Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA)
Pakistan has allowed Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border. The decision is a part of Islamabad’s… Continue reading Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA)
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Breaking the politicians-criminals-bureaucrats nexus
The root cause of impunity with which police perpetrated crimes lies in the in a nexus. The nexus between politicians,… Continue reading Breaking the politicians-criminals-bureaucrats nexus
Chabahar Rail Project
The Iranian government has decided to proceed with the construction of Chabahar Rail Project on its own, citing delays from… Continue reading Chabahar Rail Project
Dehing Patkai WLS to be upgraded into National Park
The Assam government has decided to upgrade Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary into a National Park. Try this question from CSP… Continue reading Dehing Patkai WLS to be upgraded into National Park
Mapping: Islands of Polynesia
How did the Polynesian peoples come to live on the far-flung islands of the Pacific? The question has intrigued researchers… Continue reading Mapping: Islands of Polynesia
Mapping: Mont Blanc
The melting Mont Blanc glacier in the French Alps yielded a clutch of newspapers with banner headlines from when Indira… Continue reading Mapping: Mont Blanc
Smart Cities Mission and the public health
“Smart Cities Mission” lacks the focus on public health. This article highlights the consequences of this. The article suggests strengthening… Continue reading Smart Cities Mission and the public health
Policing the police
Custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu and death of a criminal in UP has brought to the fore the issue of… Continue reading Policing the police
Election Commission (EC)’s power to delay elections
Political parties are increasingly voicing concerns over holding elections in Bihar amid a pandemic. This newscard contains some interesting facts… Continue reading Election Commission (EC)’s power to delay elections
National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) signed MoU with NCRB
The National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) has signed an MoU with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to access the centralised… Continue reading National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) signed MoU with NCRB
What is T Cells Immunity?
A recent study has shown that people unexposed to and not infected with novel coronavirus may still exhibit T cell… Continue reading What is T Cells Immunity?
[pib] India’s Tiger Census sets a New Guinness Record
The fourth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation 2018, results of which were declared to the nation on Global… Continue reading [pib] India’s Tiger Census sets a New Guinness Record
Do we need Fiscal Council
Why there is a need for Fiscal Council? With a complex polity and manifold development challenges, India need institutional mechanisms… Continue reading Do we need Fiscal Council
[pib] ASEEM Portal
Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee-Employer Mapping (ASEEM) portal to help skilled people find… Continue reading [pib] ASEEM Portal
Rabari, Bharvad and Charan Tribes of Gujarat
The Gujarat government will constitute a commission to identify the members of Rabari, Bharvad and Charan communities who are eligible… Continue reading Rabari, Bharvad and Charan Tribes of Gujarat
Judiciary and criminalisation in politics
This article discusses the issue of criminalisation in politics and the reasons for its persistence despite several judgements by the… Continue reading Judiciary and criminalisation in politics
Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
India has finally planned to invite Australia to join the annual Malabar naval exercise that has so far included just… Continue reading Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteurs have made public their third communication forwarded to India expressing concern over alleged excessive use… Continue reading International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)
UAE in support of Open Skies Agreement with India
The UAE is keen to have an open sky agreement with India. Open Skies Agreement! Look how confusing does it… Continue reading UAE in support of Open Skies Agreement with India
Rewriting the social contract to deal with the pandemic
The article examines the theoretical basis on which the governments exercise power. That basis is encapsulated in the ‘social contract… Continue reading Rewriting the social contract to deal with the pandemic
