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NGOs vs. GoI: The Conflicts and Scrutinies

Last year, a much publicised leaked report by the Intelligence Bureau (IB) warned us that several NGOs, including Greenpeace India, were having a detrimental effect on India’s economic development. What does it mean? What's the background story and milestone developments in this news segment?

National Green Tribunal’s Role and Contributions

In the corridors of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), growing frustration is evident against NGT. Some call it a “power-hungry institution” that has failed the purpose for which it was created. But does NGT need to be reined in or do we need to give it more powers? How has it fared on various counts?

Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.

India has the potential to become the third largest aviation market by 2020 and the largest by 2030. There is large untapped potential for growth due to the fact that access to aviation is still a dream for nearly 99.5% of its population. This story captures the essence of all that is trending in this segment. 

AIIB & The Changing World Order

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution proposed by China. AIIB is regarded as a rival for the IMF, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which the AIIB says are dominated by developed countries like the USA and Japan. In this Article We will explain everything about AIIB and also why India has joined it and… Continue reading AIIB & The Changing World Order

Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

WEST ASIA India’s relations with the West Asian countries are historical since the independence. India has interests in economic, political, security and strategic fields with the West Asian nations. India’s west Asia policy For decades, India was a passive player in West Asia-a beneficiary of good relationships with multiple actors. Historically, India’s West Asia policy… Continue reading Foreign Policy Watch: India-Middle East

Death Penalty Abolition Debate

The death penalty is eminently fallible, yet irrevocably final. It operates in a system that is highly fragile and open to manipulation and mistakes. The exercise of mercy powers under Article 72/161 has also failed in acting as the final bulwark against miscarriage of justice arising from arbitrary, unfair or wrongful exercise of death penalty. Let's map a story on what is going on in India.

Urban Transformation – Smart Cities, AMRUT, etc.

A smart city is one that uses information and communication technologies to enhance citizen engagement. It is a neo-vision which seeks to improve the delivery of services in urban areas. The following story maps out the steps being taken by India to explore this concept in practice.

Special Category Status and States

What is ‘Special Category’ status? What benefits do states having ‘Special Category’ status enjoy? Who accords the category status to state and how? Which states held Special category status? Lacunas in the working of Special Category status Why the status has been removed? Way ahead now What is ‘Special Category’ status? ‘Special category’ status is… Continue reading Special Category Status and States

Italian Marines Case

In Feb 2012, two Italian Marines on board an oil tanker had opened fire on a fishing boat and killed two fishermen. The issue has since then been a tussle between the two Government.

Differentiated Banks – Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, etc.

Payment Banks are the new stripped-down type of banks, which are expected to reach customers mainly through their mobile phones rather than traditional bank branches. They are expected to increase the financial inclusion in the country by providing banking services to the people who are currently out of the reach of banking services. source Features of… Continue reading Differentiated Banks – Payment Banks, Small Finance Banks, etc.

International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

Why Everyone has interest in Martian System exploration? Mars has long been the subject of human fascination. Early telescopic observations revealed color changes on the surface that were originally attributed to seasonal vegetation as well as apparent linear features that were ascribed to intelligent design. Telescopic observations found Mars’ two moons, Phobos and Deimos, the polar… Continue reading International Space Agencies – Missions and Discoveries

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