Synopsis: Recently, a clash erupted between the Australian government and Facebook. The big Techs in Australia are opposing the Fee to media companies for using their content. Background Recently, the Australian government has proposed the ‘News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020’. The bill aims to make Google and Facebook pay to… Continue reading A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges
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Judicial Review and Public Protests in India
Synopsis: The timely judicial review of the constitutional validity of laws would have reduced the number of protests in India. Background: In the Shaheen Bagh protest case, in 2020, SC held that there is no absolute right to protest and public spaces cannot be occupied and that too indefinitely. It affects the right of the… Continue reading Judicial Review and Public Protests in India
Factors affecting present inflation level in India
Synopsis: The recent January 2021 retail inflation data provides relief to monetary authorities. Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 4.06% which is a desired outcome for ensuring macroeconomic stability. Background: The inflation had remained above the RBI’s threshold mark of 6% for six months till November. The ideal range of CPI is 2-6%. In January… Continue reading Factors affecting present inflation level in India
Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis
Synopsis: The COVID 19 pandemic has given an opportunity to India for combating other respiratory diseases like Tuberculosis (TB). The learnings from the pandemic can be used to control the spread of TB. Background: The first case of COVID 19 was reported on 30th January 2020. After that, the disease claimed the lives of 1,54,000… Continue reading Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis
Importance of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
Synopsis: NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover touched down on the Martian surface. The results of the experiment will determine the quest for life on Mars and the future manned mission to Mars. Introduction Perseverance mission is the most advanced, most expensive, and most sophisticated mobile laboratory sent to Mars. The results will determine the next… Continue reading Importance of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover
Conservation of migratory birds
Synopsis- Migratory birds are important for ecological balance. However, they are facing several threats, leading to their extinction. What are migratory birds? Bird migration is their regular seasonal movement. Birds fly hundreds and thousands of KMs to find the best habitats for feeding, breeding, and raising their young ones. Migratory birds come to India from… Continue reading Conservation of migratory birds
Issues in the draft rules for the Code on Social Security 2020
Synopsis – The Government drafted the rules for the Code on Social Security 2020 without considering growing informal workforce. Introduction: During the Budget, Finance Minister highlighted the implementation of the four labour codes. Budgetary Allocation for the MSME sector this year was Rs.15700 Crores. This is more than double the amount allotted last year. This… Continue reading Issues in the draft rules for the Code on Social Security 2020
Issues in Taxing PF contribution
Synopsis: By taxing the income of PF contributions over 2.5 lakhs, the government wants to restrict High net-worth individuals (HNIs) who are using the social welfare scheme as a tax haven. Though it is well-intended, it has many ambiguities. Read More – Budget proposes tax on EPF interest|ForumIAS Blog Background The Union Budget 2021 has… Continue reading Issues in Taxing PF contribution
Balancing freedom of speech and national security
Synopsis: The government warned Twitter over its reluctance in following the executive order for blocking of information. However, the focus should be on balancing free speech and national security. Background The government used its power under Section 69A of the information and technology act to block information on the Micro-blogging site. This section allows the… Continue reading Balancing freedom of speech and national security
A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’
Synopsis: The government has come up with an integrated health and well-being budget for 2021-22. It would help meet the current and upcoming challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The pandemic struck India in March 2020 and exposed the vulnerabilities of the Indian health care system. Although India’s performance in tackling the pandemic was… Continue reading A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’
