Synopsis: National Digital Health Mission aims to build digital health infrastructure in India. But there are many hurdles in developing comprehensive digital health data. Introduction: Recently on Independence Day, our Prime Minister announced National Digital Health Mission. The Mission aims to develop the backbone for integrated digital health infrastructure in India. Developing countries with significant… Continue reading Prerequisites for Developing Digital Health Data
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Why Criticisms of New IT Rules 2021 are illogical?
Synopsis: The new IT rules 2021, are not discretionary or arbitrary. These rules are aimed towards creating a level playing field. Introduction: Recently, the government introduced the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The rules have the potential to transform the online media platforms to fit into the Indian ecosystem. Few important… Continue reading Why Criticisms of New IT Rules 2021 are illogical?
Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal
Synopsis: Resolution of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) issue is the foremost challenge for Biden administration. It is also very important for a peaceful world. Introduction: Former US president (Mr Trump) revoked the JCPOA or Iran nuclear deal in 2018. After that Iran also resumed its nuclear program. So the US under the current Biden… Continue reading Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal
Issue of Digital Services Tax between India and US – Explained
Table of contents What is Digital Services Tax (DST)? Why India introduced the Digital Service Tax? What are the accusations mentioned by the US? What India said in reply? What are the concerns associated with DST? Suggestions Recently the U.S. determined India’s Digital Services Tax (DST) as discriminatory. It concluded that the DST is causing… Continue reading Issue of Digital Services Tax between India and US – Explained
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021
Introduced: Lok Sabha (2nd March 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (17th March 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (16th March 2021) Present status: Received assent on 25th Mar 2021 and converted to act Ministry: Health and Family Welfare Table of contents: What is the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act 1971? Need for the Amendment Salient provisions of… Continue reading Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021
DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
Introduced: Lok Sabha (8th July 2019) Present status: Standing Committee gave its report on 3rd Feb 2021 Ministry: Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Need for such DNA Technology Bill in India: First, countries having such legislation like the USA, have proved a significant increase in conviction rate. According to NCRB, India’s conviction rate is… Continue reading DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
Green Energy Initiatives in Budget 2021- Explained
Green energy initiatives are one of the most focused sectors in Budget 2021. India is already the 4th largest country in terms of total Renewable Energy installed capacity in the world. With the help of budgetary allocation and private participation, India has all the chances to be a global leader in green energy. But it… Continue reading Green Energy Initiatives in Budget 2021- Explained
Vehicle Scrappage Policy and the associated challenges: Explained
Recently, The Finance Minister announced the “Vehicle Scrapping Policy” in her Budget speech. The policy will phase out older, inefficient and polluting vehicles. Apart from that, the policy will also promote the use of more environment-friendly vehicles and reduce the oil import bill. But it is not an easy task and has a few challenges… Continue reading Vehicle Scrappage Policy and the associated challenges: Explained
What is USTR? What are their powers?
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is a government agency responsible for developing and recommending international trade policy to the US president. The USTR directly negotiate with foreign governments to create trade agreements, to resolve trade disputes, and to participate in global trade policy organizations. The US Trade Act gives the USTR… Continue reading What is USTR? What are their powers?
RBI sets up Reserve Bank Innovation Hub(RBIH)
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced the setting up of an Innovation Hub under the chairmanship of Kris Gopalakrishnan.It has also selected two entities for testing products under regulatory sandbox structure. Facts: Aim: To create an ecosystem that would focus on promoting access to financial services and products and will also promote financial inclusion. Features: The… Continue reading RBI sets up Reserve Bank Innovation Hub(RBIH)
