News: Recently, the government has issued a new policy on accreditation of journalists, drafted by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). Contents1 What does the policy say?2 What are the eligibility criteria for accreditation?3 How does accreditation help?4 What are the concerns associated with these rules? What does the policy say? One, it lays down… Continue reading Stricter policy for accreditation of journalists, and the concerns
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Safeguarding childhoods from online harm during COVID-19 and beyond
News: Recently on 8th February, safer internet day was celebrated. It reminds to analyse internet’s impact on children while providing uninterrupted learning during the pandemic but also exposing them to several online risks How pandemic has increased online risks for children? One, during the lockdown, children did not have option of outdoor games, and it… Continue reading Safeguarding childhoods from online harm during COVID-19 and beyond
E-fasting can minimize E-waste
News: Electronic (e-waste) is emerging as a serious public health and environmental issue globally in this century. Why is e- waste generated and how different countries fare on the e-waste generation metric? When obsolete devices are replaced by new devices due to the advent of new technologies, this, in turn, results in electronic waste. United States… Continue reading E-fasting can minimize E-waste
Notes for India as the digital trade juggernaut rolls on
News: In December 2021, Australia, Japan, and Singapore, have stated that they might schieve convergence on more issues linked to the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on e-commerce by the end of 2022. These 4 countries are co-convenors of the Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on e-commerce. How present rules existing on digital trade progressed? In the… Continue reading Notes for India as the digital trade juggernaut rolls on
Land rights to women: Despite Courts, The Plot Is Against Daughters
News: Recently, the Supreme court ruled that if a male Hindu dies without a will, his self-acquired property will pass by succession, and a daughter would be entitled to inherit such property even under Hindu law. Why the land ownership is critical for women’s empowerment? Various organizations like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International… Continue reading Land rights to women: Despite Courts, The Plot Is Against Daughters
Union budget 2022-23: Is India‘s Rs 13,700 cr space budget enough?
News: Budget allocation to the space sector in the Union Budget 2022-23, attracts reactions from the experts. Contents1 What is the expert’s view on the allocation of resources for the space?2 What is India’s position in global space?3 What are the upcoming missions of ISRO?4 How the collaboration with the private sector can help ISRO?… Continue reading Union budget 2022-23: Is India‘s Rs 13,700 cr space budget enough?
Why Union Budget 2022-23 falls short in addressing gaps to build disaster resilience
News: The budgetary allocations under relief on natural calamities and MGNREGA are not up to mark. This can affect India in building disaster resilience. Contents1 Why is the allocation provided under disaster resilience is not enough?2 Why there is a need to review the disaster funds?3 What steps should the government adopt in its disaster relief… Continue reading Why Union Budget 2022-23 falls short in addressing gaps to build disaster resilience
A self-reliant Pharma Industry
News: As pharmaceuticals industry is a key sector for the Atmanirbhar Bharat programme, Government introduced Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in this sector. A prime objective was to reduce import dependence on Active Pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), Drug Intermediaries (DIs), and Key Starting Materials (KSM. However, response to the scheme has not met expectations. What is PLI… Continue reading A self-reliant Pharma Industry
Poor drafting – on amendments to the Customs Act
News: Budget 2022-23 has proposed to amend the Customs Act. It will criminalize the publishing of any information relating to the value or classification or quantity of goods entered for export from India, or import into India, or the details of the exporter or importer of such goods. What is the objective of the proposed… Continue reading Poor drafting – on amendments to the Customs Act
IAS cadre rules: Upsetting the Centre-state balance
News: The proposed changes in IAS cadre rules has the potential to create a rift between Centre and State relations. How the IAS is related to both the centre and state? Read here: Link between IAS and the federal structure of India, Why did the centre propose the amendments to the deputation of cadre officers? Read here: Why… Continue reading IAS cadre rules: Upsetting the Centre-state balance
