News: Prime Minister recently announced that India would aim for net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. At present, nearly 75% of India’s energy needs are met by coal and oil. Thus, to reduce dependence on coal and oil, the synergy between renewable energy and green hydrogen must be tapped. What is the global scenario with regard… Continue reading Boosting green hydrogen
Crypto-assets: To ban or not to ban?
News: The government has listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 for the upcoming winter session of Parliament. Read more: New cryptocurrency bill seeks to ban private players About the Banning of Cryptocurrencies and introducing National Digital Currency Read here: Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise How do other… Continue reading Crypto-assets: To ban or not to ban?
How to increase farm incomes & growth post repeal
News: Government has decided to repeal the three farm laws. The laws had the potential of transforming agriculture and farmers’ income. But now, agricultural growth will be a challenge. What are the challenges facing agriculture and its growth? India has reported the fastest agriculture growth of 4.4% in the 1980s when the green revolution was… Continue reading How to increase farm incomes & growth post repeal
Policymakers must break India’s cycle of poverty
News: Many reports suggest widespread unemployment and consequent poverty on the rise in India. As per CMIE data, 5.46 million Indians lost jobs in October. The youth unemployment rate was 22.26% in 2021 – compared to 15.66% in 2016–17. There are about 20 million Indians entering the job market annually. But in August 2021, around… Continue reading Policymakers must break India’s cycle of poverty
Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
News: To address the Supreme Court’s pendency burden, Attorney General KK Venugopal plea suggested setting up at least four regional courts of appeal (RCAs). He also recommended that RCA should focus solely on constitutional matters. How does the pendency of cases affect the functioning of SC? The pendency of cases in the Supreme Court has… Continue reading Helping Supreme Court: Regional courts of appeal can spare SC from many matters. But judicial infirmities will remain
The many challenges before trade unions
News: Trade unions have intensified their agitation against the Codes in the wake of the government’s decision to repeal the farm laws. The labour code requires repeal for many reasons. However, as opposed to the success of farmers’ protests, the trade unions’ agitations failed in achieving their demands. What are the problems with the labour… Continue reading The many challenges before trade unions
Data regulation in India: All you need to know
News: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Personal Data Protection (PDP) bill is finally ready to table its report during the winter session of the Parliament. The JPC has prescribed a phased approach to implementing provisions of the bill. The Act will be fully active in two years. What are the major recommendations of the… Continue reading Data regulation in India: All you need to know
Reducing poverty
News: NITI Aayog has come up with India’s first multi-dimensional poverty index (MPI). It is a useful report for policymakers and NGO’s to know about the well-being of Indians on a wider set of indicators other than income. More about the report: The report figured usual states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP as India’s poorest… Continue reading Reducing poverty
Indian Bio-Jet Fuel Technology Receives Formal Military Certification
What is the News? The Indian Bio-jet fuel has been formally approved for use on military aircraft of the Indian Air Force(IAF). This approval will enable Indian armed forces to use bio-jet fuel produced using indigenous technology across all its operational aircraft. What is Indian Biojet Fuel Technology? Developed by: The Indian Institute of Petroleum… Continue reading Indian Bio-Jet Fuel Technology Receives Formal Military Certification
NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Designing the Future of Dispute Resolution: The ODR Policy Plan for India’. The report is a culmination of the action plan made by a committee constituted by NITI Aayog on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in 2020. The committee was chaired by Supreme Court Justice… Continue reading NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
