The Indian Express Relevance: Aadhaar number will help the residents to avail various services provided by banking, mobile phone connections and other Govt and Non-Govt services. Synopsis: Despite the large scale usage, the Aadhar system still has some inherent disadvantages. Disadvantages of Aadhar system: The problem is that the only record many people have of… Continue reading Without Aadhaar, without identity
World without narrow domestic walls
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article depicts the main reasons behind increasing vaccine nationalism. Synopsis: The current world order operates under the principle of national sovereignty and national interest, as witnessed by emerging vaccine nationalism during the pandemic. Nonetheless, a better world can be created if the international order is redesigned around the concept… Continue reading World without narrow domestic walls
A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
Source: Indian Express What is the news: ICAR develops a feed supplement that reduces emissions and also boosts milk production. Contribution of cattle in methane emissions Methane is a more potent greenhouse gas that has a global warming potential of 25 times of carbon dioxide (CO2) over 100 years. An average lactating cow or buffalo… Continue reading A farmer-friendly solution to cut cattle methane emissions
How India stands to gain from the proposed global minimum tax
Source: Livemint What is the News? India and the 129 countries have backed a Global Minimum Corporate Tax. It will keep multinational firms from avoiding taxes by shifting their profits to countries with low rates. What was the need for the Global Minimum Corporate Tax(GMCT) deal? Governments have long-faced the challenge of taxing global companies… Continue reading How India stands to gain from the proposed global minimum tax
Govt issues draft norms to regulate direct selling cos
Source: TOI What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued the Draft for Consumer Protection Rules (Direct Selling) 2021. Key Features of the Draft Consumer Protection Rules (Direct Selling) 2021: Applicability of Rules: These rules will apply to: All goods and services brought or sold through direct selling All direct selling entities… Continue reading Govt issues draft norms to regulate direct selling cos
Rural Power sector – Way ahead: Explained, pointwise
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: India’s power sector and the problems with Discoms need radical solutions to achieve Energy Security. Contents1 Introduction2 About the Electrification problem3 Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission’s order4 Challenges faced by the Power Sector at present5 Significance of the RERC Order to power sector6 Suggestions Introduction Recently,… Continue reading Rural Power sector – Way ahead: Explained, pointwise
Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
Present Status: Open for public suggestions till 14th Jul 2021 About Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021 Objectives: To prevent and counter trafficking in persons, especially women and children. To provide for care, protection, and rehabilitation to the victims, while respecting their rights To create a supportive legal, economic and social environment… Continue reading Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021
The heavy footprint of a light rail
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article depicts the harmful impacts of rapid development of transportation system in India. Synopsis: The light rail project of Kerala government connecting Thirunvananthapuram and Kasargod would inflict severe environmental damage in the state. The government should look for alternative options like a sea ferry that can ensure seamless transportation and… Continue reading The heavy footprint of a light rail
How Chhattisgarh has stalled a historic judgment
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: The Salwa Judum judgment was delivered 10 years ago, but it has not been effectively implemented by the government. The tribals are still facing many hardships and there has been no prosecution of security forces for human rights violations. Background: The Supreme Court (SC) delivered a historic judgment on 5th July… Continue reading How Chhattisgarh has stalled a historic judgment
Brazen gaming of bankruptcy process on
Source – Business Standard Relevance – Resolution process under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is suffering from many problems. Streamlining this process if very important for Indian Economy. Synopsis: Public Sector Banks should be the focus area of the reforms in resolution process. otherwise hard-earned money of taxpayers will be wasted without anything in return. Contents1… Continue reading Brazen gaming of bankruptcy process on
