS Paper-2: India and its neighborhood- relations; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Mains […]
International Law in Crisis
Context The year 2023 will put the limits of international law to the test, not only because of Russia’s ongoing illegal war, but also because of a number of other factors that will play out over the next year and beyond. Relevance GS Paper-2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s […]
A Case For Increasing In The Retirement Age
Context Relevance GS Paper-1: Indian Society— Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. GS Paper-2: Welfare of vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States; mechanisms, laws, institutions constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Mains Question An increased retirement age will not only put India on par with other countries, […]