Source: ToI Relevance: Issue of retrospective taxation Synopsis: The repeal of the retrospective tax decision helps to minimize the risk of authorities taking harmful and unpredictable decisions. Background Read Here: Retrospective taxation and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill – Explained Introduction It is hard to grow an economy without individuals and firms taking risk, and for… Continue reading Tax certainty is critical if the economy is to attract enough capital
The foreign stimulus
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Foreign money pouring into the start-up universe may finally provide the stimulus to the economy that the government was unable to provide. This money would help the country to achieve a sustained growth rate of 7% for the coming years. Background: The Indian start-up scene is on fire. In the first six… Continue reading The foreign stimulus
Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Nuclear energy Development in India. Synopsis: A picture of the slow progress of greenfield projects under the Indo-US nuclear deal. Current scenario of some projects. Background Signed in 2005, the 123 agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of India is known as the Indo-US nuclear… Continue reading Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Protection from Police
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights the police actions on vulnerable people and steps to stop the custodial deaths Synopsis: The CJI has raised concerns over the threat of human rights issues in police custody. CJI’s remarks should expedite steps to stop custodial torture. Introduction: Recently, the CJI observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities… Continue reading Protection from Police
Misinformation through Feminist Lens
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understand misinformation against women Synopsis: The Internet has empowered society, but also created a new threat of disinformation against women. This needs a detailed analysis as a healthy democracy should empower and protect the entire society. About the misinformation on Gender: Sexism and online harassment prevent women from taking vocal stands and… Continue reading Misinformation through Feminist Lens
A caste census will serve no clear worthy purpose
Source: LiveMint Relevance: Understand the challenges with the caste census in India. Synopsis: There are proposals to revive the caste-based census in the National Census of 2021. But introducing them is not easy, and the caste census has certain challenges. Introduction With census fast approaching, some sections argue the need to include caste in the… Continue reading A caste census will serve no clear worthy purpose
Migration from factories to farms, a sign of distress
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: The government’s Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report shows a sharp increase in employment in agriculture. It has increased to 45.6% in 2019-20, compared to 42.5% of the total employment in 2018-19. This is a sign of distress as migration to agriculture has been due to compulsion and not in wake… Continue reading Migration from factories to farms, a sign of distress
Pegasus scandal points to the making of a surveillance state in India
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding increasing state surveillance in India, measures to safeguard privacy. Synopsis: There seems to be a concerted effort to create a surveillance state, monitor free flow of information and use technology to control instead of empowering citizens. Increasing rate of surveillance in India and measures that must be taken to counter… Continue reading Pegasus scandal points to the making of a surveillance state in India
Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Resolving issues with the discom-sector. Synopsis: The Central government is facing opposition to the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021 even before it is introduced in Parliament. Examining key concerns being raised. Context West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister requesting that the Bill not be brought before Parliament claiming… Continue reading Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report: Findings and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Sixth Assessment Report, titled “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”. The report states that human activities are causing climate change, and the planet is irrevocably headed towards warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades. The report predicts… Continue reading IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report: Findings and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
