News: Recently, hearings are going on a petition to criminalize marital rape. Must read: Explained: The debate over marital rape What arguments have been presented against marital rape? Some call it anti-civilizational law. The argument of its misuse is also presented. Many cases of false filing of cases of sexual abuse have been reported by… Continue reading What arguments in marital rape case reveal about insecurity of patriarchy
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Back to nature: Immense need for crop diversification and role of agroforestry
News: This article discusses how crop diversification can help in dealing with numerous issues faced by the Indian agriculture and how agroforestry can add to it. What are the issues associated with Indian Agriculture? One, farmers face numerous challenges and climatic vagaries during agricultural production, such as untimely rainfall, stone hail, drought, flood etc. Other… Continue reading Back to nature: Immense need for crop diversification and role of agroforestry
Reducing edible oil imports
News: Government has extended the stockholding curbs on oilseeds and edible oils. This may prove to be harmful for India’s vision of boosting the output of oilseeds to reduce dependence on imports for edible oils. Why is this step harmful for the economy’s health? Wrong signal to market: Economic Survey has also cautioned against such knee-jerk… Continue reading Reducing edible oil imports
RBI shouldn’t rush the launch of India’s official digital rupee
News: Rushing the implementation of a digital rupee is fraught with unnecessary risks. What are the advantages and associated issues of a CBDC? Advantages: – As researcher Bhargavi Zaveri observes, depositors at 21 Indian lenders have been restricted from withdrawing their funds due to bank distress in the last few years. A CBDC will mitigate… Continue reading RBI shouldn’t rush the launch of India’s official digital rupee
INDIA’S FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTO TAX STILL NEEDS WORK
News: The recent decision to tax Cryptocurrency by 30% has received mixed reactions. A more robust regulatory framework is needed. Has India legitimized Cryptocurrency? No. Tax law, by nature, cannot legitimise transactions or commodities. The understanding that India has proposed a tax on cryptocurrency and hence legitimized it, is, therefore, flawed. How Virtual Digital Assets… Continue reading INDIA’S FRAMEWORK FOR CRYPTO TAX STILL NEEDS WORK
Stricter policy for accreditation of journalists, and the concerns
News: Recently, the government has issued a new policy on accreditation of journalists, drafted by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). What does the policy say? One, it lays down guidelines on how PIB accreditation will be granted to journalists. Two, it has introduced a new section about reasons that can result in the suspension… Continue reading Stricter policy for accreditation of journalists, and the concerns
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
