Category: Burning Issues

[Burning Issue] The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020

Context In an attempt to attract investments in coal mining, the Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of Mineral Laws (Amendment)… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020

[Burning Issue] Regulation of Minority Institutions

Context Freedom of religion in India is a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 25-28 of the Constitution of India. The… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Regulation of Minority Institutions

[Burning Issue] Farmers’ suicide in India

  Context The national catastrophe of farmers committing suicide since the 1990s, often by drinking pesticides is attributed to their… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Farmers’ suicide in India

[Burning Issue] Killing of General Qassem Soleimani and its global implications

    Context Major General Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander was killed in a US strike near Baghdad… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Killing of General Qassem Soleimani and its global implications

[Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-II

Continued ….   Comparison with 2017 report The 2019 survey has found an increase of 5,188 sq km in total… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-II

[Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-I

Context Forests play an extremely important role in ensuring ecological balance and existence of life on the earth. However, rampant… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-I

[Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019

Context The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019

[Burning Issue] National Population Register

Context The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to conduct Census 2021 and update the National Population Register (NPR). While… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Population Register

[Burning Issue] US’s recognition of West Bank settlements

  The United States no longer thinks Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate international law. This recognition of the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] US’s recognition of West Bank settlements

[Burning Issue] Outcome of the Madrid Climate Talks

Context The 25th annual talks under the UNFCCC referred to as the Conference of Parties (COP) ended in Madrid. The… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Outcome of the Madrid Climate Talks

[Burning Issue] Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019

Context The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) became law after receiving the President’s assent following a bruising debate in Parliament. Since… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019

[Burning Issue] Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill

Context The Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, with the Rajya Sabha approving it by… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill

[Burning Issue] Strategic Disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises

Context In the biggest privatization drive, the Union Cabinet has approved sale of the government’s stake to cut shareholding in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Strategic Disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises

[Burning Issue] Implementation of FASTags

Context From December 1, lanes on NH toll plazas across India has started accepting toll only through FASTag. One hybrid… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Implementation of FASTags

[Burning Issue] Labour Code on Industrial Relations

Context Labour and Employment Ministry has introduced the Labour Code on Industrial Relations bill in the Lok Sabha. As part… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Labour Code on Industrial Relations

[Burning Issue] Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka and India- Sri Lanka relations in recent times

Context   Recently Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected as new President of Sri Lanka. This election was based on security issues… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka and India- Sri Lanka relations in recent times

[Burning Issue] Relevance of BRICS in the changing global order

  Context The 11th summit of the BRICS grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa was held in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Relevance of BRICS in the changing global order

[Burning Issue] The Ram Janmabhoomi Verdict

Context In a unanimous judgment, a bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi asked the Centre to formulate a scheme within… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Ram Janmabhoomi Verdict

[Burning Issue] WhatsApp Snooping

  Context Possibly one of the biggest stories in that broke in cyberspace recently has been WhatsApp’s reports that 1,400… Continue reading [Burning Issue] WhatsApp Snooping

[Burning Issue] India’s exit from RCEP

Context India decided to drop out of the RCEP agreement, citing its negative effects on farmers, MSMEs and dairy sector.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s exit from RCEP