In the 1990s, India liberalised industries and delegated sectoral governance to regulatory agencies. These organisations contributed to ensure a free and fair market. Following privatisation in 1990, the ‘Indian Regulator’ emerged as the sector’s ‘nurturer’. Private investment was encouraged by …
The Supreme Court ruled in the TMA Pai Foundation case that the ‘State’ will be the unit of determination for religious and linguistic minorities. The state government was also given the authority to control minority educational establishments. At the national …
Ttuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacteria which belongs to the Mycobacteriaceae family. Some Mycobacteria cause illnesses in humans such as tuberculosis and leprosy, while others infect a wide range of animals.The lungs (pulmonary TB) are the most common …
Separate secretariats for the two houses of Parliament are mandated under Article 98. It is founded on the idea that the secretariat should be separate from the executive branch. The Secretary-General is the equivalent of a Cabinet Secretary in terms …
‘Reasonable accommodation’ is a philosophy that promotes equality, allows positive rights to be granted, and prohibits discrimination based on disability, health, or personal beliefs. Its primary application is in the field of disability rights.It articulates the state’s and private parties’ …
According to government estimates, the Indian semiconductor market was worth ₹1.13 trillion in 2020, and is expected to touch ₹4.73 trillion by 2026. India can become a hub for semiconductor design, engineering research & design (R&D) solutions, and electronic manufacturing …
The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 was passed to safeguard plants and animals. The Director of Wildlife Preservation, as well as assistant directors and other officers reporting to him, are appointed by the federal government. State governments designate a Chief …
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently issued a policy proposal named “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022.” This draft’s policy aims are mostly commercial in nature. It aspires to drastically improve India’s capacity to leverage …
COVID-19 – possibly the largest pandemic the world has ever seen – led to an economic crisis probably more radical and global than ever before; as well as disruption of learning on an unprecedented scale. The pandemic caused a major …
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act of 2013 established Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States.These organisations are statutory entities with no constitutional standing. They act as a “ombudsman,” investigating charges of corruption against specific public officials and other relevant …