News: Despite all the arguments being put forward for non-regulation of Cryptocurrency, government should push forward and regulate it. Why Cryptocurrencies need to be regulated? – Self-regulation is not the solution: Once one exchange puts out a misleading advertisement, making false claims of higher returns, rival exchanges are left with no choice but to match… Continue reading On Cryptocurrency regulation – Arguments against regulating Cryptocurrencies are very weak
Rumblings of the coming central bank digital currency
News: A senior RBI official has said that the pilot launch of a new central bank currency could happen as early as the first quarter of next financial year. A lot of the ongoing debate on an Indian CBDC is focused on what RBI should do, and far less attention is paid to the equally… Continue reading Rumblings of the coming central bank digital currency
Omicron’s lesson: We’re not covid-safe until everyone is
News: The emergence of Omicron has evoked fresh demands for booster shots. Rich countries continue to stockpile and administer booster shots, while people in many low and low-middle income countries wait for their first jab. However, the emergence of new variants from low-vaccination-coverage regions essentially means that covid could be a never-ending battle. The only… Continue reading Omicron’s lesson: We’re not covid-safe until everyone is
It’s time for a paradigm shift in how we treat illnesses
News: Antibiotics have become our preferred method of treatment nowadays. This has made treatments more standardised with no customised treatment for individuals irrespective of their genetic diversity. But, the indiscriminate use of antibiotics has resulted in the emergence of antibiotic resistance, a worldwide health concern. Hence, we need to push for a better alternative medicine… Continue reading It’s time for a paradigm shift in how we treat illnesses
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 1st, 2021
Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 1st, 2021
On legalising MSP: Supporting farmers
News: Farmers are now protesting for a legally guaranteed minimum support price (MSP) In terms of policy intervention, it is well accepted that incomes in the farm sector have fallen behind, compared to other sectors of the economy, and farmers need to be fairly compensated. But a legal price guarantee is not the solution. There… Continue reading On legalising MSP: Supporting farmers
India’s informal economy has not shrunk
News: SBI Research study claimed that there is greater formalisation of the economy According to a recent State Bank of India (SBI) Research report, the informal economy in India has been shrinking since 2018. The report claims that the share of the informal sector is just 15-20% in 2021 compared to 52.4% in 2018. According… Continue reading India’s informal economy has not shrunk
India’s electric vehicle push will lead to brighter, greener future
News: Decarbonisation of global economy, including India’s, entails decarbonisation of the transport sector. Moreover, it is in line with the India’s climate change commitments, will help boost manufacturing sector and also help ensure energy security. India supports the global “EV30@30” campaign, which aims for at least 30% of new vehicle sales to be electric by… Continue reading India’s electric vehicle push will lead to brighter, greener future
On regulation of social media: Social Media Beware
News: Australian PM has announced new laws to help clean up social media. Contents1 What is the new Australian law?2 Why do countries need such laws?3 What is the benefit & challenges of anonymity offered by social media platforms?4 What is the stand of India on it and the way forward? What is the new… Continue reading On regulation of social media: Social Media Beware
Brain drain from India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the status of brain drain from India3 What are the reasons for brain drain from India?3.1 Push factors for brain drain3.2 Pull Factors for brain drain4 Why Emigration from India is essential?5 What measures have been taken by the Government to tackle the brain drain from India?6 What must… Continue reading Brain drain from India – Explained, pointwise
