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The doing-better syndrome and our prisoner’s dilemma: On WB ending the EoDB report

What is the news? Doing Business’ report, was recently junked by the World Bank. The author welcomes the move, stating that we celebrated improvements in such rankings without quite understanding the underlying methodology or the impact such rankings had on the lives of a larger group of stakeholders. Must Read: The end of Doing Business… Continue reading The doing-better syndrome and our prisoner’s dilemma: On WB ending the EoDB report

Researchers develop super-hydrophobic cotton for oil-spill cleanup

What is the news? Recently, researchers of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed a new class of super-hydrophobic cotton composite with Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) that promise marine oil-spill clean-up in near future. What are the features of the new cotton material developed? First, this is a novel, highly porous and water-repellent super-hydrophobic cotton composite material containing… Continue reading Researchers develop super-hydrophobic cotton for oil-spill cleanup

Rich nations to miss $100-bn climate fund target even by 2025

What is the news? As per a recent report published by Oxfam, developed countries’ pledge to provide $100 billions of annual financing, made over a decade ago is unlikely to be met even five years after the target i.e. by 2025. This threatens the aim of limiting global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius as part… Continue reading Rich nations to miss $100-bn climate fund target even by 2025

How effective is CPCB in its management of e-waste?

Synopsis: In this article, we will discuss the e-waste generation in India, roles and responsibility of CPCB and actions needed by CPCB to manage it. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the scale of e-waste generation in India?3 Who is responsible for managing e-waste in India? 4 What are shortcomings in e-waste management in India? 5 What are the… Continue reading How effective is CPCB in its management of e-waste?

Utilize a rear-view mirror for further telecom reforms

Synopsis: Article takes a look at the history of telecom disputes in our courts, which shackled the sector’s potential, and lessons that governing institutions must avoid going forward. Contents1 Background2 What are some past telecom disputes that happened in India?3 What were the implications of 2G and AGR cases?4 What is the way forward? Background… Continue reading Utilize a rear-view mirror for further telecom reforms

A new water policy for India

Synopsis: Article discusses the need of new water policy in India while listing some directions based on which water policy can be drafted. Introduction In 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti set up a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP). The earlier NWPs of 1987, 2002 and 2012 were drafted entirely within the government… Continue reading A new water policy for India

The end of Ease of Doing Business Rankings: Reasons and implications – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the rationale behind the move?3 What is the significance of the Ease of Doing Business report?4 What were the problems with the EDB index report?5 What are the implications of World Bank’s decision?6 What is the way forward? Introduction On September 16, the World Bank Group scrapped its… Continue reading The end of Ease of Doing Business Rankings: Reasons and implications – Explained, pointwise

Holding TNCs accountable

Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the past efforts? 3 How we can hold the TNCs accountable? 4 What lessons India needs to learn? What is the news? As per the report published by the UN working group on ‘human rights, transnational corporations (TNCs) and other businesses’, it is important for states to ensure that their bilateral investment treaties (BITs) are compatible… Continue reading Holding TNCs accountable

Ease of doing business at risk if issue of appointments to tribunals is not resolved

Synopsis: Article discusses the vacancies in the tribunals and how it’s affecting the Insolvency and bankruptcy code’s actual purpose to resolve the debt. Timely appointment will make strict time-bound insolvency resolutions a reality. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the implications of the vacancies? 3 Why a slower resolution process is bad? 4 What steps can be taken? Introduction … Continue reading Ease of doing business at risk if issue of appointments to tribunals is not resolved

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