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Showing The Way: On Manipur's New Anti-lynching Law
(This editorial is based on the article “Showing the way: on Manipur's new anti-lynching law” which appeared in The Hindu on 17th...
17 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The Big Picture - Universal Basic Income
Sikkim’s ruling Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has decided to include Universal Basic Income (UBI) in its manifesto for the upcoming assembly...
17 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The NGO Pratham has released its 13th Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)- 2018. ASER 2018 is a nation-wide household survey that provides a...
16 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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It’s Time to Tax Groundwater Use
(This editorial is based on the article “It’s time to tax groundwater use” which appeared in BusinessLine on 15th January...
15 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Devadasis System Still Prevalent
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai have studied the...
15 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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In Depth - Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Act
The Central government introduced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code(IBC) in 2016 to resolve claims involving insolvent companies. This was...
15 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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(This editorial is based on the article “Let the Grassroots Breathe” which appeared in The Hindu on 11th January 2019.) Recently,...
14 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Government Re-Promulgates Triple Talaq Ordinance
The government has re-promulgated the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Ordinance, 2019,banning the practice of instant triple talaq...
14 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016
Why in News? Lok Sabha recently passed the Citizenship (amendment) Bill, 2016. The bill becomes important in the backdrop of National Register of...
14 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Policy Watch - Mission Raftaar
Introduction: Mission Raftaar is an Indian Railway’s project, to increase the speed of trains on busy routes, to reduce travel time. It...
12 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Last Updated: October 2022 For Prelims: Parliament, Article 368, Amending Powers of Parliament, Basic Structure Doctrine, Kesavananda Bharati...
11 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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The Great Game is Not a Zero-Sum Deal: On Handling Afghanistan
(This editorial is based on the article “The Great Game is not a zero-sum deal: on handling Afghanistan” which appeared in The Hindu on...
11 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Sikkim Proposes Universal Basic Income
The government of Sikkim has mooted the idea to implement Universal Basic Income (UBI). If implemented Sikkim will become the first state in India...
11 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Govt Launches Mission to Fight Air Pollution
The Central government has launched a five-year action plan with a tentative target of 20-30% reduction in concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 by 2024,...
11 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Lok Sabha Passes Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016
Lok Sabha has passed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016. Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 The Citizenship Amendment Bill was proposed for...
10 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Global Economic Prospects, 2019: WB
According to World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report titled “Darkening Skies”, the global growth is expected to slow down to...
10 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Removing Fear: On Literary Freedom
(This editorial is based on the article “Removing Fear: On Literary Freedom” which appeared in The Hindu on 7th January...
09 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Last Updated: October 2022 For Prelims: Dam Safety Act, DRIP Project, Tehri Dam, Hirakud Dam, Mullaperiyar Dam. For Mains: Provisions and related...
09 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Lok Sabha Passes the Constitution (124th Amendment) Bill 2019
The Bill aims to provide reservation in public employment and higher education for economically weaker sections. Economic reservation in jobs and...
09 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
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Nandan Nilekani to Head Panel on Digital Payments
The Reserve Bank of India has appointed a five-member panel headed by Nandan Nilekani to suggest ways to improve digital payments. The committee will...
09 Jan 2019 Government Policies & Interventions
