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 → Introduction The contentious topic of cryptocurrency ban or regulation is garnering headlines as the Government announced that it’s planning to move a Bill regulating private cryptocurrencies in India during the upcoming winter session of the Parliament. While the details of the bill are still awaited, the topic merits a discussion. What… 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
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 Department (IMD). Hydrological experts from the Central Water Commission (CWC) and scientists from Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China are… 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. Important elements of a disaster response There are four elements in the response to any disaster that are important — – The credibility of the warning – A shared sense of emergency – A social and political norm of joint… 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 → Introduction A new global arms race is brewing up as US, China and Russia are all pursuing hypersonic weapons technologies. The US administration is making a big push for hypersonic-related research funding in the fiscal year 2022 budget and has requested $3.8 billion in budget. This is almost 20% more than… 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
