Source: Business Standard Contents1 What is the news?2 Why govt is considering changes?3 Background4 Concerns 5 Suggestions What is the news? The Centre is considering changes to the consumer protection rules on e-commerce that may include redrafting related party sales and clarity on flash sales, after consultation with industry and e-commerce players. Why govt is considering… Continue reading Centre mulls changes in draft e-commerce rules
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Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
Source: PIB What is the news? In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions stated various administrative reforms brought by the government, to encourage greater efficiency, to transparency and create corruption free governance by increasing accountability and reduce scope for discretion. Reforms Initiated Launch of… Continue reading Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
Explained: Status check on world climate
Source: Indian Express What is the news? In the last few weeks, the world has seen unexpected floods in Europe and China, record-breaking heat-waves in the United States, and deadly forest fires in Siberia, and Turkey and Greece. Amid gloomy predictions of a continued rise in the frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events,… Continue reading Explained: Status check on world climate
India’s schoolchildren need their childhood back
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the need to reopen schools and recommendations to open them. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Why do we need to reopen schools?4 ICMR recommendation to open schools:5 Suggestions to reopen schools: Synopsis: India needs to stop asking whether schools are safe and start acknowledging that in-person school is essential Introduction: Malls,… Continue reading India’s schoolchildren need their childhood back
Does bill scrapping retro tax go far enough? Worries are the no interest clause, later I-T interpretation
Source: The Hindu, The Indian Express and Times of India Relevance: This article explains issues with the 2012 amendment which provide retrospective taxation and the challenges with the recent bill. Synopsis: Delayed reset on retrospective tax is only the first step to regaining investor confidence Introduction: The government has recently introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Does bill scrapping retro tax go far enough? Worries are the no interest clause, later I-T interpretation
Widen met station network in Himalayas to better predict extreme weather: Panel
Source: Down to Earth, Down to Earth 2, Down to Earth 3 Relevance: Fighting the flood problem in India Synopsis: Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) presented its report in both the houses. A detailed look at its findings and the recommendations made. Context The report of the Standing Committee of Parliament (Water Resources) for… Continue reading Widen met station network in Himalayas to better predict extreme weather: Panel
How COVID-19 protocols can propagate social discrimination in India
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: To learn about the climate crisis and lessons from Covid-19 to avert it. Synopsis: Covid-19 has brought many changes in people’s behaviour. Similar such behaviour is needed to avert the climate crisis. Population and Climate crisis The pressure of the rising population is designated as a significant contributing factor to the… Continue reading How COVID-19 protocols can propagate social discrimination in India
Spreading disinflation over 2-3 years to reduce output loss, says RBI
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Addressing various issues ailing the financial sector of the Indian economy. Synopsis: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, other deputy governors took questions from the media and addressed the raging topics in the financial sector. Here is what he had to say regarding RBI’s view on various issues. On inflation Between 2016 and… Continue reading Spreading disinflation over 2-3 years to reduce output loss, says RBI
Harness power of nature-based solutions to fight climate crisis: G20 ministers
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Fighting climate change Synopsis: India can leverage the global best practices regarding Nature-based solutions (NbS) to fight against the climate crisis. Significance of NbS and discussion of its major roadblocks. Contents1 Background2 Nature-based solutions (NbS)3 Significance for India4 Major roadblocks Background In the recently concluded meeting of The environment, energy… Continue reading Harness power of nature-based solutions to fight climate crisis: G20 ministers
Prime Minister unveils strategy to boost exports
Source: Business Standard Introduction: The Prime Minister has spelt out a strategy to boost the export of goods from India while interacting with the Heads of Indian Missions abroad and stakeholders of trade and commerce virtually. India’s Exports Strategy: The PM pointed out four factors that are very important for accelerating outward shipments from India.… Continue reading Prime Minister unveils strategy to boost exports
