Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020
Recently, Parliament has passed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2020 (FCRA) in its monsoon session which would greatly tighten an…
In-depths
India-UAE Relations: Significance, Challenges, Way Forward
India-UAE relationship can be seen as a bond built for the ages. Starting the diplomatic relations in 1972, both the countries enjoy strong bonds of f…
Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme – Need, Issues, Way Ahead
The Central government has extended the Rs.45,0000 crore Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme 2.0 by another three months and has allowed the banks to inve…
Offshore wind power – The underutilized potential of India
According to the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE), India’s offshore wind energy potential is estimated to produce around 70,000 Megawatt (Mw) power, majority…
Role of the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
The Monsoon session of Parliament, which got delayed by several months due to the Covid-19 pandemic has begun recently. Similar to the last many sessi…
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties and Implications on India
Recently Pakistan has reaffirmed the strength of its relations with Saudi Arabia after a diplomatic spat sparked by apparent inaction by the Gulf king…
Atal Tunnel – Features and Strategic Significance
The tunnel connecting Manali to Leh under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir-Panjal Range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali highway is now ready aft…
Fiscal Council – Need, Issues, Way Ahead
The fiscal situation in India has been under severe stress even before the pandemic and the co…
Question Hour and Other Instruments for Executive Accountability
The recent decision to abandon “Question Hour” during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, has evoked serious concerns about the democratic withou…
