Synopsis: Google faces a European Union enquiry into its advertising technology. Introduction What is Anti-Trust Policy? EU developed its Antitrust policy based on Articles 101 and 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). Article 101 prohibits anti-competitive agreements between two or more independent market operators. Article 102 prohibits abusive behaviour by companies holding a dominant position on any given… Continue reading Google hit with European Union antitrust probe on ad-tech dominance
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What can we do to avoid the third wave of Covid?
Synopsis: India needs to urgently adopt a targeted vaccination strategy, prioritizing high risk groups and potential super spreaders. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the policy gaps in the current vaccination strategy? 3 How do we need to devise targeted groups? How will this help? 4 The conclusion Introduction Targeted vaccination strategy is critical to avoid a possible third wave of Covid-19 infections. Due to limited resources, optimal utilisation of… Continue reading What can we do to avoid the third wave of Covid?
The role of multilateral lenders in minimizing climate change
Synopsis: Asia should take bold measures and launch green projects in the energy sector to make a difference. Introduction We must fight climate change, meet the emission-reduction goals under the Paris Agreement, all while promoting economic growth and putting the region’s development on a green path. Why is the efforts of Asia important in the climate change battle? Asia accounts… Continue reading The role of multilateral lenders in minimizing climate change
Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse
Contents1 What is the News? 2 Report on Global Wealth: 3 Covid-19 Impact on Indian Adults: 4 India’s Wealthiest: 5 Gini Coefficient of India: What is the News? Credit Suisse has released a report titled Global Wealth Report 2021. Key Takeaways from the Global Wealth Report 2021: Report on Global Wealth: The aggregate global wealth has risen by $28.7 trillion… Continue reading Covid leaves Indian adults poorer by 6.1% in 2020: Credit Suisse
Digital Agristack for Farmers
Contents1 Synopsis: 2 About Agristack: 3 Significance of Agristack: 4 Concerns associated with Agristack: 5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The agricultural ministry is working towards creating a Digital Agristack for farmers. It will collect granular data to provide growers with a range of customized services like input quantity, output choice, potential market etc. About Agristack: The project will collect granular data to provide growers with a… Continue reading Digital Agristack for Farmers
Covid-19 vaccines: EU ignores India, S Africa’s patent waiver plea at WTO
Synopsis: The European Union has presented a declaration to the World Trade Organization (WTO) that overlooks the goals of India and South Africa’s combined request for an intellectual property (IP) waiver on Covid-19 pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Introduction Despite the fact that the waiver idea has the support of over 100 countries, the EU has been opposing… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccines: EU ignores India, S Africa’s patent waiver plea at WTO
Bt Cotton adoption in Punjab has resulted in net economic, environmental benefits: Study
Context: Bt cotton’s positive and negative impacts, a recent study titled ‘Long-term impact of Bt cotton: An empirical evidence from North India’ has said its adoption in Punjab in the past over a decade has resulted in net economic and environmental benefits. Bt Cotton in India Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) cotton has been commercially grown in India for the past 19 years. The Genetic… Continue reading Bt Cotton adoption in Punjab has resulted in net economic, environmental benefits: Study
Corpses did not add to Ganga pollution: Centre
Do corpses increase pollution level in Ganga? Context: The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) informed that the Floating bodies are not the reason for pollution in Ganga. About the study: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received a complaint from a citizen. He alleged that the disposal of bodies in and around the river would not only pollute the river… Continue reading Corpses did not add to Ganga pollution: Centre
Social media is a distraction, undeserving of so much sound and fury
Context: Recently, government withdrew Twitter’s safe harbour status, and In the Parliament standing committee on IT, Members of parliament reportedly “grilled” Twitter officials. Author argues that too much attention is being given to Twitter. Why government shouldn’t focus too much on Twitter? Source of fake and unverified info: Twitter is a chaotic echo chamber, which is not a source of verified information. Twitter and social… Continue reading Social media is a distraction, undeserving of so much sound and fury
What is Hallmarking
Synopsis: What are the impacts of new RBI rules that mandates to sell only hallmarked gold jewelry and artefacts. What is hallmarking? Hall marking is a certification of purity. it is given by hallmarking centers (AHCs) accredited by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It assures that the quality of Gold is of same quality as promised by the jeweler. Hall marking… Continue reading What is Hallmarking
