News: Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that daughters will have equal rights to their father’s property even prior to the enactment of the Hindu Succession Act (HSA) of 1956. How the judgement is a win for women’s right to inheritance? First, the daughter now can inherit property by inheritance and not by survivorship if… Continue reading Win for daughters: But more needed to ensure women’s property rights
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Environment Ministry’s plan to rank states draws ire
News Union Environment Ministry has recently brought out a proposal of ranking States on how quickly they could give environmental clearances to proposed infrastructure projects. Many environmentalists have objected to this step and also stated that it contravenes the basic principles of environmental regulation. What are State Environmental Impact Assessment Agencies (SEIAA) and What do they do? SEIAA consists of State officers… Continue reading Environment Ministry’s plan to rank states draws ire
Drop the IAS cadre rules amendments
News: Recently, the Union Government proposed to amend Rule 6 (Deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954. To know about the existing rules, proposed amendments, reasons for amendment, challenges and way forward Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise Source: This post is based… Continue reading Drop the IAS cadre rules amendments
Explained: The concern over 5G and flight safety
News: Air India and several other airlines have cancelled flights to the US. They are worried that the 5G roll-out there may affect aircraft and passenger safety, a concern raised by Boeing and Airbus in the past. Read more about the issue here; https://forumias.com/blog/why-5g-roll-outs-are-disrupting-flights-to-the-us/ How do flight radar altimeters help in safe flight operations? For… Continue reading Explained: The concern over 5G and flight safety
Should the government loosen its purse strings?
News: Experts discuss the perceived threats due to inflation and suggests what governments fiscal policy can do to contain inflation Some analysts believe that the government must limit its spending to prevent price rise from getting out of control. (Retail inflation is close to 6%, the wholesale inflation rate is in double digits). Other analysts,… Continue reading Should the government loosen its purse strings?
Say’s Law works: Supply does create its own demand
News: Supply-based interventions can help in increasing demand and thereby have a positive impact on the economy. That is why they are a popular public-policy choice. Contents1 What is “Says law”?2 Why supply-side interventions are significant?3 How India’s focus on infrastructure reinforces Say’s law?4 What is the way forward? What is “Says law”? It says… Continue reading Say’s Law works: Supply does create its own demand
Amazon’s legal entanglement in India offers a cautionary tale
News: Amazon’s legal dispute throws light on uncertainties, quality of legal and regulatory protection that investors face in India. Contents1 What is Amazon’s legal dispute?2 How is Amazon’s dispute different?3 How different interpretations by court is increasing uncertainty?4 What is the way forward? What is Amazon’s legal dispute? Recently, Amazon was fined by the Indian… Continue reading Amazon’s legal entanglement in India offers a cautionary tale
About the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021: Counting trees properly
News: The India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 has been released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). What is the Indian state of Forest Report 2021? ISFR 2021 shows an increase of 154 0 km² of Forest area. They also contain data on growing stocks, carbon stock, forest cover etc. The assessment is… Continue reading About the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021: Counting trees properly
Countering China: India’s long game with China and challenges posed by a ‘soft’ state
News: Chinese economy is more than five times of Indian size. Its defence capabilities are more than that of India. China is also eyeing global leadership in the field of IT, robotics, Artificial Intelligence etc. All these, place India at a great disadvantage. It is time that India should now act proactively for countering China. On… Continue reading Countering China: India’s long game with China and challenges posed by a ‘soft’ state
Ukraine Conflict: Why India needs to pay attention Russian military build-up in Ukraine
News: Russian military build-up near Ukraine can impose several implications for India. It can complicate India’s objectives vis-à-vis Russia, China, the US, Europe, and even Ukraine. Read here: India-Russia summit recognised that each needs the other, and that the drift in bilateral ties needs to be arrested What are the potential challenges which India has to face?… Continue reading Ukraine Conflict: Why India needs to pay attention Russian military build-up in Ukraine
