Category: Burning Issues

[Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-I

Context Forests play an extremely important role in ensuring ecological balance and existence of life on the earth. However, rampant… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India State of Forest Report 2019 : Part-I

[Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019

Context The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019

[Burning Issue] National Population Register

Context The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to conduct Census 2021 and update the National Population Register (NPR). While… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Population Register

[Burning Issue] US’s recognition of West Bank settlements

  The United States no longer thinks Israeli settlements in the West Bank violate international law. This recognition of the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] US’s recognition of West Bank settlements

[Burning Issue] Outcome of the Madrid Climate Talks

Context The 25th annual talks under the UNFCCC referred to as the Conference of Parties (COP) ended in Madrid. The… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Outcome of the Madrid Climate Talks

[Burning Issue] Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019

Context The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) became law after receiving the President’s assent following a bruising debate in Parliament. Since… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019

[Burning Issue] Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill

Context The Parliament has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, with the Rajya Sabha approving it by… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill

[Burning Issue] Strategic Disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises

Context In the biggest privatization drive, the Union Cabinet has approved sale of the government’s stake to cut shareholding in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Strategic Disinvestment of Central Public Sector Enterprises

[Burning Issue] Implementation of FASTags

Context From December 1, lanes on NH toll plazas across India has started accepting toll only through FASTag. One hybrid… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Implementation of FASTags

[Burning Issue] Labour Code on Industrial Relations

Context Labour and Employment Ministry has introduced the Labour Code on Industrial Relations bill in the Lok Sabha. As part… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Labour Code on Industrial Relations

[Burning Issue] Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka and India- Sri Lanka relations in recent times

Context   Recently Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected as new President of Sri Lanka. This election was based on security issues… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Presidential Elections in Sri Lanka and India- Sri Lanka relations in recent times

[Burning Issue] Relevance of BRICS in the changing global order

  Context The 11th summit of the BRICS grouping comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa was held in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Relevance of BRICS in the changing global order

[Burning Issue] The Ram Janmabhoomi Verdict

Context In a unanimous judgment, a bench headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi asked the Centre to formulate a scheme within… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The Ram Janmabhoomi Verdict

[Burning Issue] WhatsApp Snooping

  Context Possibly one of the biggest stories in that broke in cyberspace recently has been WhatsApp’s reports that 1,400… Continue reading [Burning Issue] WhatsApp Snooping

[Burning Issue] India’s exit from RCEP

Context India decided to drop out of the RCEP agreement, citing its negative effects on farmers, MSMEs and dairy sector.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s exit from RCEP

[Burning Issue] Death of Baghdadi and Its Global Implications

  Context The death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi last week ended one of the most intense and aggressive… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Death of Baghdadi and Its Global Implications

[Burning Issue] Naga Peace Talks

Context The deadline set by the Centre for wrapping up the Naga peace talks, October 31 has ended up. While… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Naga Peace Talks

[Burning Issue] Annual Crime in India Report-2017

Context After a delay of two years, the annual Crime in India Report 2017 was published by the National Crime… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Annual Crime in India Report-2017

[Burning Issue] Randomized Controlled Trial and This Year’s Nobel Prize In Economics

Context The 2019 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to three economists for their pioneering research into the use… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Randomized Controlled Trial and This Year’s Nobel Prize In Economics

[Burning Issue] Modi-Xi Informal Summit at Mamallapuram

Context PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently held an informal summit in the ancient coastal town of Mamallapuram… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Modi-Xi Informal Summit at Mamallapuram