Synopsis: The reasons why a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector has been brought in. Background Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a revised scheme for the Direct-to-Home (DTH) television distribution sector which were in due for last 6 years after the TRAI gave its recommendation to reduce the license fee. Under the… Continue reading New norms for DTH television distribution sector
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TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US
Synopsis: The Tibet Policy and Support Act (TPSA) was passed by the US Assembly and will become a law after the US President signs it. What are the provisions of (Tibet Policy and Support Act) TPSA of US? The TPSA is an amended version of the Tibet Policy Act of 2002, which came into being during… Continue reading TPSA (Tibet Policy and Support Act) of US
The positive side of National Family Health Survey report
Synopsis: There has been a divergence in the actual NFHS data and the interpretations by the critics. What are the features of National Family Health Survey report NHFS report 2019-20? The initial results of NFHS have been released for 2019-20 along with comparable data for the 2015-16 survey. Population coverage of approximately 700 million and 21 states have been covered under… Continue reading The positive side of National Family Health Survey report
The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.
Synopsis: Wistron case shows that hasty labour laws violating labour rights is economically suicidal and damaging to India. Background Recently, contract workers attacked the Wistron’s iPhone assembly that resulted in property damage of worth ₹50 crore. According to a preliminary inquiry report by the State labour department into the incident Wistron and its labour contractors violated… Continue reading The Wistron Dispute and China’s lessons.
Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?
Context: After Vodafone, India has lost its 2nd case to Cairn Plc at Permanent Court of Arbitration over a retrospective tax demand. Now, what are the options left with India and which one should it chose? WHAT ARE THE CASES IN QUESTION? Very recently, Cairn Plc has won a case of retrospective tax against India at Permanent Court of Arbitration. Court has… Continue reading Issue of Retrospective tax cases; what should India do next?
U.K. EU reach post-Brexit trade deal
Synopsis: Britain and the European Union have struck a free-trade deal as a Post-Brexit trade deal to ensure Britain and the 27-nation bloc can continue to trade in goods without tariffs or quotas . Facts: Brexit: It is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community. Key… Continue reading U.K. EU reach post-Brexit trade deal
Issue of summoning state legislature and their performance
Synopsis: Conflicts like the one in Kerala over the power to summon the state legislature, will only add up to the already dismal performance of sessions of state legislatures. Issue of summoning the sessions in state legislature: The events in Kerala and Rajasthan are an abnormality. Kerala Event: Lately, Kerala government recommended governor for summoning the… Continue reading Issue of summoning state legislature and their performance
Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities
Synopsis: The governance structure of public universities must be reformed on an urgent basis as it may help them become world class universities. 55 central universities, endowed with prime land and extensive central grants, are crown jewels of the Indian academic system. However, lately, these universities are facing governance-related challenges. Six vice-chancellors (VCs) of central universities have been sacked and… Continue reading Need for reform in Governance structure of public universities
Farm laws and Importance of parliamentary process in India
Synopsis: Recent controversy on recent farm laws highlights the importance of following parliamentary procedure not just in letter but in spirit as well. Introduction There are many benefits attached to the new farm laws for farmers and economy as well, still farm bills are facing heavy opposition. This situation could have been avoided by using… Continue reading Farm laws and Importance of parliamentary process in India
EU’s new draft digital-services laws against dominance of big tech players
The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, recently presented two new draft digital-services laws that will affect how Big Tech operates. What are the new EU regulation laws? Digital Service Act– The focus of the Act is to create a single set of rules for the EU to keep users safe online, protect… Continue reading EU’s new draft digital-services laws against dominance of big tech players
