Synopsis- Grid failure in Texas and flash flood in Uttarakhand highlighted the issues in the process of decarbonization. Introduction Almost every major country has agreed to a time-bound, “net-zero” carbon emissions target. They are also in agreement over the steps required for decarbonization. However, it is not sufficient to just set the targets. There are… Continue reading Issues in the Process of Decarbonization
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Significance of New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Synopsis- Government published IT rules for Social Media and OTT Platforms. Guidelines are for internet intermediaries and digital media organizations. Introduction- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology [MeitY]… Continue reading Significance of New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media
Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
Synopsis– Corruption Perception Index as a measure of corruption cannot be used as a base for policymaking. Introduction- Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index published annually by Transparency International [TI] since 1995. The index ranks countries by their perceived levels of corruption as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. India’s ranking– 86th with an overall rating of… Continue reading Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
Frequent transfer of public servants affect public administration
Synopsis- Frequent transfer of public servants ultimately affect their morale, performance, and also the public administration. Introduction- An analysis of the executive record (ER) sheets of thousands of IAS officers reveals that the frequent transfers in service are normal. But, frequent transfers have an adverse impact on their morale. This will lead to a decline… Continue reading Frequent transfer of public servants affect public administration
Delhi Court’s ruling on Disha Ravi Toolkit case
Synopsis – Delhi court grants bail to Disha Ravi in its ruling in the tool kit case. It termed evidence produced by Delhi police as inappropriate. Introduction- Delhi Court granted bail to climate activist Disha Ravi, arrested in the Greta Thunberg ‘toolkit’ case. Delhi Police arrested her on charges of sedition and criminal conspiracy in… Continue reading Delhi Court’s ruling on Disha Ravi Toolkit case
Australia’s news media bargaining code
Synopsis – Australian government proposed a bargaining code. This code has provisions to compensate media companies for using their content. Background Australia’s recently proposed News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020. The law would make technology platforms like Google and Facebook pay media publishers. The payment will be made for using their news… Continue reading Australia’s news media bargaining code
Landmark verdict on Sexual harassment and its value for Women
Synopsis – The key takeaways from the landmark verdict on Sexual harassment by Delhi High Court and its value for women. Background – Recently Delhi court has acquitted a former journalist in a defamation case filed by a former Union minister. In this case, a journalist initially made allegations of sexual harassment against the former… Continue reading Landmark verdict on Sexual harassment and its value for Women
Proposal to establish Bad bank and Development Finance Institution [DFI]
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment Synopsis- Budget 2021 proposed the formation of bad banks to manage NPAs and DFI for raising funds. Introduction In Union Budget 2021 -22, Finance Minister has proposed to set up an ARC (Asset Reconstruction… Continue reading Proposal to establish Bad bank and Development Finance Institution [DFI]
