Source – Live Mint Synopsis – India has improved its ease of cross border trade ranking, the overall score is higher than many OECD nations and the average of the EU. Introduction India has made significant progress in the ease of cross-border trade as per the latest UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade… Continue reading India improves score in ease of cross-border trade
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What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy?
Source: Indian Express, Indian Express 2, Livemint Relevance: Implication of the Pegasus spyware issue Synopsis: The Pegasus scandal is a matter of grave concern for Indian democracy. Implications and future course of action. Implications of Pegasus spyware issue Allegations against Supreme Court: There are allegations that the phones of the woman who had complained of sexual harassment… Continue reading What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy?
Progressive drone policy that facilitates regtech
Source: Livemint, Business Standard Relevance: understanding various dimensions of the newly released draft drone rules Synopsis: Most important feature of draft drone rules 2021 is the stress on integrating technology with the regulatory framework (regtech) Regtech One of the most important features of the draft drone rules 2021 is how deeply technology has been integrated… Continue reading Progressive drone policy that facilitates regtech
The role that industry could play in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding industry’s role in furthering India’s outreach in Indo-Pacific Synopsis: Industry’s contribution towards bolstering India’s interests in the Indo-pacific in the light of the recently held Indo-pacific business summit. Background The geostrategic relevance of the Indo- Pacific expanse, has gained prominence over the past year. Nations are seeking to expand their engagement… Continue reading The role that industry could play in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach
Accepting radical otherness
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Religious tolerance is essential to preserve and protect Indian diversity. Synopsis: The U.S.-based Pew Research Center’s survey has thrown up an interesting finding on religious tolerance in India. Introduction: Pew Research Center has recently released the results of the survey titled ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. The survey takes a closer… Continue reading Accepting radical otherness
Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Source: The Hindu 1, The Hindu 2 Relevance: Possible future course of action for India after the recent revelations under Pegasus spyware issue. Synopsis: Dealing with the implications of the Pegasus spyware issue and the policy challenges involved in existing laws. Background Under the revelations made in the Pegasus spyware issue, it is clear that… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Source: Down To Earth Relevance – Healthy condition of discoms is necessary for ensuring proper electricity supply. Synopsis: Energy experts have urged a reassessment of the Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities being carried out on an annual basis since 2012 by the Power Finance Corp Ltd(PFCL). Background: Recently, the Integrated Ratings for State Power… Continue reading Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Making India a sporting nation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Improving India’s performance in Olympics Synopsis: Factors behind India’s sporting performance in Olympics, why it lags and steps to improve it. Factors governing performance There are many factors which are important in determining the performance of a nation in various sports. Beyond a threshold level, the average standard of living in… Continue reading Making India a sporting nation
The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
Source: The Hindu Relevance – School education needs drastic reforms to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on education. Synopsis: If school education revert to business as usual, India has to be prepared to confront a disaster in educational outcomes Introduction Schools have been closed for 16 months now, with no clarity on or a timeline for their… Continue reading The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
A more humane police force
Source: The Hindu Relevance: A healthy Police system is necessary to ensure a feeling of safety and security among the masses. Synopsis: Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens. This requires harmonizing the working environment of police personnel along with the fulfillment of their… Continue reading A more humane police force
