A POLICY ROAD MAP TO TACKLE COVID-19
Policy Concerns Policies to address the worldwide crisis brought about by COVID-19 must satisfy three criteria: They must aim to minimise the loss of life directly resulting from the disease, while recognising that there remain deep uncertainties about its true nature. They must restore the elements of economic and social life as soon as possible, […]
VIRTUAL, YET OPEN: IMPROVING JUDICIAL PROCESSES
Why in news? Amidst the national lockdown, the Supreme Court and several other courts have been holding virtual proceedings. A question of concern to the Bar is whether virtual courts have become the “new normal” and whether it means a move away from the idea of open courts towards technology-based administration of justice without the […]
THE SCRIPT OF DISRUPTION AND A NEW ORDER
Introduction: The Disruption The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented, involving as it does far too many variables. Pandemics have often changed the world and reshaped human society. Empires have collapsed. There is already concern that a diminution in human values could occur, and with this, the concept of an international community might well cease to exist. […]
PIB 3rd May
Contents Procurement of Minor Forest Produce Bamboo resources in India PROCUREMENT OF MINOR FOREST PRODUCE Focus: GS-II Agriculture Why in news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has advised all states to speed up procurement operations for Minor Forest Produceto support the Tribals especially in the backdrop if situation created by COVID-19 and also keeping in […]