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
Author: Luv Sharma
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. Introduction Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing stream of waste globally. As per the recent report of the United Nations, the world produced around 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste in 2019,… 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. Background – Read here: Telecom sector reforms – Explained, pointwise What are some past telecom disputes that happened in India? The 2G case: The 2G case was… 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 → Introduction On September 16, the World Bank Group scrapped its flagship publication, the ‘Doing Business’ report. This report publishes the influential annual ranking of countries on the Ease of Doing Business (EDB) index. The sudden announcement that the World Bank would end its most famous report, sent some shock waves through the business… Continue reading The end of Ease of Doing Business Rankings: Reasons and implications – Explained, pointwise
Holding TNCs accountable
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 with international human rights obligations. It emphasizes the accountability of TNCs in international law. Many a times questions about the TNCs accountability… 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. Introduction Recently, Supreme Court questioned the government on vacancies in the National Company Law Tribunals (NCLT), and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). What are the… Continue reading Ease of doing business at risk if issue of appointments to tribunals is not resolved
Nutrition through biofortification
Synopsis: Malnutrition is a serious problem for India. Biofortification can help us address it Introduction Malnutrition is still rampant in India despite it being the world’s top or second-largest producer of most food items, such as staple cereals, pulses, fruit, vegetables, and milk. Biofortification can be a helpful tool in alleviating this problem. What is… Continue reading Nutrition through biofortification
