Category: Editorial Analysis
Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India?
A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.
Why international law matters
Recent war situations, from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict to the invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate the crucial importance of international law in maintaining world order and promoting global peace.
A look at Project Tiger – 50 years on
As India completes 50 years of Project Tiger, the article paints a nuanced picture of India’s tiger conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges of balancing the needs of tigers with the needs of the people who share their habitat
The hollowing out of the antidefection law
Amidst ongoing general elections in various states and the impending Lok Sabha election, it is crucial to examine the difficulties and intricacies associated with anti-defection law
India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence
As Budget 2024-25 is currently in the planning stages, discussing India’s defense sector is pertinent, especially in the context of allocating funds for defense
The Prevention of Money Laundering Act
The enforcement of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, has sparked concerns, particularly following the Supreme Court of India’s unconventional interpretation in the case of Vijay Madanlal Choudhary and Ors vs Union of India and Ors, and the apprehensions about disproportionate application and alleged misuse of its provisions.
India’s ethanol conundrum
As over 100 nations committed to tripling the worldwide renewable energy capacity by 2030 during COP28 in Dubai, India finds itself navigating a delicate balance in meeting its ethanol blending target
India’s Green Future through BioCNG
The Hindu editorial based on “Biogas can fuel a green economy”
India – Oman Relations
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman, is currently on a state visit to India—his inaugural trip to the country since assuming office in January 2020.
Patent exclusions
In the patent landscape, including pharmaceutical patents, defining precise boundaries for patent protection is vital for communicating the granted rights of specific inventions to stakeholders. However, complications arise, especially with provisions like those in Section 3 of the Patent Act, necessitating focused clarification.
Kashmir; Past, Present and the Future
The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.
India’s Growing Neighbourhood Dilemmas
Present-day India grapples with formidable challenges in its relationships with neighboring countries, further compounded by the emergence of a newfound superpower in its vicinity—an unprecedented situation in its historical trajectory.