Synopsis: Access to technology is so crucial to ensure public health and safety. In recent years, health care has largely moved online, and it has resulted in the gender gap in accessing it. Gender gap in access to technology According to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) estimates, Around 390 million women in low- and… Continue reading Need to bridge the gender technology gap
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Impact of Fed’s Policy changes on the Indian Economy
Synopsis: The decision of U.S federal reserve to increase interest rates by 2023 will have a significant impact on India. It may depreciate the Indian rupee and increase the inflation levels in the country thereby demanding robust reforms. Why is a change in Fed rates a concern for all? Any interest rate change in the U.S… Continue reading Impact of Fed’s Policy changes on the Indian Economy
Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Synopsis: The new master plan of Delhi 2041 would provide ownership rights to residents of at least 71 unauthorized colonies located along the Yamuna flood plain. Background: The new master plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 is put in the public domain for suggestions and amendments. Under this, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has proposed to delineate Zone O, which encompasses… Continue reading Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Edge computing will be key to automating cars and factories.
Synopsis: Edge computing will be the key to automation of factories and cars. What is Edge Computing? Edge Computing is a distributed information technology (IT) architecture in which client data is stored and processed as near to the originating source as possible. In simple terms, Edge computing is a computing that is done at or near the source of the… Continue reading Edge computing will be key to automating cars and factories.
Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Synopsis: Recently, two Supreme Court (SC) judges have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal. What is the recusal of judges? Recusal is the removal of oneself as a judge or policymaker in a particular matter. Why does a judge recuse? The judges usually recuse themselves when there is a Conflict of Interest: Conflict of Interest: It can occur… Continue reading Explained: How judges recuse from cases, and why
Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
What is the News? The Prime Minister write up on four reforms brought, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package in May 2020 have improved the ease of living for the public, particularly the poor, the vulnerable and the middle class. Background: In May 2020, the Centre had announced to increase borrowing limits of states from 3% to 5% of their… Continue reading Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
What is the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a petition by two advocates seeking compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who have died of Covid-19 or related complications. Provisions for Compensation for Death: The Centre has declared Covid-19 as a notified disaster under the Disaster Management Act. Section 12(iii) of… Continue reading What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
We need a state agency to spur breakthrough research
Context: Quick development of COVID vaccines was possible due to mRNA technology and this critical technology could only be developed due to funding given by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). We need such agencies all around the world. Rapid development of vaccines Within 48 hours of the genetic sequence of the covid virus being… Continue reading We need a state agency to spur breakthrough research
The farmers’ protest began a year ago. How has it lasted this long?
Topic: Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints Context: The farmer protest movement against three Acts passed by the Parliament has sustained itself for more than six months. Article discusses the plausible reasons behind it. Why has the farmer protest movement lasted this long? Support from the hegemonic agrarian class of Punjab: This… Continue reading The farmers’ protest began a year ago. How has it lasted this long?
Save jobs or protect savers? A new monetary policy dilemma
Context: Should RBI increase the interest rate or continue with its accommodative stance? A new model has also been suggested – HANK (Heterogenous Agents New Keynesian). Contents1 Introduction 2 What is HANK? 3 Why should RBI continue with its accommodative stance? 4 Why should RBI discontinue with its accommodative stance? 5 Way forward 6 Terms to know Introduction While the world is still debating whether… Continue reading Save jobs or protect savers? A new monetary policy dilemma
