News: India aspires to become a $5-trillion economy. It is predicated on the growth of its international trade to $2 trillion by 2030 which is equally contributed by the merchandise and services sector. Contents1 About the Status of services and manufacturing sector2 What are the issues with the services sector? 3 Why does India need to… Continue reading Don’t ignore the services sector
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About the ban on single-use plastics: Plastic Challenge
News: The GoI notified the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021 in August last year. It prohibits 20 single-use plastic items by 2022. Contents1 About the rules 2021 2 Why is plastic a cause of concern? 3 Whether the nationwide single-use plastic ban beginning from today will be an effective counteraction? 4 What should be done? About the… Continue reading About the ban on single-use plastics: Plastic Challenge
GST: Five years stronger
News: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed its 5th year since its inception on 1 July 2017. Seventeen different laws were merged, and a single taxation system was brought in through the GST. It was first discussed in the report of the Kelkar Task Force on indirect taxes in 2003. Must read: Goods… Continue reading GST: Five years stronger
About NITI Aayog’s report on Gig and Platform workers: Platform economy
News: NITI Aayog has recently released a new policy brief titled “India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy.” What is “India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy” Report? Must read: India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy What are the challenges associated with the NITI Aayog report? Issues with compensation and protections in work: This is particularly for… Continue reading About NITI Aayog’s report on Gig and Platform workers: Platform economy
Do not weaken the anti-defection law
News: The political crisis in Maharashtra again created the debate on anti-defection law. Further, the Supreme Court intervention gave undue advantage to the dissident legislators. What is anti-defection law? Read here: “Nominated members” and “Anti-defection Law” in India Supreme Court of India has described the anti-defection law as “constitutional correctives against a legislatively perceived political evil… Continue reading Do not weaken the anti-defection law
One recruit, one salary – Agnipath Scheme
News: Recently, the government of India introduced a new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, Agnipath. Must read: Agnipath Scheme: Need, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise What are the advantages of Agnipath Scheme? From the 10th year onwards, Agnipath will yield 31,250 soldiers each year (25 per cent of 125,000) for extended service tenures. The… Continue reading One recruit, one salary – Agnipath Scheme
Selfish rich inequality hypothesis: The selfishness and graft of the rich drive inequality
News: In recent days, a ‘Selfish Rich Inequality Hypothesis’ has been proposed based on an analysis of the Gallup World Poll of 2018. Contents1 What is the selfish rich inequality hypothesis?2 What are the causes of this selfish rich inequality? 3 What are the pieces of evidence in support of the selfish rich inequality hypothesis?4 What… Continue reading Selfish rich inequality hypothesis: The selfishness and graft of the rich drive inequality
On reproductive rights, India’s MTP and Surrogacy Acts don’t go far enough
News: Recently, reproductive rights were overturned in the US through the Roe V. Wade judgment. Bodily autonomy and reproductive rights must be viewed from legal, medical, and social lenses. What are the challenges associated with MTP Act? The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021: The act is in reality far from ideal. (1)… Continue reading On reproductive rights, India’s MTP and Surrogacy Acts don’t go far enough
Amendment proposals for IT rules miss the main point
News: Recently, the Bombay and Madras high courts, ordered to stay the operation of the inter-ministerial appellate body that was to operate under the 2021 IT Rules. The body aims to monitor digital news publications and over-the-top (OTT) platforms. The court observed that this oversight mechanism threatens media independence or “rob the media of its… Continue reading Amendment proposals for IT rules miss the main point
Goods and Services Tax at five: The new regime’s journey so far
News: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed its 5th year since its inception on 1 July 2017. Recently, The 47th meeting of the GST Council has also taken place. Contents1 What is the reason for introducing GST?2 What is the reason for multiple tax slabs under GST?3 What is the status of GST… Continue reading Goods and Services Tax at five: The new regime’s journey so far
