Author: Kunal Khureja

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction According to Thomas Jefferson “Information is the currency of democracy” and critical to the emergence and development of a vibrant civil society. Democracy requires an informed citizenry and transparency of information which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold the government accountable. Considering this,… Continue reading RTI Act: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Government has introduced the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in the Parliament. The purpose of the Bill is to strengthen the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The Amendments are expected to facilitate the achievement of more ambitious climate change targets and ensure a faster transition to a low-carbon economy.… Continue reading Carbon Markets: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Government has withdrawn the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 from the Parliament. The Government has said that it is considering a ‘comprehensive legal framework’ to regulate the online space. This includes bringing separate laws on data privacy, the overall Internet ecosystem, cybersecurity, telecom regulations, and harnessing non-personal data… Continue reading Data Protection Framework in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Government has revised India’s INDCs (Intended Nationally Determined Contributions) under the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement is a global treaty wherein some 200 countries have agreed to cooperate to reduce GHG emissions and rein in the climate change. The Agreement seeks to ‘limit global warming to well below… Continue reading India’s New Climate Targets (INDCs) – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The tensions between the US and China are at their worse in the recent times over the visit of Speaker of the US House of Representatives to Taiwan and the consequent China-Taiwan Crisis. China had been warning the US about grave consequences before the visit. Since the Speaker went ahead… Continue reading China-Taiwan Crisis and its Implications for India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Jute Industry in West Bengal is in a state of disarray. The area under jute cultivation has been falling and so is the price of jute. Several mills are on the verge of closure, putting the livelihood of thousands of people dependent on them in jeopardy. In contrast, the… Continue reading Issues faced by Jute Industry in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a draft of the proposed Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022 . The Bill seeks to replace the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and several sets of rules which are currently followed by the industry. It focuses on regulating… Continue reading The Draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The 21st century will be an era of cutting edge technology that will enable humans to achieve the hitherto impossible tasks. Amongst these game changing technologies, a critical role would be played by quantum computing and technology. Quantum computing is an emerging field of physics and engineering, which relies on… Continue reading Quantum Computing: Uses, Challenges and India’s Initiatives – Explained, pointwise