News: With over 117 crore telecom users and more than 82 crore internet subscribers, India is one of the fastest-growing markets for digital consumers. Top smartphone manufacturers in India have already released phones with 5G capability. Now it is time for the government to improve digital infrastructure, especially optic fibre manufacturing to facilitate smoother implementation of… Continue reading 5G technology will soon be here. India must prepare
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Straddling cooperation and challenges at BRICS
News: Recently, the BRICS Summit was held virtually. It included a high-level dialogue on global development. About the BRICS It was established to promote the global south cooperation mechanism. It was needed for both the strategic and economic purpose. For example, shielding from the domino effect of Western geo-economic compulsions and decisions. Developments so far before… Continue reading Straddling cooperation and challenges at BRICS
The essence of time – Judicial intervention should strengthen anti-defection law, not undermine it
News: Recently, The Supreme Court granted time until July 12 to dissident legislators in the Maharashtra Assembly to reply to the Deputy Speaker’s notice under the anti-defection law. The political crisis in Maharashtra has brought focus back on the anti-defection law. What is anti-defection law? Read more: “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India What are… Continue reading The essence of time – Judicial intervention should strengthen anti-defection law, not undermine it
Bring the shine back on government jobs
News: At present, India has been witnessing a number of protests across the country over the Agnipath scheme. Some Facts and figures related to Unemployment problem in India According to the NCRB, an Indian citizen died of suicide every hour due to joblessness, poverty or bankruptcy in 2019. As per the government reports, about 25,000… Continue reading Bring the shine back on government jobs
G7 is trying hard not to be yesterday’s club
News: Recently, the G7 meeting was concluded in Bavaria in Germany. It was an important meeting since it took place against the backdrop of the Ukraine war, the challenge of post-pandemic economic recovery and the eternal issue of climate change. The G7 final communique It said that there is no legal basis for China’s expansive… Continue reading G7 is trying hard not to be yesterday’s club
The art and science of managing inflation
News: In recent weeks, the conduct of monetary policy in India has been severely criticized by economists. About the Monetary Policy Committee The primary objective of the Monetary policy Committee is its flexible inflation-targeting mandate. What have been the lacunas in MPC policies? One, there has been an unnecessary delay in changing priorities from supporting… Continue reading The art and science of managing inflation
Sushil Kumar Modi writes: The online marketplace is skewed in favour of big players and hurts small businesses and consumers
News: The proliferation of a wide range of e-commerce platforms has created convenience and increased consumer choice. But, the online aggregator platforms have damaged large segments of small and medium businesses and favour the domination of a few big platforms. Across the world, small businesses are suffering from the unethical practices and unequal bargaining power… Continue reading Sushil Kumar Modi writes: The online marketplace is skewed in favour of big players and hurts small businesses and consumers
Go beyond supply curbs to squeeze plastic waste
News: India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is set to prohibit the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution and sale of single-use items w.e.f. 1 July, 2022. What are the problems with plastic? The plastic waste disposal has led to large-scale invasion in the natural environment. The entire ecosystems are at threat of being choked by the… Continue reading Go beyond supply curbs to squeeze plastic waste
Market reality is catching up to the tech startup ecosystem
News: In recent years, India has been witnessing the growth of the start-up ecosystem which has been in overdrive for the past few years. What are the factors that have led to growth in the start-ups in India? On the supply side, the start-ups were able to find cheap money, and they also benefitted from… Continue reading Market reality is catching up to the tech startup ecosystem
Sedition needs a clear definition for it to be retained in law books
News: India is often referred to as the world’s largest democracy. However, even a mild form of constructive criticism could interpretatively fall within the penal ambit of Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code. What is Sedition Law? Must read: Sedition Law in India (Section 124A IPC) – Explained, pointwise About the history of Section… Continue reading Sedition needs a clear definition for it to be retained in law books
