Source: TOI, Indian Express Relevance: Understanding China’s future assertive foreign policy Synopsis: China believes its own rise and the decline of the US are inevitable. India must pay attention Contents1 Background2 US provocation3 China’s policy change4 Difference b/w Chinese and American multilateralism5 Problems before China6 Concerns for India7 Way forward Background In his speech for… Continue reading Long game with Beijing
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How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu, Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s future role and policy in Afghanistan, in light of American exit. Synopsis: Future course of action for India when it comes to recent events in Afghanistan. Contents1 Background2 Taliban – back to old ways3 India’s concerns4 Threat to India overblown5 India’s policy wrt Afghanistan Background With… Continue reading How India can guard its interests should Kabul fall to the Taliban?
Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Source: Livemint Relevance: Advantages offered by drones and how a liberal drone rules regime can help India get ahead in this sector. Synopsis: Draft drone rules released recently are being hailed as progressive. Contents1 Why we needed a new set of rules?2 Benefits of drones3 The threat posed by drones4 Way forward Why we needed… Continue reading Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Can state immunity be invoked in Cairn Energy case?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article highlights options before India in the Cairn energy case. Synopsis: State immunity can be invoked to resist the seizure of sovereign assets, but not commercial properties. Besides, fighting the case will consume an enormous amount of resources and attract bad press. Contents1 Background2 Implications 3 State immunity – a possible… Continue reading Can state immunity be invoked in Cairn Energy case?
B3W – An alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Countering China’s growing influence in developing and low income countries. Synopsis: It is an analysis of G7’s counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Contents1 Background2 What is B3W?3 Why countering BRI is necessary?4 Major projects under BRI Background G-7 leaders have proposed Build Back Better World (B3W) to counter… Continue reading B3W – An alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Astronomers from VASCO detect nine star-like objects
Source: PIB What is the news? A study by an international collaboration of astronomers (VASCO project) has identified an occurrence of nine stars like objects that appeared and vanished in a small region within half an hour in an old photographic plate. Astronomers collaborating across countries track vanishing and appearing celestial objects by comparing old… Continue reading Astronomers from VASCO detect nine star-like objects
Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released
Source: The Hindu, Livemint, TOI 1, TOI 2, Pib What is the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released Draft Drone Rules, 2021, for public consultation until August 5. The rules will replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021, notified on March 12, 2021. Key provisions Here are some key provisions of the Draft… Continue reading Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released
RBI action on Mastercard again shows why it is urgent to have an omnibus data protection law
Source: TOI Synopsis: Mastercard Asia has been ordered by RBI to refrain from taking on new customers as it failed to fulfil its obligations under the local data storage rules. Also Read: Mastercard can’t issue new cards from July 22: RBI Issues involved Impact on the payments market: India’s retail payments landscape has transitioned to contactless… Continue reading RBI action on Mastercard again shows why it is urgent to have an omnibus data protection law
Hard knocks for soft power
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Understanding government’s role in furthering growth of media and creative industry Synopsis: The state is tightening its control over what we read, watch, hear or laugh at. Why not facilitate our soft power instead of clamping down on its strengths? Tightening the state control Draft cinematograph bill 2021: In June 2021,… Continue reading Hard knocks for soft power
India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Why should India act on Afghanistan issue?3 India’s Afghan policy4 Policy shift wrt Afghanistan5 Challenges before India6 India’s future Afghan policy7 Way forward Introduction Taliban has swiftly advanced across Afghanistan after a speedy withdrawal of US troops. While the US has confirmed that 90% of the withdrawal is done, the Taliban has claimed… Continue reading India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
