Synopsis: New revelations underline how the Facebook company is sheltering hate speech in India. Introduction In September 2021, Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee had submitted eight complaints to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This is the regulatory body that exercises oversight over the capital markets and companies like Facebook Inc which are listed… Continue reading 5 Questions On Facebook
It’s time for a new QES
Synopsis: The Quarterly Employment Survey is based on an outdated frame and will result in incorrect estimates. Introduction Recently, the Labour Bureau, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, released the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) results for April-June 2021 for non-farm industries in the organised sector. However, the findings of QES met with muted scepticism… Continue reading It’s time for a new QES
Refugee adoption in India call for the adoption of a specific law
Synopsis: India has numerous acts dealing with foreigners, refugees etc. But it needs a comprehensive National law. Introduction In December 2019, the Indian government introduced the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, which sought to make “illegal migrants” from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan from a specific religion to get citizenship. This shows that India still lacks a… Continue reading Refugee adoption in India call for the adoption of a specific law
India’s post-pandemic fiscal future
Synopsis: The post-pandemic fiscal future would depend on the way government expenditure is directed. Introduction Tax collection in the current fiscal year is likely to exceed the Budget estimate by a significant margin. This would enable the government to increase growth-enhancing capital expenditure and also help reduce the fiscal deficit to some extent. What is… Continue reading India’s post-pandemic fiscal future
‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop
Synopsis: By stalling the process of extradition of Kim Davy, Denmark has shown contempt for Indian institutions. Introduction Kim Davy, a citizen of Denmark was prime accused in the Purulia bomb drop case, where arms were dropped in West Bengal from an unidentified airplane. Kim Davy has also publicly accepted to be part of the… Continue reading ‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop
India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Synopsis: Any programme aimed at deterring or reversing radicalization must focus on the ideological commitment that enables violence. Introduction Recently, multiple suspects have been arrested in the ISI terror module. During the investigation, it was found that online radicalization played an important role in the recruitment of members, preparation and execution of extremist activities by the… Continue reading India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
Synopsis: India’s renewable energy needs and other requirements can be fulfilled if India and Russia collaborated. Introduction India has been at the forefront of the transformation of global energy and striving to diversify its trade relations. Russia could be a long-term partner in India’s diversification plans. About recent India Russia collaboration on various fields Petrochemicals: A… Continue reading Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
Synopsis: The study of National Sample Survey (NSS) data on urban slums presents a grim picture of the settlers there, regarding the provisioning of basic amenities. Introduction In India, increasing urbanization is pushing disadvantaged populations living in informal settlements into a more poverty-stricken way of life. Multiple factors influence the quality of life in informal… Continue reading Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
SC Judgment on Pegasus spyware case – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Supreme Court (SC) has appointed an independent expert technical committee to examine allegations that the government used an Israeli spyware, Pegasus, to snoop on its own citizens. Committee will be overseen by a former apex court judge, Justice R.V. Raveendran. Noting that the snooping allegations are grave and truth… Continue reading SC Judgment on Pegasus spyware case – Explained, pointwise
Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
What is the News? Two samples from Karnataka were retrospectively found to be infected with AY.4.2 Covid Variant. What is AY.4.2 Variant? AY.4.2 is a descendant of the Delta variant of COVID-19. The Delta variant also known as B.1.617.2 was first identified in India in October 2020. The AY.4.2 variant carries two characteristic mutations in… Continue reading Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
