Source: Business Standard Relevance: Differences over water-sharing under Indus Water Treaty (IWT) Synopsis: Indian experts need to clarify exactly to what extent India is not yet using its fair share of waters from the three Eastern rivers namely, the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, and discuss it with Pakistani counterparts. Background On July 5, the Indian… Continue reading Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
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In the interest of the public
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Compulsory vaccination is legal and does not violate anyone’s fundamental rights. Background: In Registrar General v. State of Meghalaya, the Meghalaya High Court ruled that compulsory vaccination can’t be coerced by the state government. The government had ordered shopkeepers, local taxi drivers, and others to get the COVID-19 vaccines before they resume… Continue reading In the interest of the public
Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Article analyses impacts of large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Synopsis: The need of the hour is to put a halt to large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Can small hydropower plants offer a sustainable solution? Hydropower In India Hydropower is a renewable and non-polluting source of energy. In India,… Continue reading Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Changes to deposit insurance
Source: Indian Express , Live Mint Relevance: Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) bill will protect the interest of consumers. Synopsis: How the New Amendments to the Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act will help depositors cause? Background Recent events related to Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank, Yes Bank, and Lakshmi Vilas Bank have… Continue reading Changes to deposit insurance
Integrated approach for EVs
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Electric Vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. A better policy for their promotion is required. Synopsis: A reduction in Customs duty wouldn’t solely boost the Electric Vehicles (EV) sector, the government needs to adopt an integrated approach towards it. Background: Indian cities are among the most polluted in the… Continue reading Integrated approach for EVs
One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Source: Indian express Relevance: Police reforms are necessary to ensure a just criminal justice system. Synopsis: Several state governments have passed Police Acts that are against the Supreme Court verdict on police reforms, and Centre too, has failed to legislate a model Act. Thus, there is a need to focus on the idea of… Continue reading One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
Source: Times of India Relevance: The article is related to civil service reforms in India. Synopsis: Administrative reforms can only be delivered by a change in executive goals, not by a change in personnel. Background: There is a new attempt at administrative reform on the anvil. SD Shibulal has reportedly been appointed chairman of a… Continue reading Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Source: The Hindu and Business Standard Relevance: The DICGC Bill provide big relief to small depositors Synopsis: The Union Cabinet has cleared the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill, 2021 which will allow depositors to withdraw up to Rs 5 lakh in 90 days. About the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill,… Continue reading Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Private partners could help RBI run a digital currency
Source: Livemint Relevance: Issues in the implementation of a retail CBDC Synopsis: A two-tiered model for retail issuance of CBDC should be implemented by India. Issues involved and the way forward. Background Recently, a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that RBI is working on a “phased implementation strategy” for the… Continue reading Private partners could help RBI run a digital currency
Govt must not micromanage
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights lacunas in present government policies for industrial development. Synopsis: The Centre should focus on a broad policy framework rather than micromanaging the industrial and developmental activities of States. Background At present, the Union government has adopted the approach of micromanagement of industrial policy and to develop activities that… Continue reading Govt must not micromanage
