Source: ToI Relevance: Issue of retrospective taxation Synopsis: The repeal of the retrospective tax decision helps to minimize the risk of authorities taking harmful and unpredictable decisions. Contents1 Background2 Introduction3 Adverse impact of Retrospective taxation4 Positives of curb on Retrospective taxation Background Read Here: Retrospective taxation and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill – Explained Introduction It… Continue reading Tax certainty is critical if the economy is to attract enough capital
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The foreign stimulus
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Foreign money pouring into the start-up universe may finally provide the stimulus to the economy that the government was unable to provide. This money would help the country to achieve a sustained growth rate of 7% for the coming years. Background: The Indian start-up scene is on fire. In the first six… Continue reading The foreign stimulus
Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Nuclear energy Development in India. Synopsis: A picture of the slow progress of greenfield projects under the Indo-US nuclear deal. Current scenario of some projects. Background Signed in 2005, the 123 agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of India is known as the Indo-US nuclear… Continue reading Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Protection from Police
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights the police actions on vulnerable people and steps to stop the custodial deaths Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Problems with these provisions:4 What needs to be done? Synopsis: The CJI has raised concerns over the threat of human rights issues in police custody. CJI’s remarks should expedite steps to stop custodial torture.… Continue reading Protection from Police
Misinformation through Feminist Lens
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understand misinformation against women Synopsis: The Internet has empowered society, but also created a new threat of disinformation against women. This needs a detailed analysis as a healthy democracy should empower and protect the entire society. Contents1 About the misinformation on Gender:2 Major problems:3 Examples of Feminist movements:4 Way Forward: About the… Continue reading Misinformation through Feminist Lens
A caste census will serve no clear worthy purpose
Source: LiveMint Relevance: Understand the challenges with the caste census in India. Synopsis: There are proposals to revive the caste-based census in the National Census of 2021. But introducing them is not easy, and the caste census has certain challenges. Contents1 Introduction2 Why do certain sections favour such a move?3 What are the challenges surrounding… Continue reading A caste census will serve no clear worthy purpose
Migration from factories to farms, a sign of distress
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Periodic Labour Force Survey:4 Key Findings of the Survey:5 Analyzing the Key Findings: Synopsis: The government’s Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report shows a sharp increase in employment in agriculture. It has increased to 45.6% in 2019-20, compared to 42.5% of the total employment in 2018-19. This is… Continue reading Migration from factories to farms, a sign of distress
Pegasus scandal points to the making of a surveillance state in India
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding increasing state surveillance in India, measures to safeguard privacy. Synopsis: There seems to be a concerted effort to create a surveillance state, monitor free flow of information and use technology to control instead of empowering citizens. Increasing rate of surveillance in India and measures that must be taken to counter… Continue reading Pegasus scandal points to the making of a surveillance state in India
Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Resolving issues with the discom-sector. Synopsis: The Central government is facing opposition to the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021 even before it is introduced in Parliament. Examining key concerns being raised. Context West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister requesting that the Bill not be brought before Parliament claiming… Continue reading Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding the Afghan issue from a regional perspective. Synopsis: Importance of the Gulf countries in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan. Background The Taliban has been making rapid advances across Afghanistan by resorting to widespread violence since the US began withdrawing its troops from the country on May 1. The US has… Continue reading The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
