News: After getting the three farm laws repealed, the farm unions are now demanding a legalisation of MSP. But legalising MSP must be backed by a programme with requisite resources (like MGNREGA) and a time-frame within which governments would expand and diversify their procurement portfolios, in line with agro-ecology. Contents1 Why the state continues to… Continue reading Assessing the case for a legal MSP
Author: Luv Sharma
Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed
News: A month back, Supreme Court had appointed an independent expert technical committee to examine allegations that the government used an Israeli spyware, Pegasus, to snoop on its own citizens. This decision of SC received near-universal acclaim, reaffirming its institutional credibility. But, the constitutional court could have done more in terms of the outcome of… Continue reading Law for national security: Vital point on rights is sidestepped in the way SC’s Pegasus case is framed
Parliamentary debates: Significance, issues and the way forward – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the significance of Parliamentary debates?3 What are the rules and frameworks regarding debates?4 What has been the trend with respect to the Parliamentary debates?5 What are the issues/challenges hindering the debates?6 What are the implications of lack of debates in the Parliament?7 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Parliamentary debates: Significance, issues and the way forward – Explained, pointwise
On Cryptocurrency regulation – Arguments against regulating Cryptocurrencies are very weak
News: Despite all the arguments being put forward for non-regulation of Cryptocurrency, government should push forward and regulate it. Why Cryptocurrencies need to be regulated? – Self-regulation is not the solution: Once one exchange puts out a misleading advertisement, making false claims of higher returns, rival exchanges are left with no choice but to match… Continue reading On Cryptocurrency regulation – Arguments against regulating Cryptocurrencies are very weak
Rumblings of the coming central bank digital currency
News: A senior RBI official has said that the pilot launch of a new central bank currency could happen as early as the first quarter of next financial year. A lot of the ongoing debate on an Indian CBDC is focused on what RBI should do, and far less attention is paid to the equally… Continue reading Rumblings of the coming central bank digital currency
How to regulate Cryptocurrencies?
News: Indian regulators can leverage the simple money management approach towards regulating Cryptocurrencies. The task of financial-economic policy is to address market failure, i.e. the four problems of – systemic risk, resolution, prudential regulation, and consumer protection. Does cryptocurrency merit financial regulation in India? The role for financial regulation in any situation can be analysed… Continue reading How to regulate Cryptocurrencies?
Is crypto mania more a symptom than a cause?
News: Instead of rooting for its ban, we must try to decipher the reasons behind popularity of Cryptocurrencies and why they appear so attractive an asset for investors. Contents1 What are the reasons behind fascination and attraction around Cryptocurrencies?2 Why a new governance order backed by Crypto can never be a reality?3 Are there any… Continue reading Is crypto mania more a symptom than a cause?
Open mind, large heart
News: A heated online debate has erupted after comedian Vir Das’s “two Indias” monologue video went viral. While many are accusing him of insulting India, others are coming to his defence. Police complaints have also been filed against the comedian. At the root of the current tension is the idea of an India that is… Continue reading Open mind, large heart
Setting the tone at Glasgow, the job ahead in Delhi
News: Net zero target set by India has cemented its position as a world leader in global climate change policy landscape. Now, keeping in line with the spirit of climate justice, rich countries need to veer away from their unsustainable lifestyles and wasteful consumption patterns. India too needs to focus on sustainable well-being. How the… Continue reading Setting the tone at Glasgow, the job ahead in Delhi
Do not ignore livestock’s contribution to climate change
News: About 103 countries, took the Global Methane Pledge, which includes a commitment to reduce emissions of this gas by 30% from 2020 levels by the end of this decade. But the problem of emissions from animal agriculture and livestock production is also central to the global discussion on climate change. And much of the… Continue reading Do not ignore livestock’s contribution to climate change
