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Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)

Context India takes over leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union. Key Facts India will take over the leadership of the Asian Pacific Postal Union from January 2023. Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh will assume the charge of Secretary General of the Union during India’s four year tenure there. Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) Asian Pacific […]

Freedom of Speech of Politicians

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) held that there is no reason to impose “additional restrictions” on the right to free speech of Ministers. Supreme Court’s Divided Stand Arguments For:  Principle of collective responsibility: A statement by a Minister, even if traceable to any affairs of the state or for protecting the government, cannot […]

India-China: between pre-1962 and now

In News The clash between Indian troops and the Chinese PLA at Galwan in 2020 and the recent altercation between troops at Yangtse in Arunachal Pradesh have served to highlight the lingering boundary dispute as well as the complex Line of Actual Control (LAC). Parallels in India-China relations in the 1960s and the current situation  […]

Rule of Law Index

Context After the World Bank’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings, the government has turned its attention to scoring better in the Rule of Law Index (ROLI). India has been ranked 77th out of 140 countries in 2022 by the World Justice Project (WJP) About The Rule of Law Index (ROLI) is released by the World […]

Supreme Court Upheld Demonetisation

In News Recently, a majority of four judges on a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court (SC) found no flaw in the government’s process to demonetise ?500 and ?1000 banknotes through a gazette notification issued on November 8, 2016. Views of the Constitutional Bench A Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority […]

Online Gaming Draft Rules

In News Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) proposed an amendment to bring online gaming under the ambit of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. About Draft Rules Dispute resolution mechanism: A three-tier dispute resolution mechanism, similar to that prescribed under the Information Technology Rules, 2021 […]

India and Austria’s agreement

In News India and Austria will sign a migration and mobility agreement. Major Highlights India will sign a “Comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement” (MMPA) with Austria. It has similar mobility agreements with France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Finland. Relevance:  India has been keen to finalise these agreements with European countries as a stepping […]

Croatia’s Entry into Schengen Zone

In News  Recently, Croatia adopted the euro currency and enter Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone after nearly a decade after joining the European Union. Croatia welcomes the Euro – a significant milestone for citizens and businesses alike, contributing to easier trade and investments, reduced transaction costs and increased financial stability overall. Schengen Zone  The border-free Schengen […]

A strong case exists for marriage equality

Context A recent statement by a Member of Parliament (MP) on same-sex marriages in India has once again stirred up the debate on marriage equality. About The MP stated that same-sex marriages are against the cultural ethos of India.  This is amidst a petition for marriage rights of same-sex couples (under the Special Marriage Act, […]

India – Saudi Arabia Relations

In News India and Saudi Arabia are recently in talks to sign a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) to obtain formal assistance from each other in investigations related to criminal cases. More about the news  India has so far signed MLATs with 45 countries and is also in talks to finalise MLATs with Italy and […]