Source: TOI Relevance: Issues in implementation of arbitral awards due to India’s legacy Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) structure. Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Cairn arbitral award, a analysis of issues involved and probable future course of action. Background A French court recently allowed Cairn to take control of 20 government of India properties in… Continue reading GoI should not contest arbitral awards in Indian courts
Author: Luv Sharma
Farm tools can improve the conditions of poor landless agricultural laborers
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Measures to improve the plight of landless agricultural laborers Synopsis: Majority of those engaged in farming are landless agricultural laborers. A course of action for improving their financial and economic condition. Landless Agricultural laborers Landless agricultural laborers are the ones who invest their time in growing crops on others’ farms.… Continue reading Farm tools can improve the conditions of poor landless agricultural laborers
Interest rates and asset prices
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Relationship between interest rates and asset prices is discussed What is an asset? An asset is defined as follows, a useful thing or an item of property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value. Interest rate Interest rate is defined as the price one pays to borrow money or… Continue reading Interest rates and asset prices
Strengthening export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives & FPOs
Source: Pib What is the news? APEDA and NAFED have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for harnessing the export potential of agricultural and processed food products of cooperatives as well as Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). Key points of MoU The key areas of cooperation include facilitating APEDA registered exporters getting assistance under all the… Continue reading Strengthening export linkage of Farmer Cooperatives & FPOs
How India can face the tidal wave of marine plastic?
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Ways to tackle marine plastic pollution. Synopsis: Plastic waste contributes to pollution on a major scale. Some solid steps are required to handle it. Plastic waste Data The extensive use of plastic in India has reached a critical point, which should concern everyone. The Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Annual… Continue reading How India can face the tidal wave of marine plastic?
Did central planning end in July 1991?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Understanding issues involved with central planning Synopsis: Regulation in India has often tilted towards central planning. There is too much control vested with regulators in India, RBI’s recent decision to ban the storage of customer card data is just one such example. Market economy vs central planning In a market economy,… Continue reading Did central planning end in July 1991?
Constitutional crisis in Uttarakhand – Explained
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Relevance: Understanding the recent constitutional crisis in Uttarakhand Synopsis: Uttarakhand Chief Minister resigned recently. Various constitutional issues involved and the probable future course of action by Election Commission of India Contents1 Background2 Constitutional position3 Can ECI hold by-polls (elections) in this case?4 Has the EC ever certified that an election… Continue reading Constitutional crisis in Uttarakhand – Explained
Ministry of Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key objectives3 Need/Rationale4 What are cooperatives?5 Constitutional provisions6 Laws governing cooperatives7 Who controls the Cooperatives in India?8 Criticism9 Way forward Introduction In a recent move, a separate Ministry of Cooperation was created by the Government of India for realizing the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’. As per the government, the Ministry of Cooperation… Continue reading Ministry of Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
Will drones change the way we deliver medicines?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Using drones to solve logistical challenges related to medicine delivery. Synopsis: Vaccinating huge population of India is indeed a big challenge. Leveraging drone tech for medicine delivery will certainly help. Progress of the research and challenges involved. Contents1 Background2 Present situation3 BEAM Committee4 Approvals required5 Challenges6 Global examples7 Way forward Background Recently,… Continue reading Will drones change the way we deliver medicines?
COVID-19 vaccines: Too many hurdles, still
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Vaccination is the only way we can control the pandemic. Synopsis: The road to complete vaccination in India is riddled with various challenges. Where we are going wrong and what can be done! Contents1 Background2 Present situation3 Challenges with vaccination drive4 Suggestions/Measures Background Here is how things have gone so… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccines: Too many hurdles, still
