Context: With the rapid pace of technology blurring boundaries, a holistic policy framework is must. How is Data a new currency? Paradigm shift: The amount of “value add” from intangible technology services as opposed to physical objects, even in traditional goods, is being transformed by information. A modern automobile has 40% of its component value from… Continue reading Policy framework for technology
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RCEP |Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Context: India’s opting out of RCEP appears more debatable in terms of its economic rationale. Background: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was signed on 15.11.2020 by 15 countries led by China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the 10-state ASEAN grouping. It created one of the world’s largest trading blocs. India after seven… Continue reading RCEP |Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Andhra Pradesh’s three capital plan
Context –Impact of Andhra Pradesh decentralization and inclusive development of all regions bill, 2020. What is Andhra Pradesh Decentralization and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020? It is an act of Andhra Pradesh Legislature containing provisions relating to the decentralization of governance in the state of Andhra Pradesh so that establishments for additional two… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh’s three capital plan
Issue of “love jihad”: Right of “free consent” for Marriage
Context: Many state governments have announced that they are considering enacting an appropriate law to stop marriages which they term as “love jihad”. What are the recent cases? A Muslim girl by birth converted to the Hindu religion and just after a month, she married a Hindu man according to Hindu rites and rituals. The Allahabad… Continue reading Issue of “love jihad”: Right of “free consent” for Marriage
Labour law reforms and Trade unions
Context- The new labour codes clear attempt to diminish the role trade unions. Contents1 What are the new labour laws?2 What are trade unions?3 What are the key objectives of Trade Union Act (TUA)?4 What are the key concerns with new labour codes? What are the new labour laws? The current government has introduced new versions… Continue reading Labour law reforms and Trade unions
How to end pollution
Context: An independent Environmental Protection Agency is required to build scientific and technical capacity for controlling pollution. What are the sources of pollution? Sources: Seasonal sources: crop-burning and fireworks grab attention at this time of year. According to a study by Chandra Venkataraman of IIT-Mumbai and other scientists, the biggest sources nationally are cooking fires, coal-fired… Continue reading How to end pollution
Government clears Fertiliser Subsidies
Context: In a step to clear dues of fertiliser companies the government has allotted an additional Rs 65,000 crore towards fertiliser subsidy for 2020-21, over and above the already-budgeted Rs 71,309 crore. Why clearing the arrears in fertiliser subsidy is important? To build faith on government schemes: Fertiliser firms have to sell their products below… Continue reading Government clears Fertiliser Subsidies
Why Jharkhand is seeking a separate religious code for Sarna tribals
News: Jharkhand government has convened a special session and passed a resolution for the provision of a separate ‘Sarna Code’ for tribals. Facts: What does the resolution say? The resolution seeks a special column for followers of the ‘Sarna’ religion in the Census 2021. What is the Sarna religion? Sarna followers are nature worshippers who do not consider… Continue reading Why Jharkhand is seeking a separate religious code for Sarna tribals
Challenges to Atma Nirbhar Bharat
Context: Making India self-reliant India or Atmanirbhar Bharat What are the current economic challenges faced by India? The supply chain disruption due to national and localised lockdowns has led to supply side and demand side contraction. Slowdown of aggregate demand due to low, private final consumption expenditure (PFCE), investment and exports. Even, the consumption… Continue reading Challenges to Atma Nirbhar Bharat
Need for Right to work in India
Context: Need for Right to work in India. What is the legal status of the right to work internationally and in India? International: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights includes the right to work in the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights. In India: Though the Right to work is not a constitutional… Continue reading Need for Right to work in India
