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On 1st October, thousands of central and state government employees, alongside workers from public sector units across more than 20 states, gathered at New Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for what they called the “Pension Shankhanaad Rally”. Their primary demand was the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme [OPS]. This event not only triggered extensive nationwide discussions […]
The Gyanvapi mosque, constructed in 1669, has a contested history. History stitches facts and invented narratives together, and the same is true for the Gyanvapi compound. Many have propagated many anecdotes about the construction, and the reason for the construction, of the mosque to be adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar […]
Introduction: the Comprehensive List of Critical Minerals The world has witnessed unprecedented technological advancements and growing demand for clean energy solutions in recent years. This transformative shift towards a sustainable and low-carbon future has underscored the critical importance of securing a reliable supply of some crucial minerals. The Government of India has recognised this […]
Context The Lok Saha passed the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in July and the Rajya Sabha in August 2023. As the name suggests, multi-state societies operate in more than one state. The Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act (MSCS) of 1984 was enacted to introduce comprehensive central legislation that facilitates the organisation and functioning of […]
Background: The Ethanol Push India’s energy demand has steadily risen with the growing population and urbanisation. During the inauguration of India Energy Week 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that the country’s energy consumption is projected to increase to 11% of global demand in the near future, in contrast to the current consumption rate of […]
The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 amends the Cinematograph Act,1952 and comes as a revision to the version which was withdrawn from the Indian parliament on July 20, 2023. The 1952 Act led to the establishment of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and set guidelines for film certification and exhibition within the country, aiming […]
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act was introduced in Parliament on 22nd December 2022 to review the country’s existing legal system and decriminalise petty business offences. The Joint Committee of the two houses was set on the same date, and the report was released on 17 March 2023. The bill was scheduled to be […]
The Lok Sabha has passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 despite concerns from different sections of ecologists, conservationists, and tribal groups in the country. The Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha in March this year, amends the long-standing Forest (Conservation) Act 1980. Earlier this month, all amendments proposed in the Amendment were cleared by […]
The increased access to distant locations, larger disposable incoming, and rising lifestyle aspirations have also increased the inflow to popular tourist destinations. The Indian Tourism Statistics 2022 report reveals that the country saw a percentage increase of 11.05% in domestic tourist visits from 2020 to 2021. India also has been a popular global destination. It […]
Introduction: India’s Data Security Crisis In a significant breach of data security, the private information of lakhs of Indians who registered on the CoWIN app for Covid-19 vaccination has allegedly been leaked. According to reports, a Telegram bot was responsible for divulging the details provided during registration on the CoWIN app. Journalists and opposition politicians […]
लोकतंत्र को अपराधियों की छाया से मुक्त करने के प्रयास में सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दस साल पहले एक अहम फैसला दिया था। लिली थॉमस बनाम भारत सरकार के मामले में सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने दागी निर्वाचित जनप्रतिनिधियों की सदस्यता बरकरार रखने का विशेषाधिकार समाप्त कर दिया था। जनप्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम, 1951 की धारा 8(4) को असंवैधानिक करार […]
फरवरी 2023 में सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सात न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्तियां हुई। नियुक्तियों के बीच सुप्रीम कोर्ट के एक वरिष्ठï वकील के बयान ने कानूनी जगत में हलचल मचा दी। वरिष्ठ वकील का कहना था कि इनमें से एक जज ऐसे हैं जिन्होंने हाई कोर्ट के अपने समूचे कार्यकाल में एक भी महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय नहीं दिया। […]
International Flow of Virtual Water India is home to nearly 18% of the world’s population but only holds 4% of the global water resources, making it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. A country is categorised as ‘water-stressed’ when its annual per-person water availability is less than 1,700 cubic metres. Availability below […]
On 8 December 2022, the central government discontinued the Maulana Azad National Fellowship [MANF], stating that it overlapped with other fellowships benefitting minority students. Implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, MANF was launched in 2009 to execute the Sachar Committee’s recommendations on inclusive development. MANF assimilated 6 minority communities notified under Section 2(c) […]