Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the implications of US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Synopsis: Regional powers now have the burden of managing the military vacuum created by the US retreat in Afghanistan. Introduction: The two developments have moved Afghanistan into the court of regional powers. These are: The speedy withdrawal of US troops from… Continue reading Regional powers and the Afghanistan question
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Dispelling myths about capital dumping would serve India well
Source: Live Mint Relevance: This article highlights the importance of big e-commerce companies for Indian economy. Synopsis: Proponents of ‘capital dumping’ conveniently ignore the role that e-commerce plays in economic growth. Background Currently, foreign e-commerce marketplaces are allegedly indulging in ‘capital dumping’. Such allegations are leveled by some interest groups. However, the allegation will be detrimental… Continue reading Dispelling myths about capital dumping would serve India well
How India can face the tidal wave of marine plastic?
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Ways to tackle marine plastic pollution. Synopsis: Plastic waste contributes to pollution on a major scale. Some solid steps are required to handle it. Plastic waste Data The extensive use of plastic in India has reached a critical point, which should concern everyone. The Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Annual… Continue reading How India can face the tidal wave of marine plastic?
Courts, protect media: IT rules attack media’s core freedom. Judges should see legal challenges to rules in that light
Source: Times of India Relevance: New IT rules are aimed at regulating media and address the Challenges to internal security. Synopsis: New IT rules that apply indiscriminately to all digital content are facing a slew of legal challenges from news agencies. News agencies and the IT Rules: Recently, in a petition brought by the National Broadcasters… Continue reading Courts, protect media: IT rules attack media’s core freedom. Judges should see legal challenges to rules in that light
Did central planning end in July 1991?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Understanding issues involved with central planning Synopsis: Regulation in India has often tilted towards central planning. There is too much control vested with regulators in India, RBI’s recent decision to ban the storage of customer card data is just one such example. Market economy vs central planning In a market economy,… Continue reading Did central planning end in July 1991?
Shaping a trilateral as Rome looks to the Indo-Pacific
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India-Italy-Japan trilateral and Indo-Pacific are important topics in International Relations Synopsis: India-Italy-Japan trilateral cooperation has the potential to improve Indo-Pacific. India in Indo-Pacific: One of the signs of India’s growing centrality in the Indo-Pacific strategic architecture is its burgeoning engagement with key western nations. The growth of India’s weight in Indo-Pacific affairs… Continue reading Shaping a trilateral as Rome looks to the Indo-Pacific
A ride to safety
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Teachers and their health are essential for the development of education in India. Synopsis: Teachers has to be included in the vaccination campaigns as a front line worker. Contents1 Teachers during the pandemic:2 Recognising teachers as front line workers:3 Need to recognise teachers as front line workers:4 About the UNESCO-UBER Collaboration: Teachers… Continue reading A ride to safety
Constitutional crisis in Uttarakhand – Explained
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Relevance: Understanding the recent constitutional crisis in Uttarakhand Synopsis: Uttarakhand Chief Minister resigned recently. Various constitutional issues involved and the probable future course of action by Election Commission of India Contents1 Background2 Constitutional position3 Can ECI hold by-polls (elections) in this case?4 Has the EC ever certified that an election… Continue reading Constitutional crisis in Uttarakhand – Explained
Game changer: Making sense of open source software in digital economy
Source: The Business Standard Relevance: Open source software can provide many advantages to the government. Synopsis: Open source software has many advantages and can save huge public money. CoWIN is the digital platform for the Covid-19 vaccination drive. Earlier this month, the government said that India would allow CoWIN to be an open-source for all countries… Continue reading Game changer: Making sense of open source software in digital economy
WhatsApp’s tactical retreat
Source – Business Standard Synopsis –Need of Personal Data Protection law to safeguard citizens’ right to privacy. Contents1 Introduction –2 Concerns related to Whatsapp new TOS-3 Effect of WhatsApp’s new ToS in other countries-4 Way forward- Introduction – Last year, WhatsApp announced its controversial terms and privacy policy. It required users to accept the terms… Continue reading WhatsApp’s tactical retreat
