Synopsis: Recent controversy on recent farm laws highlights the importance of following parliamentary procedure not just in letter but in spirit as well. Introduction There are many benefits attached to the new farm laws for farmers and economy as well, still farm bills are facing heavy opposition. This situation could have been avoided by using… Continue reading Farm laws and Importance of parliamentary process in India
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EU’s new draft digital-services laws against dominance of big tech players
The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, recently presented two new draft digital-services laws that will affect how Big Tech operates. What are the new EU regulation laws? Digital Service Act– The focus of the Act is to create a single set of rules for the EU to keep users safe online, protect… Continue reading EU’s new draft digital-services laws against dominance of big tech players
India lost Retrospective taxation case to Cairn
Synopsis: In a 2nd setback after Vodafone case, Indian government has lost an International arbitration case to energy giant Cairn, on the issue of retrospective taxation. Introduction The Indian government has lost an international arbitration case to energy giant Cairn Plc over the retrospective levy of taxes, and has been asked to pay damages worth RS. 8000 crore to the… Continue reading India lost Retrospective taxation case to Cairn
Right to restitution for victims of crime
Synopsis: The Delhi High Court has secured the right to restitution for victims of crime, in a landmark judgment in Karan v. State N.C.T. of Delhi. Why this judgment is important Restitution involves ordering the accused to compensate victims of crime for their losses. Section 357 of the CrPC allows courts to order the accused to pay “compensation” to the… Continue reading Right to restitution for victims of crime
Importance and steps for‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic
Synopsis: EC should ensure ‘Free, fair and safe’ upcoming elections in the states of Kerala, Tamilnadu, West Bengal, Assam and Pondicherry (UT). Background Since the pandemic broken, Millions of people have exercised their political right to vote in more than 34 countries, including India (In Bihar). With the reappearance of a variant of covid virus in countries like Britain, human beings exposing… Continue reading Importance and steps for‘Free, fair and safe’ elections amid pandemic
Sci-Hub case: How scientific publishing works?
Synopsis: The recent case of Sci-hub filed by 3 scientific publishers in Delhi HC has highlighted the issues in scientific publishing. To under these issues, first we need to understand, how scientific publishing works. What is the Sci-Hub case ? Recently, three scientific publishers’ companies such as Elsevier, Wiley, and the American Chemical Society (ACS) have filed a… Continue reading Sci-Hub case: How scientific publishing works?
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Indian government has lost an arbitration case in Permanent Court of Arbitration, to energy giant Cairn Plc over the retrospective taxation, India has to pay damages worth Rs 8,842 crore ($1.2 billion) to the UK firm. This was a Second such case in which India lost with respect to retrospective taxation after the arbitration case… Continue reading Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
[Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Third week
Hello every one, We are posting Compilation of 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of December– Third week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of December – Third week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation – December, 2020 – Third week
Suranga Bawadi
Suranga Bawadi on World Monument Watch list News:Suranga Bawadi has been included in the World Monument Watch list for 2020 along with 24 other monuments from across the world. Facts: About Suranga Bawadi: Suranga Bawadi is an integral part of the ancient Karez system of supplying water through subterranean tunnels built during the Adil Shahi… Continue reading Suranga Bawadi
Elephant Bonds
Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas News:A High Level Advisory Group on Trade Policy(HLAG) headed by Surjit Bhalla has suggested that the Centre could bring up to $500 billion of black money if it issues elephant bond. Facts: About Elephant Bonds: The elephant bonds are a way for people to bring their… Continue reading Elephant Bonds
