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What are concerns related to Uttarakhand’s UCC scheme of things?

[1] Exception to tribes: UCC was brought for bringing uniformity in codes. But It applies to all residents of Uttarakhand except the tribal community which constitutes 2.9% of the State’s population. The community has been averse to a UCC from the very beginning.

[2] Regulating live in relationship: The Registrar has to be kept informed about live in relationship. In case either of the partners is less than 21 years old, the declaration will also be sent to their parents or guardians.

[3] Restricting polygamy: One of the conditions stipulated for a valid marriage is that neither party should have “a spouse living at the time of the marriage” thus prohibiting practices such as bigamy or polygamy. It is deemed as transgressing into cultural sphere of some community.

[4] Extra-territorial jurisdiction: The Bill imposes an obligation on all heterosexual couples (irrespective of whether they are residents of Uttarakhand or not) to register their live-in relationships by submitting a “statement” to the concerned Registrar.

[5] Violating fundamental rights: Section 28 prohibits the initiation of divorce proceedings unless one year has elapsed since the date of marriage.

One of the benefits of maintaining close ties with China. China provided a space through SCO to start negotiation between India and Pakistan and breaking the ice that has been building since 2008 Mumbai attack.

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Kautilya says that King should not punish any culprit directly. Instead, culprit should be punished through subordinates. In the same fashion, the US doesn't directly threaten any state. Instead, she uses her allies like Canada, Pakistan etc to pressurize India.

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India-Canada relations is witnessing new low.

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UN findings over Israel-Hamas clashes

On this note, India provided passive support to Israel by not signing letter.

What India should keep in mind while looking at policy options in Myanmar?

[1] Cross border terrorism: The inflow of refugees into Mizoram and Manipur has risen. There is also greater activism of Myanmar-based anti-India insurgents indulging in illegal activities along the border.

[2] Establishing communication link: Communication links with certain components of the resistance such as the Chin National Army, Arakan Army and the NUG need to be established, as they gain the upper hand in battles against the military in areas bordering India.

[3] A strong message for democratic spirit: A strong message of the need for cessation of violence and restoration of normalcy should be relayed to both the government and the resistance.

[4] Conveying peace conclave: India should consider convening a Peace Conclave of senior officials from the member states of the Quad and the ASEAN Troika comprising Indonesia, Laos and Malaysia. The conclave can make a dispassionate evaluation of the situation and offer Myanmar a blueprint and practical assistance.

[5] Freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi: Seeking immediate freedom for Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from her unjustified solitary confinement should be a key element in the calculus of the conclave. Ms. Suu Kyi, who is still the most popular leader, holds the key to unlocking a better future.

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Ms. Kamboj presented the ‘G4 model’ on behalf of Brazil, Germany, Japan and India for debate, dialogue and finally negotiations. The proposals elicited strong support from wider UN members.

(1) The G4 model proposes that the Security Council’s membership increase from the current 15 to 25-26, by adding six permanent and four or five non-permanent members.

(2) Among the six new permanent members, two each are proposed to be from African states and Asia Pacific states, one from Latin American and Caribbean states; and one from Western European and Other states.

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