Introduction There is friction between government and judiciary over the powers and limitations of law-making on the recently passed Tribunal Reforms Act. It contained provisions that had been struck down by the Supreme Court earlier. Read more: Supreme Court remarks on tribunal law is latest flashpoint between legislature, judiciary What did the government do? Cherry-picking… Continue reading Act and Friction: On appointment to tribunals
Major restructuring of railways on anvil
What is the news? A panel was set up under the Principal Economic Adviser gave recommendations for Rationalisation of Government Bodies and Proposal for the Ministry of Railways. Recently, Cabinet Secretary asked about the actions taken on the rationalisation plan. What are the recommendations of the panel? Closure: Panel calls for winding up the Central… Continue reading Major restructuring of railways on anvil
World Bank discontinues Doing Business rankings
What is the News? The World Bank Group has recently decided to discontinue publication of its ‘Doing Business’ rankings. About the Doing Business Report Doing Business report measures regulations across the 190 economies in 12 business regulatory areas to assess the business environment in each economy. Read more: World Bank’s Doing Business Report What led to… Continue reading World Bank discontinues Doing Business rankings
Thailand’s approach for sustainable development and building back better
Synopsis: Thailand’s SEP offers a practical path towards achieving sustainable development in the post-pandemic world. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused severe social and economic disruption and also changed the living standards of the people. It has also slowed down the global effort to drive forward sustainable development and achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals… Continue reading Thailand’s approach for sustainable development and building back better
Breaking the Glass Walls: On gender equality
Synopsis: We need to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Barriers that these biases enforce for women must be knocked down at every level. Introduction Gender equality is a moral, business and an intellectual imperative. It is non-negotiable and independent of profession or affiliation or gender. Gender equality benefits both men and women. What… Continue reading Breaking the Glass Walls: On gender equality
Private 5G networks: The next battle call
Synopsis: Should India enable the private 5G networks? A brief look at the issues involved. Introduction Private 5G networks, where the infrastructure is used exclusively by devices authorized by the end-use organization, such as those within factory premises, are becoming a growing business in the global telecom landscape. Last year, Germany issued 5G private licences to over 33 companies to run… Continue reading Private 5G networks: The next battle call
National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
Synopsis: Article focuses on two issues – How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan? And, whether the plan likely to increase the efficiency of the economy? Background – Read here: National Monetisation Pipeline – Explained, pointwise How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan?… Continue reading National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
A Job to do: On unemployment in India
Synopsis: Employment opportunities need to expand in areas where labour is deployed to deliver higher productivity for enterprise and higher returns to labour. Introduction India’s unemployment rate in August was 8.3 per cent and, it signifies very high unemployment rates. What are some concerns regarding unemployment in India? High unemployment rate: Periodic Labour Force Survey… Continue reading A Job to do: On unemployment in India
Bad bank will help clean up balance sheets, but credit culture must change for healthier financial system
Synopsis: Issues and challenges that may impact the performance of the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. Introduction The balance sheets of banks show stressed loans worth Rs 2 lakh crore. To address this problem the government had envisaged the formation of National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) referred to as the bad bank within a… Continue reading Bad bank will help clean up balance sheets, but credit culture must change for healthier financial system
AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A week before the meeting of Quad leaders in Washington DC, the US administration announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific, between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. (AUKUS). As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the US within 18 months. There is… Continue reading AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
