Source: Times of India Relevance: Dealing with economic implications of COVID Synopsis: Reversing the pandemic hit to the job market is only a first step. The real jobs challenge still lies ahead. A brief look at the impact of COVID on the job market and the future challenges. Contents1 Context2 Impact of pandemic on jobs3… Continue reading Finding work is work in progress (COVID’s impact on jobs)
More feed, better productivity (On Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed)
Source: The Hindu Relevance: livestock sector in India, doubling farmers income Synopsis: Government has recently announced Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed for livestock sector. Contents1 Background2 Issues with livestock sector3 What is the need of revised scheme?4 Features of Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed5 Who can avail the benefit? Background About 200 million Indians are… Continue reading More feed, better productivity (On Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed)
A BIT for FDI (On the need to renew BIPA)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Taxation laws in India, Issues with BIT Synopsis: Repeal of retrospective tax law gives government the opportunity to renew the 70-odd Bilateral Investment and Protection Agreements (BIPA) Impacts of BIT and retrospective taxation BIT and retrospective taxation increased international arbitration cases. First, India has never been comfortable recognizing investments from abroad when they… Continue reading A BIT for FDI (On the need to renew BIPA)
A report that is at odds with access to knowledge
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the copyright act Synopsis: The copyright act should provide education for all. It should also respect the rights of publishers. So we need to attain a balance between the two. Journey of Education through court cases Supreme Court (SC) in various judgements has expanded the right of education Miss Mohini Jain vs… Continue reading A report that is at odds with access to knowledge
Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: New Plastic Waste Management Rules 2021 and issues associated with it Synopsis: The recently announced Plastic Waste Management Rule 2021 prohibits 20 identified single-use plastic items by 2022 to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. However, civil societies have raised some concerns with the new provisions. Must read: Beating… Continue reading Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Livemint and The Economic Times Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 How the situation is different from the 1990s?4 How did the US decision to withdraw impact it?5 How did the US decision to withdraw impact China?6 How do the old… Continue reading The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Doctor at the door
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the problems that our healthcare system is struggling with Synopsis: Doorstep delivery can mitigate the effects of disruption caused by pandemics Contents1 Introduction:2 An initiative of Tamil Nadu (TN)3 Impact of NCDs on India4 Way forward Introduction: Even before the start of the pandemic, health experts warn India… Continue reading Doctor at the door
The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Relevance: Announcement of 14th August as “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”. Synopsis: The journey of remembrance should be to seek forgiveness and not to reopen wounds or reignite hatred Contents1 Importance of Remembrance Day2 Why does India need a remembrance day?3 Why the date 14th Aug is a cause for concern?4… Continue reading The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Deregulation of oil price3 What are oil bonds?4 Previous instances5 Rationale behind issuing bonds by the government6 Issues/concerns7 Suggestions/Measures8 Way forward Introduction The Centre has argued that it cannot reduce taxes on petrol and diesel, as it has to bear the burden of payments in lieu of oil bonds… Continue reading Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 What will be the purpose of the World Bank of Green Energy?3 About COP-26:4 Ratchet Mechanism:5 Green Hydrogen: What is the News? Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-26), India and the UK are planning to explore the possibility of setting up a World Bank for green… Continue reading India, UK plan world bank for green energy
