RCEP is considered as an alternative to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the countries of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, … [Read more...] about Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – Will it counter TPP?
UPSC Mains General Studies Paper 2 (GS2)
Right To Recall – Can this clean up the Indian Political System?
In Indian democracy, the term of an MP or an MLA is 5 years (the term of the house). There exists no recourse for the electorate if they are unhappy with their elected representative. What if they have a right to recall legislators before the end of the term? What is Right to Recall? Recall refers … [Read more...] about Right To Recall – Can this clean up the Indian Political System?
Arbitration in India – Mechanism and Challenges
Arbitration in India is gaining importance given the overstressed judicial system with the huge pendency of cases. With a lot of commercial disputes, it's necessary to have a proper arbitration mechanism in place for faster resolution of issues. In this article, we discuss topics like the … [Read more...] about Arbitration in India – Mechanism and Challenges
India’s Free Trade Agreements – The ‘present’ and the ‘future’
Trade is of great importance to most nations in the modern world. Trade without barriers - free trade - is promoted by institutions like the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In this background, as an emerging superpower, India's Free Trade Agreements deserve special attention. In this article, … [Read more...] about India’s Free Trade Agreements – The ‘present’ and the ‘future’
Rohingya Refugee Crisis – India’s Concerns
The Rohingya refugee crisis refers to the mass migration of Rohingyas (Rohingya Muslim people) from Myanmar (Burma) to Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. In this article, we discuss the Rohingya Refugee Crisis and the concerns of India. Who are Rohingyas? Rohingyas are indigenous … [Read more...] about Rohingya Refugee Crisis – India’s Concerns
Aadhar Card and Right To Privacy – Can They Co-Exist?
'Aadhar' in Hindi means base or foundation. But ever since the Aadhar card was introduced in India, with a unique identification number, there is no end to controversies. The main issue connected with Aadhar is the Right to Privacy. Can Aadhar and the Right to Privacy co-exist? Let's see. What is … [Read more...] about Aadhar Card and Right To Privacy – Can They Co-Exist?
All-India Judicial Services (AIJS): Should it be formed?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a function to celebrate the completion of 50 years of Delhi High Court on October 31, 2016, sought a debate on creating the All-India Judicial Services. The present government has tried to convince parties to support its move to set up an all-India … [Read more...] about All-India Judicial Services (AIJS): Should it be formed?
Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right – Implications of the Verdict
In a landmark judgement on 24-08-2017, a nine-judge Supreme Court Constitutional bench declared Right to Privacy is a Fundamental Right. The stand taken by Supreme Court may turn as a massive setback to the Government's push to link multiple identities with Aadhaar - which is alleged to compromise … [Read more...] about Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right – Implications of the Verdict
Article 35A of Indian Constitution – Should it be Scrapped?
Article 35A of Indian Constitution - which is connected with Jammu and Kasmir - is in news, over its constitutional validity. While Article 370 provides special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Article 35A gives powers to the state legislature to define permanent residents of the state and their … [Read more...] about Article 35A of Indian Constitution – Should it be Scrapped?
India-Pakistan Relations – Terrorism, Kashmir, and Recent Issues
The India-Pakistan relationship, since the creation of both the nations in 1947 has been rocky, where the nations have been involved in four wars. Kashmir has been the bedrock issue between both the nations and has been an unresolved boundary dispute. Terrorism, particularly targeting India … [Read more...] about India-Pakistan Relations – Terrorism, Kashmir, and Recent Issues
