Source : The Hindu, Indian express, Mint, Times of India What is the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a debate on maritime security at UNSC. 5 Principle Framework from India– Indian PM laid down the framework: Removal of barriers to maritime trade: First framework called for removal of barriers to maritime trade, in this… Continue reading PM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC
A circular economy for plastic
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Dealing with plastic waste Synopsis: The Plastic pact model to address plastic pollution is now being brought to India by CII and WWF India. An analysis of the plastic waste issue and solutions offered by plastic pact model. Why plastic waste needs to be managed? A 2019 report by the Center… Continue reading A circular economy for plastic
World Indigenous Peoples Day: How net-zero climate goal alienates tribals
Source: DTE Relevance: To analyse the concept of ‘Net-Zero’ emission. Synopsis: With the rising popularity of the ‘Net-Zero’ emission concept, it is time to analyze all its facets. Introduction The impacts of climate change are now visible from melting glaciers to climatological disasters. The polluters can no more deny or dismiss this. But they have… Continue reading World Indigenous Peoples Day: How net-zero climate goal alienates tribals
The shaky foundation of Labor Law Reforms
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the challenges with the recent labour reforms Synopsis: Government sought to reform the labour by bringing long-pending labour reforms. Despite their positives, there are many challenges associated with the labour reforms. Introduction The government has brought out the next series of reforms that were deemed comprehensive and game-changing. The… Continue reading The shaky foundation of Labor Law Reforms
Tax certainty is critical if the economy is to attract enough capital
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
