Context: According to the National Judicial Data Grid, more than 5 crore cases are pending under different courts of India. Such a high number affects the speedy justice delivery in the country. In this context, concerns have been raised on …
Definition: The term “green technology” refers to devices, services, or processes that emit no or very few greenhouse gases (GHGs), are safe to use, and encourage a healthy and better climate for all forms of life. It aims at reducing …
Context The Supreme Court recognised that citizens have a right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change, saying it is intertwined with the fundamental rights to life and equality. Climate change in India Climate change is impacting …
Context The fourth round of Negotiations of the Global Plastics treaty failed to provide a timeline as to when plastic production was to halt. About the treaty The Global Plastics Treaty is an ambitious initiative involving at least 175 United …
Definition: Para diplomacy, also known as sub-state diplomacy, refers to the formal interactions and engagements between entities below the national level, such as regional or local governments, with foreign entities or governments, typically in pursuit of shared national goals or …
Background: India and the United States enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of cooperation, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests on a range of issues, and vibrant people-to-people contacts. The relationship is based on …
Background: As close neighbours, India and Nepal share unique ties of friendship and cooperation characterised by an open border and deep-rooted people-to-people contacts of kinship and culture. There has been a long tradition of free movement of people across the …
Free Trade Agreements(FTAs): Free Trade Agreements(FTAs) are arrangements between two or more countries or groups of countries that primarily agree to reduce or eliminate customs tariff and non tariff barriers on trade between them. FTAs normally cover trade in goods …
Definitions: Cyber Security: Cyber security is how individuals and organisations reduce the risk of cyber attack. Cyber security’s core function is to protect the devices we all use (smartphones, laptops, tablets and computers), and the services we access – both …
Definition: Menstrual leave enables a person to take time off from work when period symptoms make it difficult to perform work tasks. Several international organisations have promoted menstrual leave as a women’s right. For instance, an International Labour Organisation report, …