Category: GS 2
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.
Global Nuclear Order (GNO)
Formed during the tense period of the Cold War, the GNO has managed to maintain its stability. However, it is now experiencing challenges due to shifts in global politics.
Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023 and OTT
The government’s OTT oversight | The Hindu
Criminal Law Reforms
President Draupadi Murmu gave her assent to the three new criminal code bills, which were cleared by Parliament last week.
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
The Telecommunications Act, 2023
The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, received the assent of the President and the bill has now been enacted into law.
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 – 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.
The Gujral Doctrine
India’s relations with its neighbors are undergoing a transformative phase, prompting a retrospective examination of the factors that have shaped its ties with the immediate neighborhood.
Increasing Crimes against Women
According to the National Crime Record Bureau’s annual report, there was a 4% increase in crimes against women in 2022 compared to 2021.
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.