News: Karnataka had imposed a blanket prohibition on all online games. The order was stayed by the Madras High Court judgment. Similarly, some states have imposed a complete ban while others have made restrictive amendments to existing laws governing online gambling. Read here: Gaming and banning: On ban on online games What is the present legal framework… Continue reading The case for clarity over India’s policy on online betting
India has still to get a good grip on road safety
News: Government aims to reduce 50% of road accidents by 2025 and to achieve zero deaths due to road accidents by 2030. Read here: 3rd High Level Global Conference on Road Safety What is the present condition of road safety in India? According to Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, number of deaths in road accidents… Continue reading India has still to get a good grip on road safety
Moving on from India@75 dreams
News: NITI Aayog had released her ambitious report titled India@75 in 2017. It was a 200 page document which had a total of 1400 stakeholders. What were the targets of the document? It aimed to take GDP growth to 8% and to raise the taxes to GDP ratio to 22%. It also aimed to increase… Continue reading Moving on from India@75 dreams
Appeal to the appeals system
News: Recently the Allahabad High Court decided the criminal plea of Raj Kumar, which was filed approximately four decades ago. It acquitted the accused of all criminal charges after such a long time. Read here: Undertrials comprise 75% of India’s prison population The Supreme Court has frequently held that the right to speedy justice is a… Continue reading Appeal to the appeals system
Culture of Freebies in India: Issues and Recommendations – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The elections for the Legislative Assemblies are underway in 5 States and every party is promising a plethora of freebies to lure the voters. Political parties consider it a convenient way to take an edge over competitors and try to gain emotional control over the minds of the electorate. The… Continue reading Culture of Freebies in India: Issues and Recommendations – Explained, pointwise
Ministry of Power notifies Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy
What is the news? The Ministry of Power has notified the Country’s first Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy. What is Green Hydrogen\Green Ammonia? Green hydrogen is generated by breaking down water in an electrolyzer. The hydrogen produced can be combined with nitrogen to make ammonia, avoiding hydrocarbons in the production process. Green ammonia is used… Continue reading Ministry of Power notifies Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy
Conviction rate in human trafficking cases declining
What is the news? According to Government data, the conviction rate in cases of human trafficking has been on the decline. What is Human Trafficking? Human trafficking also called trafficking in persons, is a form of modern-day slavery involving the illegal transport of individuals by force or deception for the purpose of labour, sexual exploitation,… Continue reading Conviction rate in human trafficking cases declining
India’s first water taxi service inaugurated in Maharashtra
What is the news? India’s First Water Taxi Service was inaugurated in Maharashtra. What is the purpose of Water Taxi Service in Maharashtra? The Water Taxi Service will connect the Navi Mumbai area to Mainland Mumbai. It will operate on three routes: Belapur to Ferry Wharf – the domestic cruise terminal, Belapur to Elephanta Caves… Continue reading India’s first water taxi service inaugurated in Maharashtra
Vizag to come under security blanket for Fleet Review
What is the news? Visakhapatnam will come under a heavy security cover as two major events of the Indian Navy- the Presidential Fleet Review (PFR) and Milan-2022 will be held at this place. What is the President’s Fleet Review? President’s Fleet Review is a long-standing tradition followed by navies all across the world. It is… Continue reading Vizag to come under security blanket for Fleet Review
Supreme Court sets aside HC order staying 75% quota for Haryana locals in private jobs
What is the news? The Supreme Court has set aside the Haryana High Court order staying the Haryana government’s law reserving 75% of private-sector jobs for residents of the state. What is the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020? Click Here to read about it What were the arguments against this law? Firstly,… Continue reading Supreme Court sets aside HC order staying 75% quota for Haryana locals in private jobs
