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. Why we needed a new set of rules? The earlier drone rules were an over- kill that would have stifled drone usage… Continue reading Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Author: Luv Sharma
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. Background A French court recently authorized Cairn Energy… 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). Background G-7 leaders have proposed Build Back Better World (B3W) to counter China’s rising influence across 100-plus countries through Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects. BRI… 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
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 that it is in control of 85% of Afghanistan territory. These developments mean that the regional powers now have the burden of managing the military vacuum… Continue reading India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
What is Kongu nadu?
Source: Indian Express What is the news? A list of new Union Cabinet ministers issued in Tamil Nadu has triggered a debate in political circles, by referring to ‘Kongu Nadu’, the informal name for a region in the western part of the state. Kongu Nadu ‘Kongu Nadu’ is neither a place with a PIN code… Continue reading What is Kongu nadu?
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? Key findings of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)’s latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report The FAO report has quoted a study done in 63 low- and middle-income countries covering a population of 3.5 billion on changes in the income of people. It… Continue reading State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021 report
