News: Recently, the Supreme court ruled that if a male Hindu dies without a will, his self-acquired property will pass by succession, and a daughter would be entitled to inherit such property even under Hindu law. Why the land ownership is critical for women’s empowerment? Various organizations like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International… Continue reading Land rights to women: Despite Courts, The Plot Is Against Daughters
Union budget 2022-23: Is India‘s Rs 13,700 cr space budget enough?
News: Budget allocation to the space sector in the Union Budget 2022-23, attracts reactions from the experts. What is the expert’s view on the allocation of resources for the space? Center has kept aside Rs 13,700 crore as ISRO space itself for the Gaganyaan mission. ISRO Will receive the maximum share from the space budget.… Continue reading Union budget 2022-23: Is India‘s Rs 13,700 cr space budget enough?
Why Union Budget 2022-23 falls short in addressing gaps to build disaster resilience
News: The budgetary allocations under relief on natural calamities and MGNREGA are not up to mark. This can affect India in building disaster resilience. Why is the allocation provided under disaster resilience is not enough? According to the World Meteorological Organization’s ‘State of the Climate in Asia” report, India lost Rs 65 lakh crore in 2020 alone… Continue reading Why Union Budget 2022-23 falls short in addressing gaps to build disaster resilience
A self-reliant Pharma Industry
News: As pharmaceuticals industry is a key sector for the Atmanirbhar Bharat programme, Government introduced Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in this sector. A prime objective was to reduce import dependence on Active Pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), Drug Intermediaries (DIs), and Key Starting Materials (KSM. However, response to the scheme has not met expectations. What is PLI… Continue reading A self-reliant Pharma Industry
Poor drafting – on amendments to the Customs Act
News: Budget 2022-23 has proposed to amend the Customs Act. It will criminalize the publishing of any information relating to the value or classification or quantity of goods entered for export from India, or import into India, or the details of the exporter or importer of such goods. What is the objective of the proposed… Continue reading Poor drafting – on amendments to the Customs Act
IAS cadre rules: Upsetting the Centre-state balance
News: The proposed changes in IAS cadre rules has the potential to create a rift between Centre and State relations. How the IAS is related to both the centre and state? Read here: Link between IAS and the federal structure of India, Why did the centre propose the amendments to the deputation of cadre officers? Read here: Why… Continue reading IAS cadre rules: Upsetting the Centre-state balance
National Policy for Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies
What is the News? Minister for Jal Shakti has informed that a specific National Policy toward protecting natural and man-made step wells, ports, ponds, tanks or lakes is being discussed. Which policy is currently there to protect the Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies? At present, the National Water Policy – 2012 is in effect which… Continue reading National Policy for Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies
Union Minister Flags Off NITI Aayog’s Fintech Open Summit
What is the News? The Minister for Communications, Electronics and IT inaugurated the Fintech Open Summit. What is the Fintech Open Summit? Organized by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with PhonePe, AWS and EY. Aim: To bring together regulators, fintech professionals, industry leaders, start-up community and developers to collaborate, exchange ideas and innovate. Objectives of the… Continue reading Union Minister Flags Off NITI Aayog’s Fintech Open Summit
Understanding Artificial Neural Networks
What is the News? Recently, the global Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Market report was published. As per the current report, ANN Market is to set phenomenal growth from 2021 to 2028. What is an Artificial Neural Network(ANN)? Artificial Neural Networks(ANN) also known as Neural Networks are a vital subset of machine learning and are at… Continue reading Understanding Artificial Neural Networks
Why USFDA has Indian generic drug cos worried
What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration(USFDA) has decided to restart an old pilot project of conducting surprise inspections of foreign manufacturing plants. This could be a litmus test for Indian generic drug makers. What is the surprise inspection project announced by USFDA? The USFDA will conduct unannounced inspections of manufacturing plants… Continue reading Why USFDA has Indian generic drug cos worried
