Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The new rules for independent directors aim to ensure checks and balances. Background: The recent controversy over the issuance of preference shares by PNB Housing Finance has raised concerns over the role of independent directors in India. Such concerns over the independence of independent directors are not new. Questions have repeatedly… Continue reading SEBI’s new rules for Independent directors
Author: Ram Manohar
A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Source: Indian Express What is the news: ICAR develops a feed supplement that reduces emissions and also boosts milk production. Contribution of cattle in methane emissions Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas that has a global warming potential of 25 times of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. An average lactating cow or buffalo… Continue reading A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Court correction
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Weaponisation of UAPA and similar laws, is a big issue. Synopsis: The NIA special court order on Akhil Gogoi should serve as a warning against weaponising sedition, anti-terror laws. Contents1 Background2 Why the charges were dismissed?3 Misuse of UAPA and Sedition laws4 Way forward Background Earlier, Akhil Gogoi, a prominent leader… Continue reading Court correction
Unjust green
Source: The Hindu Relevance: After Vaccination, countries are opening up their economies. Countries will adopt policies which may impact India’s interest. Synopsis: The vaccine passport issue has been in news recently due to Discrimination against vaccines of few countries. Background Recently the European Union have decided to enforce a “Green Pass” to allow travel within the… Continue reading Unjust green
In centenary backdrop, this is no hand of peace
Source: The Hindu Relevance: There were many reasons behind China’s unprovoked misadventure in Galwan valley. Synopsis: China is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), but an atmosphere of unpredictability still prevails. Background: Memories of the bloodiest clash in recent decades that occurred in the Galwan are still… Continue reading In centenary backdrop, this is no hand of peace
The country needs a framework for a universal social security net
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Social protection schemes protect the vulnerable sections of society. Exclusion from them increases the vulnerability. Synopsis: Despite multiple laws and numerous judicial orders, a majority of unorganized-sector workers are excluded from schemes meant to protect them. Background Recently, India’s Supreme Court passed several orders on a suo moto writ petition on… Continue reading The country needs a framework for a universal social security net
Compassion & caution
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Recently, SC directed the government to release compensation for victims of Covid-19. Synopsis: Why the Supreme Courts’ directive to provide Exgratia compensation to the families of those who have lost their lives during the Pandemic is not a rational idea. Background Recently, the Supreme Court directed the National Disaster Management Authority… Continue reading Compassion & caution
Understanding Barriers in Vaccination Programs in 2024
Source: Live Mint Contents1 Synopsis:1.1 Background1.2 Issues in increasing Vaccination capacity1.3 Issues that determine our effective capacity. Synopsis: India’s Capacity to vaccinate has been constrained by many factors. India needs to address those factors to improve its fight against the Pandemic. Background India’s vaccination programme has been hampered by a short supply of vaccines and… Continue reading Understanding Barriers in Vaccination Programs in 2024
What pushing delimitation does to talks on peace and statehood in J&K
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Centre is making serious efforts to restore democracy in J&K but there is no clarity over statehood for J & K. Contents1 Background:2 Why Gupkar alliance is part of the peace process now?3 What could be the possible suggestion by for J & K?4 What are the key challenges that… Continue reading What pushing delimitation does to talks on peace and statehood in J&K
How police can serve citizens better
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: There is need to enhance the efficiency of Police using technology. Contents1 Introduction:2 Implications of inefficient Police:3 Why is there need of technology to enhance efficiency of police?4 Way forward: Introduction: Even though the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) earmarked about Rs 20,000 crore for the modernisation of police (2017-2020), for schemes… Continue reading How police can serve citizens better
