Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint Relevance: Understanding the potential negative impact of cyberthreats and ways to counter them. Synopsis: Cyberthreats need to be countered with a deeper understanding of cyber technologies. Short term remedies won’t work. Contents1 Background2 Negative impact of the cybertechnology3 Why we need to act against Cyber threats?4 Suggestions Background Pegasus… Continue reading The Pegasus nightmare
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Shared values: On India and the U.S.
Source: The Hindu, TOI, Business Standard Relevance: Indo-US relationship post-US exit from Afghanistan Synopsis: India and US have their differences when it comes to the Afghan peace process. A strong Indo-US partnership in tech sector should be the way forward to out-compete China. Contents1 Background2 Difference of views3 Views on QUAD4 Taliban-China5 India’s future strategy… Continue reading Shared values: On India and the U.S.
Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Differences over water-sharing under Indus Water Treaty (IWT) Synopsis: Indian experts need to clarify exactly to what extent India is not yet using its fair share of waters from the three Eastern rivers namely, the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, and discuss it with Pakistani counterparts. Contents1 Background2 Water sharing as per… Continue reading Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
In the interest of the public
Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Compulsory Vaccination: 4 Can India go for compulsory vaccination?5 Suggestions: Synopsis: Compulsory vaccination is legal and does not violate anyone’s fundamental rights. Background: In Registrar General v. State of Meghalaya, the Meghalaya High Court ruled that compulsory vaccination can’t be coerced by the state government. The government had ordered shopkeepers, local… Continue reading In the interest of the public
Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Article analyses impacts of large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Synopsis: The need of the hour is to put a halt to large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Can small hydropower plants offer a sustainable solution? Hydropower In India Hydropower is a renewable and non-polluting source of energy. In India,… Continue reading Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Changes to deposit insurance
Source: Indian Express , Live Mint Relevance: Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) bill will protect the interest of consumers. Synopsis: How the New Amendments to the Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act will help depositors cause? Contents1 Background2 What is deposit insurance?3 How will the changes benefit account holders?4 Who pays for this insurance?… Continue reading Changes to deposit insurance
Integrated approach for EVs
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Electric Vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. A better policy for their promotion is required. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Government initiatives for EVs:4 Other issues with EVs: Synopsis: A reduction in Customs duty wouldn’t solely boost the Electric Vehicles (EV) sector, the government needs to adopt an integrated approach towards… Continue reading Integrated approach for EVs
One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Source: Indian express Relevance: Police reforms are necessary to ensure a just criminal justice system. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Need for One Nation, One Police:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Several state governments have passed Police Acts that are against the Supreme Court verdict on police reforms, and Centre too, has failed to legislate a model Act. Thus,… Continue reading One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
Source: Times of India Relevance: The article is related to civil service reforms in India. Synopsis: Administrative reforms can only be delivered by a change in executive goals, not by a change in personnel. Background: There is a new attempt at administrative reform on the anvil. SD Shibulal has reportedly been appointed chairman of a… Continue reading Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Source: The Hindu and Business Standard Relevance: The DICGC Bill provide big relief to small depositors Contents1 Synopsis: 2 About the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill, 20213 What is DICGC and how it will function?4 What is Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF)?5 Significance of the changes:6 Challenges: Synopsis: The Union Cabinet has cleared the Deposit… Continue reading Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
