News: With 5G technologies on the horizon, new dynamics are emerging wherein there is a growth of an integrated sphere of cooperation as well as competition between telcos and Internet companies. This has fueled the need for regulatory parity between them. What is the new integrated sphere of competition and cooperation b/w telcos and internet companies?… Continue reading A unified regulatory framework
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Cryptocurrencies in India: Ban or Regulation? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are private cryptocurrencies?3 What are some benefits of Cryptocurrencies?4 What are the various concerns against Cryptocurrencies?5 Is a ban on cryptocurrencies a pragmatic policy approach?6 Is a blanket ban possible to implement?7 What has been the global response to Cryptocurrencies?8 What is the general opinion on regulating vs… Continue reading Cryptocurrencies in India: Ban or Regulation? – Explained, pointwise
Why Cities Must Lead The Climate Battle
News: Glasgow Climate Pact makes no explicit mention of the critical role of urban areas in finding solutions to the climate problem. Once again, the challenges of cities have taken a backseat in global negotiations on climate change. Why towns and cities will play a critical role in the fight against climate change? – More… Continue reading Why Cities Must Lead The Climate Battle
New cryptocurrency bill seeks to ban private players
News: The government has listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 for the upcoming winter session of Parliament, starting November 29. The bill is yet to be officially approved by the Cabinet. This is among the 26 pieces of legislation, including the repeal of three farm laws, listed for the session.… Continue reading New cryptocurrency bill seeks to ban private players
South Asian countries plan SOS system for hydrological mangement of Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the significance of the meet?3 About Hydromet SOS4 5 About GBM basin What is the news? A two-day meet on the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna (GBM) river basins recently begun in New Delhi. It was jointly organised by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and India Meteorological… Continue reading South Asian countries plan SOS system for hydrological mangement of Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin
Climate justice must drive climate action
News: Big emitters must reconsider their stated net-zero date and specify a credible action plan. Contents1 Important elements of a disaster response2 How have UNFCCC & IPCC fared in terms of the four elements of response wrt climate change?3 What are the implications?4 What is the way forward? Important elements of a disaster response There… Continue reading Climate justice must drive climate action
Why China is acquiring foreign military bases
News: USA recently convinced UAE to stop China from secretly constructing a military facility at an Abu Dhabi port. China’s growing interest in acquiring foreign military bases has been reported for more than a decade. Beijing opened its first foreign military base in Djibouti in the Horn of Africa in 2017. It is said to… Continue reading Why China is acquiring foreign military bases
Keeping a close eye on China’s nuclear capabilities
News: The PRC’s nuclear capabilities, in particular, are undergoing a fundamental transformation and a shift seems to be evident in both the quantity and the quality of the PRC’s atomic arsenal. India needs to be cautious. How China’s military capabilities are undergoing a major shift? China Military Power Report (CMPR) recently released by the Pentagon… Continue reading Keeping a close eye on China’s nuclear capabilities
A new Global Arms Race: Causes and implications – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are hypersonic weapons?3 What are the causes behind this new arms race?4 Why China’s testing of nuclear-capable hypersonics is being compared to the Sputnik moment?5 What are the implications?6 What is the way forward? Introduction A new global arms race is brewing up as US, China and Russia… Continue reading A new Global Arms Race: Causes and implications – Explained, pointwise
Weigh future potential when awarding relief: SC
What is the news? Reversing a High Court (HC) judgement, the Supreme Court (SC) observed that the possibility for a bright future of an accident victim should be considered while determining compensation. The court was dealing with the death of a 21-year-old engineering student in an accident. The Madhya Pradesh High Court calculated his monthly… Continue reading Weigh future potential when awarding relief: SC
