Month: August 2019
Fast Track Courts in India – An Overview
The government has recently proposed to set up 1,023 Fast-Track Courts (FTCs). This was with the backdrop of Supreme C…
Amazon rainforest fires – Everything you need to know
Forest fire as a disaster is gaining prominence in recent years. Many international forums like G7 are undertaking several measures to address this crisis. The…
India’s Africa Outreach – Challenges & Opportunities
Since time immemorial, both India and Africa had maintained close ties with each other, both economically and politica…
Nudging India – Using Behavioural Economics in Public Policy
Economic Survey 2019 has brought in the Behavioural Economic Theory that provides insights to “nudge” the people t…
National Medical Commission Bill 2019: Why doctors are opposing it?
National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 was recently passed in the Rajya Sabha. This bill is under public scrutiny due …
Golan Heights Dispute – Everything you need to know
The US government under President Donald Trump had made an unprecedented move by recognizing Golan Heights as a part o…
The Outer Space Treaty & the Weaponization of Space
Presently, we are at an era that sees increased human influence that extends beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. Even our daily actions are under the influence…
Space Activities Bill 2017 – Commercializing Indian Space Sector
India has successfully demonstrated its space prowess for a while now. However, the Indian Space Research Organisation…