Reforming Governance System
Context: The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that Ambition, Ability, Agility, Accountability and Achievement, are five important directions in which the country must move forward…
Prison Reforms
Context: The Supreme Court formed a Committee on Prison Reforms chaired by former apex court judge, Justice Amitava Roy, to examine the various problems plaguing prisons in the country, from overcrowding to…
Women can change the rural landscape
Context: Women self-help groups can bring about economic gains via joint liability and mobilization of small-scale savings. As we approach M.K. Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, it is perhaps fitting to…
Law Commission calls for re-think on sedition clause
Context: Dissent and criticism of the government are essential ingredients of a robust public debate in a vibrant democracy, the Law Commission of India said. Section 124A: The Commission published…
Improvement in the functioning of Panchayats
The Standing Committee on Rural Development (Chair: Dr. P Venugopal) submitted its report on ‘Improvement in the functioning of Panchayats’ on July 19, 2018. The participation of local people for…
Public Affairs Index 2018
Context: Public Affairs Index (PAI) 2018 has been released by the think tank Public Affairs Centre (PAC) About Public Affairs Index: The index is released since in 2016 by Bengaluru…
Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018
Context: Instances of people losing their hard-earned money to Ponzi schemes keep coming to light. The Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018 was approved by the Union Cabinet to provide comprehensive…
Protecting incarcerated women-Prison Reform
Context: That a mother and child are inseparable is a truism. Odisha’s prisons validate it, but for a different reason. Here is why. Forty-six children, aged between one month and…
How did IPL become a success story?
How has it fared in its 11th year? Ever since its maiden steps in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL), often seen as a blend between cricket and entertainment, has…
What’s in an election?
A democratic society: A democratic society is defined by its elections. The principle of one person, one vote (with some conditions) is seen as a defining principle of democracy. This principle…